As per the City by-law implemented on August 1st, we request that all dancers, parents and staff wear a mask upon entering the space.  Once students have gone into the dance studio (out of studio common areas like lobby, lounge, kitchen etc) they will remove their masks and keep them in a clean bag for the duration of the dance class.  We request the students sanitize their hands before putting the mask back on upon leaving the dance area.  Families/dancers who are exempt from wearing masks for any reason are welcome into our space, and we ask that you help us keep everyone safe by maintaining social distancing while in the space without a mask.  We will revisit our mask policy upon a repeal or amendment to the bylaw by Council on September 14th, 2020.

We are using a product called VitalOxide, a hospital grade cleaning solution that is applied using a fogger to cover large spaces to disinfect our studios and common areas daily.  The product is non-toxic and will not induce respiratory or skin irritation.  You can find information on the product and it’s approval from the Government of Canada here;
–VITAL OXIDE – Kill List (link to PDF)
–VITAL OXIDE – Health Canada Approval Letter (link to PDF)
–VITAL OXIDE – Safety Data Sheet (link to PDF)
On top of using this disinfectant on floors, barres, door handles, bathrooms  and all high touch areas, we are using DIN disinfecting wipes between groups of students as well.

While it may not always be possible to maintain proper distancing between dancers in class, we endeavour to keep them safe by using floor marking systems, reminding the students to distance regularly and by modifying our classroom activities (no holding hands, partner work etc) to support distancing.  Students in the same class will be considered a cohort group and contact tracing is possible given the nature of our programs.

We plan on implementing one-way traffic through our space when we begin classes in the fall.  Students will arrive using the main entrance and go into their respective classrooms while bringing their shoes and bags/jackets into the space with them.  At the end of class, students will exit using our back doors/hallways with the help of our student volunteers and class assistants.  Parents can then meet their dancers in the parking lot or in the main building elevator lobby during colder months.  We ask that parents ‘drop and go’ and not remain in the studio common areas to wait while their dancer is in class to limit congestion and foot traffic through our studios.  Parents of preschoolers or any dancers that may need extra support for the first few weeks are welcome to come in and help ease their dancer.  When possible, they will be asked to wait in the car once the dancer is settled.  We are committed to having plenty of staff and assistants to help with the transition for everyone and thank parents for their understanding!