CAROUSEL'S COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN
We have implemented several new procedures and policies to help keep our staff and students safe as we return to dance classes at the studio. We are following provincials guidelines and have consulted with Waterloo Region Public Health. We have also contacted health and dance professionals for advice on our COVID-19 Safety Plan. It is important that each family carefully reads through these policies and procedures. Agreement to following the policies is a requirement of attending classes at Carousel. For more details on any of the policies as well as answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the images in each section.
HEALTH SCREENING
All students and teachers will be required to complete a passive 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. ALL CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ZOOM so that any students who is mildly unwell will be able to complete their classes from home. Zoom class links will be e-mailed to students.
All students and teachers will be required to complete a passive 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. ALL CLASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ZOOM so that any students who is mildly unwell will be able to complete their classes from home. Zoom class links will be e-mailed to students.
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.
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. AT this time, all parents will be required to remain outside of the studio while their children are dancing.
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. AT this time, all parents will be required to remain outside of the studio while their children are dancing.
REDUCED CLASS SIZES
We are fortunate to have very large studios at Carousel. Our large studios paired with our very 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 very 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 CLOSED
The change room is closed. Students should wear their dance clothing to the studio, either on its own or underneath street clothing.
The change room is closed. Students should 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.
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.
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 clean between classes, and for one group to exit and the other to enter, all class will be dismissed 10 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 clean between classes, and for one group to exit and the other to enter, all class will be dismissed 10 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.