Repertory Dance Theatre had originally planned to premiere its streaming recorded version of the annual Emerge production on Jan. 8. But the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact arts organizations in ways even beyond forcing them to present their work to audiences in different formats. According to Nicholas Cendese—Artistic Associate and Development Director for RDT, who also choreographed one of the Emerge pieces—work on the production was delayed when dancers had to isolate due to possible COVID exposure. "No one got sick, and everyone came back negative," Cendese says. "Even with a careful approach, there were still issues and concerns. But one of the benefits of digital performance was that we aren't tied to dates. We're constantly moving puzzle pieces around."