STUDIO POLICIES

Fall 2021 Session

Policies are in accordance with the city and CDC guidelines and are subject to change.

The Koresh School of Dance is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff, teachers & dancers while in our space. In accordance with the state and local health departments, we have implemented the following guidelines to keep our studio sanitized while maintaining the recommended distance between each dancer.

HEALTH GUIDELINES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Below represents our efforts to secure approval for dancers and artistic staff to safely work during the Spring 2021 Session. These guidelines may be amended to reflect updates to the Federal, State and Local guidelines and policies.

  • Daily self-screening and waiver compliance is required before entry and will be kept on file.

  • Dancer must wear a mask when inside the building, unless fully vaccinated and can show proof of vaccination. This can be done by showing the vaccine card at the studio or emailing a photo of the vaccine card to school@koreshdance.org prior to attending class.

  • Parent/Guardian are not permitted to be in the lobby for the duration of the Children’s class to honor social distancing with the exception of…

    • Only ONE (1) Parent/Guardian from the Pre level classes are permitted to wait inside the building during the class.

  • There are sanitation stations throughout the building. Everyone is asked to sanitize your hands frequently, including but not confined to whenever entering or exiting studio space, after using a washroom, and before/after removing your mask.

  • Classes will be socially distanced 6-feet apart.

  • Dancer is asked to disinfect their dancing area after each rehearsal with the cleaning supplies provided.

  • Dancer(s) who have had contact with someone who has been exposed to a case or possible case are not required to isolate unless Dancer develops symptoms or is diagnosed with COVID-19.

  • Dancers enrolled in the session are required to disclose if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 within 24 hours of positive results. Please email school@koreshdance.org directly.

    • If confirmed with COVID or presenting with symptoms including cough, headache, fever, loss of sense of taste or smell Dancer will be asked to quarantine and return to class 14 days after no symptoms.

    • Parent and Dancer understands that any diagnosis will kept confidential and anonymous when informing other classmates.

    • If a classmate is COVID positive you will be notified via email, and classes Levels 1 through 4 will be offered virtually for the subsequent 2 weeks.

IN-STUDIO POLICIES

Revised Class Schedule

We have revised our in-studio children schedule to allow time for dancers to exit and enter the space in a safe manner. Entrance and Exit doors will be specifically labeled. Dancers are asked to disinfect their hands before and after class with the hand sanitizers placed by each studio or by washing your hands thoroughly in our restrooms. Classes have been modified to allow time between each class. During this transition, the barres and floor of the studio will be disinfected.

PRE LEVELS + LEVEL 1 // The staff will disinfect the barres and dancing area after class.

LEVEL 2+ // Dancers are asked to disinfect barres and dancing area after class.

When taking class

Classes are limited to practice social distancing and all dancers must wear a mask unless a proof of vaccination is recorded in our system. The barres and floor will be taped to ensure dancers are spaced 6 feet apart while dancing. At the discretion of each teacher, the class might allow for across-the-floor combinations. Traveling combinations will be done in groups of 3 max, and dancers are asked to keep a 6 feet distance when waiting for your turn.

Please read carefully before arriving for class…

  • Everyone MUST wear a mask when inside the building, unless proof of vaccination is recorded in our system. These areas include our lobby, waiting areas, and dance studios before/during/after class.

  • Teachers and staff will be required to adhere to a temperature check prior to conducting business/class to verify everyone’s temperature is below 100.4.

  • Dancers are encouraged to wear dance attire upon arrival and limit time spent in changing rooms/restrooms.

  • Dancers must sanitize hands prior to entering the studio for class and upon leaving class.

  • All dance classes will be slightly shortened to allow for proper cleaning and sanitation between classes.

Mask Recommendation

Many of our dancers have had positive experiences with dancing in either of the following masks:

1) Blue and white medical mask.

2) Cloth mask that ties behind the head.