Prior to Arrival

• Parents/guardians must screen the student for symptoms of COVID-19 before coming to the studio; students who feel ill will not be permitted to enter the building

• Students should be dressed for class; change room access will be limited

• Hair should be up and ready for class; staff will not assist with hairstyles

• Students should use the washroom before arriving at the studio whenever possible; washroom access will be limited

 

Arriving at the Studio

• Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to class

• We recommend that all dancers and parents/guardians wear masks when entering the building

• Students and staff with any symptoms of illness should refrain from coming to class. Please see the COVID-19 School Screening above for more information regarding when to isolate and for how long.

• Only registered students will be permitted to enter and attend classes. Register your child a minimum of 2 business days prior to their first class.

• The Assistant School Administrators will not be processing registrations. All registrations will be processed between the hours of 9AM-4PM, Monday-Friday, by email, phone, or scheduled appointment only.

• Parents/guardians of students older than 6 may enter to drop off their child and must leave once they are safely inside. 

• Parents/guardians of students 6 and under may stay briefly to assist the student if necessary; parents/guardians may not stay in the lobby during class time.

• Dancers will wash or sanitize their hands before entering the studio.

 

Personal Belongings

• Students should have a large enough bag with them for all belongings.

• Shoes may be left in the lobby.

• All other personal belongings will be brought into the studio, not left in the lobby or change rooms.

 

Masks

• We strongly recommend that students wear masks in common areas and during dance classes to further reduce possible aerosol transmission of COVID-19. 

• Class intensity will be monitored and adjusted accordingly to ensure dancer health and safety while wearing masks during physical activity.

• As cloth masks have been shown to be less effective, we strongly recommend students wear 3-ply medical-grade masks. 

 

After Class

• Students should sanitize their hands immediately after class

• Students who have no further classes should proceed immediately to the lobby, put on their shoes, and either wait for their parent/guardian to pick them up or – if the student has permission from their parent/guardian – may exit the building on their own

 

Between Classes

• If a student has a break between classes, they may remain in the lobby 

• Students may have a small snack between classes if necessary

• Students with ballet and modern in the same day should wear convertible tights if possible to avoid the necessity of changing between classes

• The change room may be used two at a time, for changing or hand washing purposes only (or two parent/child pairs, when assistance is needed to change)

• During breaks, it is strongly recommended that students wear masks, unless removing them to eat and drink

• Students are encouraged to avoid talking/socializing on breaks without masks

 

Pick-Up

• Please arrive promptly on time to pick up your child

• Parents/guardians may enter the lobby to collect their children; if the lobby is crowded you may be asked to wait outside briefly 

 

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