CAROUSEL'S COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN
As we return to the studios this fall, we will continue to follow our COVID policies and procedures that were developed for our 2020/2021 dance season. Our policies were designed based on provincial guidelines and in consultation with Waterloo Region Public Health and other dance professionals. We are a member of Dance Safe Ontario and have passed the Covid Safe Ambassador program. As we return to in person instruction, our top priority is keeping everyone safe and healthy. It is important that each family carefully reads through our policies and procedures. Agreement to following the policies is a requirement for attending classes at Carousel.
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VACCINATION POLICY (effective September 10, 2021)
All program participants ages 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy applies to adult caregivers participating in the “You & Me” dance program as well as adults who will remain in the building with children during pre-school programs. Proof of vaccination can be shown at the first class or may be e-mailed in advance of participation to [email protected]. Once seen and noted in our system, vaccination records will not be kept on file. The only exemptions will be medical exemptions (with a doctor's note) and for those under 12 years of age. |
HEALTH SCREENING
All students and teachers will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening prior to entering the studio. The screening is posted at all doors and is also available on our website. Teachers will also check temperatures of each student as they arrive. Parents must not leave until their child's temperature has been taken and they have been admitted to the studio. Anyone displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 or any student who is unwell will not be permitted to attend classes. Classes will be available on Zoom for students who have symptoms but who are still well enough to dance. In order for your child to take their class on Zoom, you must call or e-mail the office a minimum of two hours prior to the start of class so that we can make sure the Zoom meeting is initiated for the class. Meeting codes to access the Zoom meetings will be sent to families by e-mail.
All students and teachers will be required to complete a COVID-19 screening prior to entering the studio. The screening is posted at all doors and is also available on our website. Teachers will also check temperatures of each student as they arrive. Parents must not leave until their child's temperature has been taken and they have been admitted to the studio. Anyone displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 or any student who is unwell will not be permitted to attend classes. Classes will be available on Zoom for students who have symptoms but who are still well enough to dance. In order for your child to take their class on Zoom, you must call or e-mail the office a minimum of two hours prior to the start of class so that we can make sure the Zoom meeting is initiated for the class. Meeting codes to access the Zoom meetings will be sent to families by e-mail.
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HAND SANITIZER
Dancers will be required to use hand sanitizer upon entering the studio. The studio will supply hand sanitizer or dancers who prefer may bring their own hand sanitizer from home. |
SEPARATE ENTRANCES
We will be using a separate entrance for each studio. Before you arrive for your first class, please login to your REGISTRATION ACCOUNT to check the location for your child's class. With the exception of parents of toddler & pre-school aged children, all parents will be required to remain outside of the studio while their children are dancing. One parent/caregiver per child may attend the parent and tot class. One parent/caregiver per child may enter the building during pre-school dance classes.
We will be using a separate entrance for each studio. Before you arrive for your first class, please login to your REGISTRATION ACCOUNT to check the location for your child's class. With the exception of parents of toddler & pre-school aged children, all parents will be required to remain outside of the studio while their children are dancing. One parent/caregiver per child may attend the parent and tot class. One parent/caregiver per child may enter the building during pre-school dance classes.
REDUCED CLASS SIZES
We are fortunate to have very large studios at Carousel. Our large studios paired with our limited class sizes will allow us to keep a minimum of 2 meters of distance between the dancers.
We are fortunate to have very large studios at Carousel. Our large studios paired with our limited class sizes will allow us to keep a minimum of 2 meters of distance between the dancers.
FACIAL COVERINGS
All students and teachers will be required to wear face masks while in the studio and while dancing. Face masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin.
All students and teachers will be required to wear face masks while in the studio and while dancing. Face masks must fit properly and cover the nose, mouth and chin.
CHANGEROOMS
The change room is open again this season for those students who need to use it. The changeroom capacity will be limited. We advise that younger students wear their dance clothing to the studio, either on its own or underneath street clothing.
The change room is open again this season for those students who need to use it. The changeroom capacity will be limited. We advise that younger students wear their dance clothing to the studio, either on its own or underneath street clothing.
WASHROOM FACILITIES
Washrooms have been delegated for each specific studio. Students are to use the washroom assigned to their studio colour. While our washroom facilities are available for use, we encourage dancers to use the washroom before arrival. Washrooms will be sanitized frequently.
Washrooms have been delegated for each specific studio. Students are to use the washroom assigned to their studio colour. While our washroom facilities are available for use, we encourage dancers to use the washroom before arrival. Washrooms will be sanitized frequently.
