HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
The health and safety of our staff and students is, as always, especially important to us. We have listed out below all of the recommendations we will be following to ensure impeccable cleanliness, social distancing and the protection of those that are most vulnerable in our community. Of course, if anyone does not feel comfortable coming into the studio, they are certainly not required to do so.
​What is the safety protocol?
Teachers/Staff
All teachers and staff will wash their hands upon entering the studio. If they feel ill, they will be asked to stay home. Following each class day, teachers will sanitize the room (including floors,door handles, the barre, etc.), and wash their hands. Practice sessions will be scheduled in such a way so that they do not overlap to allow for safe entering/exiting and sanitation.
​Dancers
Dancers will not come to class if they have a temperature, are displaying symptoms of sickness (actually, this was our policy pre-COVID, too). Dancers should also refrain from class if they know they have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last 10 days. Dancers should be supervised by a parent or guardian until they enter the studio. Upon entering, dancers will sanitize their hands and head directly to their spot in class. (Please be dressed in appropriate dance clothes prior to arriving at the studio.) Dancers should bring their own water bottle with their name on it. Any water bottles left at the studio will be thrown away at the end of the day for sanitary reasons.
Dancer Checklist:
*Use the bathroom at home before heading to the studio when possible
*Wait outside in car or on tape until lobby is opened/previous class leaves
*Wear dance clothes
*Bring a water bottle
*Wash hands or apply hand sanitizer (provided) upon entering the building.
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Parents, Siblings, Etc.
Our lobby will remain closed for now to mitigate the amount of germs introduced into our facility. Parents of our youngest dancers will be encouraged to stay in our outdoor lobby. We are currently unable to assist with bathrooms and dressing. We also encourage bathroom use prior.
​Parent/sibling Checklist:
*Remain outside the building if possible.
*Continue to call or email with any questions/concerns
*Pick up your dancer at the class end time.
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Additional measures:
The studio is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized every day. In between each class, touch points will be sanitized and a Medify Medical Grade H13-HEPA air filter will be ran constantly. Restrooms will be sanitized after each use. The door handles, faucets, light switch and toilet will be cleaned by an employee every time the restroom is used.
Please talk to your students about keeping their hands to themselves at the studio. Remind them that they won’t be holding hands with or hugging their friends or their teachers. This can be a hard concept for children and it will help if you prepare them ahead of time.
​What about masks?
Our studio will not be requiring masks during dance class. This policy can possibly change by State Orders or Management at anytime.
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In the Event of another "Shutdown"
It is the goal of the faculty and staff at The Dance Factory of Richlands to conduct in-person dance classes. We are optimistic that with proper safety precautions listed above we will be able to continue operating our business. If a registered student does not feel comfortable attending class (based on current social situations, possible exposure, etc), we will make every effort to ZOOM their class so they can participate from home. In the event of a complete shutdown, the studio will evaluate if it is in the best interest of the students to temporarily move solely to an on-line format (Zoom, for example) or to suspend classes for a time. If classes are temporarily suspended, tuition will not be collected. Make up classes will be offered if the studio must close, though no refunds will be given.
​But what if my dancer isn’t ready/comfortable?
If for any reason you are not comfortable or confident in these safety measures, please keep your child home. The following families should keep their dancer home for class:
*Anyone uncomfortable with sending their child to the studio for any reason at this time
*Anyone with a dancer or family member that feels ill
*Anyone living with an immunocompromised family member
*Anyone living or interacting with elderly people on a regular basis
​Private lessons are available to students who would prefer to not enter a group lesson format at this time. Or please contact the studio for online, or zoom classes.
I release The Dance Factory of Richlands, it’s instructors, independent contractors, and all other associates from liability for harm, theft, or injury that may be suffered by me and/or members of my family traveling to or from or during participation in activities and programs sponsored by The Dance Factory of Richlands. I hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily assuming full responsibility for all risks of physical injury arising out of active participation in a dance class or other dance related activities. I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses and voluntary assume the risk that I and/or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending and participating and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I release The The Dance Factory of Richlands, its instructors, independent contractors and all associates from liability for harm, injury or death pertaining to COVID-19 and other contagious diseases and viruses. I understand that there are NO refunds for registration fees, costume, recital fees or classes. I understand that if my dancers class gets cancelled due to weather, sickness, or any issues arising from COVID-19 there is no refund for these missed classes. I understand and agree to The Dance Factory of Richlands policies and procedures.
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