Created: June 22, 2020
Updated: April 30, 2022

MASK UPDATE 

• Masks are no longer required beginning March 1.
• If you are more comfortable wearing a mask we encourage and support your choice to do so.

ADULT STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all published protocols and policies prior to entering the facility. These protocols will be emailed to you upon reserving your space in class.
• All students will be asked to complete the COVID19 self-screening tool prior to entrance into the studio and commencement of any activity. Any student that is exhibiting any symptoms cannot enter the facility or participate. VIEW SCREENING TOOL
• Students who become symptomatic during an activity are required to be isolated from others and must return home immediately.
• Students must have their space reserved in class no later than 1 hour before the class start time. Space can be reserved online or over the phone. Walk up reservations will not be accepted at this time.
• Students are required to practice proper hand hygiene (wash or sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the facility and after touching any commonly touched surfaces) and practicing proper respiratory hygiene (sneeze or cough into elbow or tissue)
• Students are asked to arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of class and will be asked to leave within 10 minutes after class finishes.
• Students should arrive ready for class (dressed to dance with a change of indoor shoes, a full water bottle and a yoga mat if your class requires the use of one)
• Students will go directly to their assigned studio, one of our staff members will sign you in

CHILD/YOUTH STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Families are expected to familiarize themselves with all published protocols and policies prior to entering the facility
• Parents & guardians will be asked to check the temperature of their children daily before coming to class. If your child’s temperature is 38 or above please do not have them attend class and advise DJD immediately of this condition.
• Parents & guardians will be asked to complete the COVID19 self-screening tool behalf of their child prior to entrance into the studio and commencement of any activity. Any student that is exhibiting any symptoms cannot enter the facility or participate. VIEW SCREENING TOOL
• Students who become symptomatic during an activity are required to be isolated from others and their parent/guardian will be notified immediately to come and pick their child up.
• Students are required to practice proper hand hygiene (wash or sanitize hands upon entering and exiting the facility and after touching any commonly touched surfaces) and practicing proper respiratory hygiene (sneeze or cough into elbow or tissue).
• Parents are asked to arrive/drop off their child no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start of class and will be asked to leave/pick up their child within 10 minutes after class finishes.
• Students should arrive ready for class (dressed to dance with a change of indoor shoes, a full water bottle clearly marked with the child’s name)
• Students will go directly to their assigned floor. Classes have been distributed throughout the Dance Centre to maximize social distancing space.

COMMON AREA PROTOCOLS

• In conjunction with our professional cleaning service provider facility cleaning will be increased and enhanced. Common areas will be disinfected regularly.
• Restrooms and change rooms will be open for use but we recommend arriving ready for class.
• All communal use items will be removed from waiting areas (magazines, toys, ect)
• The water fountain will be open for use.
• Hand sanitizer and facial tissue will be widely available throughout the facility
• In conjunction with our HVAC provider and with our building operator the DJD Dance Centre will optimize our fresh air intake as well as our humidity levels throughout the facility.
• All staff & teachers will be subject to the COVID19 self-screening tool prior to the commencement of each shift/class

STUDIO PROTOCOLS

• In conjunction with our professional cleaning service provider facility cleaning will be increased and enhanced. Studios will be disinfected prior to each class
• Class capacity will be reduced to allow for distancing between each participant
• Classes that we have deemed as higher intensity (Barre & West African) will be programmed in studios 2 or 5 to maximize distancing