WATER FOUNTAINS
The water fountains are closed. Dancers should bring a water bottle clearly labelled with their name. Dancers will be permitted “breaks” to briefly take off their facial covering and to have a drink. Assigned spaces will be available for drink breaks where the dancer will be able to able to maintain at least a 2 meter distance from other dancers. Extra water bottles will be on hand at all times in case dancers forget their water bottles. There is a $2 charge for water bottles.
The water fountains are closed. Dancers should bring a water bottle clearly labelled with their name. Dancers will be permitted “breaks” to briefly take off their facial covering and to have a drink. Assigned spaces will be available for drink breaks where the dancer will be able to able to maintain at least a 2 meter distance from other dancers. Extra water bottles will be on hand at all times in case dancers forget their water bottles. There is a $2 charge for water bottles.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Please have dancers bring a backpack or duffel bag for their personal belongings including any water bottles, street clothing and dance shoes. Dancers will be asked to remove their outdoor footwear on the mat at the entrance and will be provided with a delegated spot to place their footwear and their belongings during the class.
Please have dancers bring a backpack or duffel bag for their personal belongings including any water bottles, street clothing and dance shoes. Dancers will be asked to remove their outdoor footwear on the mat at the entrance and will be provided with a delegated spot to place their footwear and their belongings during the class.
CLASS PROTOCOLS FOR ENSURING PHYSICAL DISTANCING
Teachers will provide guidance to students about where to stand while dancing at the barre, in the centre and while waiting at the side. Markings on the floor will assist students in following these guidelines. It is expected that students listen carefully to the instructions provided by the instructor and maintain a physical distance of at least two meters from the other dancers at all times.
Teachers will provide guidance to students about where to stand while dancing at the barre, in the centre and while waiting at the side. Markings on the floor will assist students in following these guidelines. It is expected that students listen carefully to the instructions provided by the instructor and maintain a physical distance of at least two meters from the other dancers at all times.
FREQUENT SANITIZING
All high touch surfaces such as ballet barres will be sanitized between each group of students. Shared dance props will not be used and floors and high touch surfaces such as door knobs and light switches, and bathrooms will be cleaned regularly.
All high touch surfaces such as ballet barres will be sanitized between each group of students. Shared dance props will not be used and floors and high touch surfaces such as door knobs and light switches, and bathrooms will be cleaned regularly.
PARKING
Parents may park in any spot at the front or side of our building. To keep the area safe for our students, no vehicles are permitted at the back of the building. Please also keep the area directly in front of our garbage bin clear.
Parents may park in any spot at the front or side of our building. To keep the area safe for our students, no vehicles are permitted at the back of the building. Please also keep the area directly in front of our garbage bin clear.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
To allow for time to sanitize between classes, and for one group to exit and the other to enter, all class will be dismissed 5 minutes early with the exception of groups with back to back classes or the last class of the evening. Please be sure to drop off and pick up on time to help us to keep our schedules running smoothly.
To allow for time to sanitize between classes, and for one group to exit and the other to enter, all class will be dismissed 5 minutes early with the exception of groups with back to back classes or the last class of the evening. Please be sure to drop off and pick up on time to help us to keep our schedules running smoothly.
STUDIO WAIVER
Parents will be asked to sign an on-line waiver prior to their child participating in the program. While we are taking every possible measure available to stop the spread of COVID-19, parents must recognize that attending classes at the Carousel Dance Centre may pose some element of risk and that Carousel will not be held liable for any illness or injury that arises as a result of participation in our programs. Parents also agree that if due to COVID-19 we are no longer able to offer in-person classes, we will quickly and seamlessly transition to an on-line format that follows the same schedule as our in person classes. Virtual classes will replace the in-person classes and no refunds or credits will be provided for the remainder of term. You will always have the option to cancel enrollment at the end of each term.
Parents will be asked to sign an on-line waiver prior to their child participating in the program. While we are taking every possible measure available to stop the spread of COVID-19, parents must recognize that attending classes at the Carousel Dance Centre may pose some element of risk and that Carousel will not be held liable for any illness or injury that arises as a result of participation in our programs. Parents also agree that if due to COVID-19 we are no longer able to offer in-person classes, we will quickly and seamlessly transition to an on-line format that follows the same schedule as our in person classes. Virtual classes will replace the in-person classes and no refunds or credits will be provided for the remainder of term. You will always have the option to cancel enrollment at the end of each term.