Queenslanders are being called on to warm up and shine their shoes with dancing in venues back on from noon Monday 14 December 2020.
Health and Ambulance Services Minister Yvette D’Ath said COVID-19 restrictions are being wound back further across Queensland to allow dancing in venues.
“Queenslanders have come together this year to get us to the fortunate position we are in – and what better way to celebrate than bringing back dancing,” Minister D’Ath said.
“I thank Queenslanders for their hard work and acknowledge the industry for their understanding across what has been a trying year for us all.
“It is because of everyone’s hard work and cooperation with public health directions that we will now be able to can-can at Christmas parties and rock around the clock as it strikes 12 on New Year’s Eve.
“Our COVID-19 success makes me feel like dancing and I encourage Queenslanders wanting to get their boogie on to do so in a COVID-safe way.”
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said indoor and outdoor dancing will be allowed, with one dancer per two square metres across dancing areas in venues.
“Yesterday I met with industry stakeholders about bringing back dancing and, following their request to have some time in order to prepare their facilities, dancing will be permitted in venues from noon 14 December 2020,” Dr Young said.
While dancing is the focus for the next round of easing restrictions, Dr Young will also be meeting with other industries over the next week, including the wedding and funeral industry bodies, to discuss further easing of restrictions.
“I am very comfortable with being able to bring back dancing at this time, given we have had no community transmission in Queensland for 86 days.
“As long as we keep tracking well, we’ll continue to ease restrictions in a sensible way.
“It is great news that we can wiggle our hips on the dance floor again, but please remember to provide your contact details, wash your hands, keep up physical distancing and stay at home if you are sick.”
