It’s more important than ever that our young people have an opportunity to challenge their minds for optimal mental health while exercising their bodies on a regular basis. As we traverse the ongoing challenges surrounding the covid-19 pandemic, we are committed to the health & safety of all who enter our “dance at Brijets” studio. We appreciate everyone’s patience & understanding as we continue to make any necessary changes regarding AHS protocols. Thank you dance families for working with us to ensure a safe return to the studio. 🌸
*** Studio protocol subject to change as per AHS guidelines
Health & Safety Procedures
AT HOME:
A parent/guardian must sign a one time Health & Safety Agreement Policy that will cover the remainder of the 2020/2021 dance season or until further changes & direction by AHS. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, this agreement will be updated as required. Active d@B dance families can find their Health & Safety Agreement on their parent portal.
Dress in appropriate dance clothing & do neatly controlled / off the face hair
Label & Fill your water bottle (no refills from studio bathroom sinks)
Use the washroom at home to minimize washroom use at the studio
Pack a small labelled dance Bag with only necessary items (dance shoes, water, elastics etc)
Label & bring your sanitized TOTE BAG * bags will be handed out during Timetable & Tuition sessions.
no cubbies this season so tote bags will also be used for outside jackets/shoes ~ outdoor belongings brought to the studio must be kept to a minimum
ARRIVAL Procedure (at main FRONT ENTRANCE): 😷
DROP OFF only *except Rhythm Rascals / Kinder (see notes below)
Arrive 10 minutes before class time with proper dance attire under street clothes and ready to dance
Stay in vehicle or social distance in line until supervisor gives o.k. to come in
Remove outdoor shoes or boots (labelled with name)
if dry put into your personal tote bag
MASKS must be worn in all common areas > entry + lobby + hallways + bathrooms + office
ENTERING FACILITY
Use Hand Sanitizer provided (or bring your own if you have allergies)
Teachers or office administrator may conduct active symptom screenings such as touchless thermometer temperature checks.
Observe floor signage + hygiene cautions + AHS info
Lobby limited for Rhythm Rascal parents on social distanced chairs
Dancers will be escorted to classrooms
CLASSROOM Procedure:
Set personal tote bag in front or end of classroom ~ according to teacher preference
Put on dance shoes
Masks while dancing are optional
Go to a Tape Marked SQUARE (6’ x 6’) & wait for class to begin
At the end of class put dance shoes into basket & sanitize hands
Prepare for next class by changing shoes OR possibly changing classrooms
Dancers will EXIT through the FRONT DOOR ~ the front 2 parking spots will be blocked off as a PICK UP ZONE —> there will be NO PARKING in the front 2 spots. Younger dancers will be kept in the supervised lobby (with their masks on) until they see a parent standing in the pick up zone *** please be on time as we won’t have space for dancers to linger
RHYTHM RASCALS:
One Parent / Guardian may stay in the lobby on distanced chairs *sorry no siblings
If you choose to stay in your vehicle be sure we have your cell number & your phone is charged
We will get you from the lobby or phone you if your dancer needs to use the washroom
Marked Squares will be used to maintain distance & no contact with others
We will also continue to use our colored rubber discs as placement markers within the square
Lesson plans have been modified to avoid contact between dancers and / or teacher
HYGIENE - SANITIZING - DISINFECTING:
Touchless Hand Sanitizing Stations at entrance + inside classrooms + outside bathrooms
Staff Health & Safety Agreements are required. Staff supplies provided for use at beginning of each time block
Disinfecting products + wipes + masks + gloves
If basic first aid is required for a student, we will first phone the parent;
or the teacher may assess wearing mask & gloves
Teachers will sanitize stereo surfaces + cords + cd/ cassette cases after use
Barres will be sanitized by staff after each cohort
Door knobs inside & outside each room will be sanitized after each cohort
Floors will be washed & sanitized prior to next day classes
Acro mats will be sanitized after each cohort
Personal acro blocks cannot be left at the studio
Small props such as chairs, umbrellas, etc. cannot be left at the studio
Only one person allowed in bathrooms at a time
New faucets have been installed for turning on or off with wrists
Paper towel in washrooms to dry hands (not hand dryer machine)
After drying, use paper towel to open door & throw into trash bin outside the bathroom
Use hand sanitizer as well (outside the bathroom)
CLASS ROOMS:
Class sizes have been limited to accommodate social distancing
Personal space Dancer Squares 6’ x 6’ are tape marked in both classrooms
Timetable planning has taken into account avoidance of interactions in common area
Lesson Plans have given consideration to non-contact & social distancing
ALBERTA COVID-19 GUIDANCE REPORT:
We have, and will continue to study this report & the advice of provincial health & science experts. The following steps have been taken to minimize the risk of transmission of infection:
facility ventilation systems (HVAC) have been checked
no use of overhead fans; nor hand dryer in bathroom
recommended air filters MER14 or HEPA
removed or blocked use of communal items (e.g. cubbies)
lined waste bins emptied daily
removed acro mats in disrepair
frequent sanitizing of studio throughout each evening
monitoring of social distancing in all areas
~~~ Studio protocol subject to change as per AHS guidelines ~~~