Not long ago – but before the temperature dropped – I was driving by Jamaica Pond, and I saw outdoor dancers doing tango (I think), in pairs, under the moon. I was thrilled because it was nice to see people doing a beautiful, normal, celebratory thing. They were all masked, so it looked pretty safe.

That’s my first thought: people will dance again, but some of them might want to do it outside.

I’ve done a lot of googling and I see some in-person and Zoom dance activities. Most of them are classes, as opposed to dance nights. That might be where the dancers have gathered – near an instructor. Maybe it’s worth trying a class, even if it’s online (especially if you can see other students on your screen).

I do think you should use the apps and dating sites to tell people you love to dance. You might find like-minded singles who would dance with you in a house. You might find someone who wants to learn from you.

Also, sometimes all a community needs is an organizer. What if you called that local organization with the great floor and offered to help design an intergenerational night of dance? What if you contacted a local senior center to do the same? Your interest can draw others. You could design your own night.

By the way, I’m so sorry for your loss. As you consider all of this and process the year, please continue to dance alone, in your place, on Zooms, maybe even traveling to a place like the Dance Complex in Cambridge to make a day of it. You say you always enjoyed the dances, even if you didn’t meet anyone special. That means it’s for you. Keep it moving.

– Meredith

Readers? Ideas for finding/creating opportunities to dance? How to you meet someone if you’re most confident on the dance floor – and there are no dance floors?