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At a time when social distancing has become the watchword for fighting the coronavirus pandemic, people have been coming up with quirky ideas to keep their spirits high as nations across the world go under lockdown. Now, video of a family dancing their hearts out is giving people #QuarantineGoals online.
The video shows a couple dancing with their kid while staying at home and maintaining social distancing. The video by noted dancer Sara Karrit from Lebanon, who is known on Instagram by the name of ‘Afro By Sara’, has taken the social media by storm for sending positive vibes during quarantine.
While most parents have been juggling work and family duties, Karrit family’s dance have given people a way to remain active from the comforts of home.
Not the first time the family went viral flaunting their dancing skills. Earlier in March, the family went viral for grooving to a peppy track by DJ Neptune, the video has garnered over 7 million views on Twitter alone after it was shared by popular Nigerian artist Don Eazi.
Taking inspiration from the video, many said they would try and recreate her moves to keep themselves entertained during such trying times. In case, your like their dancing style, check out some of their other videos breaking the internet.
Amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, many companies around the world have closed down their offices and advised employees to work from home. To keep themselves entertained #QuarantineDance has become a popular challenge not only to fight boredom but also stay fit at a time when most outdoor activities and fitness regimes have been put on hold. From doctors and nurses, to war veterans, social media is abuzz with dance videos giving people hope.
