The following is our studio’s COVID-19 policy and procedures, which is in place as mandated by the Timiskaming Health Unit.
*Updated March 21, 2022
As Ontario manoeuvres through the stages of reopening the province during the COVID-19 pandemic, our studio is taking all precautions and working with the governing agencies to have a safe place to dance. It’s important to know that the policies and procedures will change as needed based on how the government progresses through this pandemic. We will be continually assessing our approach and may need to make adjustments depending on the advice of the province’s medical officials via the Timiskaming Health Unit. The safety of our students, families and staff is our top priority and we will continue to work closely with our governing agencies to adjust when needed.
We ask that everyone entering the studio reviews and adheres to the policies and procedures.
COVID-19 Immunization Policy - Effective March 21, 2022, this is no longer required/relevant.
Mandatory Screening: Effective March 21, 2022, this is no longer required/relevant. If you are not feeling well, please do not enter the building and notify the studio you will be missing class.
Mask up: Effective March 21, 2022, wear a mask if you prefer but it is not required.
Hand sanitizer will be available and everyone who enters and leaves each room is encouraged to use it.
What to do if a dancer is sick, tests positive for COVID-19 or is a close contact of someone else who has tested positive for COVID-19:
If a dancer is exhibiting signs of COVID-19 but has not been tested:
The dancer should remain out of the studio and contact their health care provider and the Timiskaming Health Unit for required steps to be taken. They should not return to the studio until all steps outlined by their health care provider and Timiskaming Health Unit are completed and they are symptom free for 24 hours.
If a dancer is sick but does not have COVID-19:
They should follow up with their health care provider if required and the Timiskaming Health Unit if COVID-19 is suspected. They should not return to the studio until all steps outlined by their health care provider and Timiskaming Health Unit are completed and they are symptom free for 24 hours
If a person a dancer is residing with, such as a parent/family member, tests positive for COVID-19:
The dancer and those the dancer is residing with will need to stay out of the studio. They should contact their health care provider and Timiskaming Health Unit for instructions. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 should stay out of the studio until all steps outlined by their health care provider and public health authority are completed and they are symptom free for 24 hours.
If a dancer is a close contact of an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19:
Anyone identified as a close contact should stay out of the studio until all public health authority steps have been completed.
If a person a dancer is residing with, such as a parent/family member, is sick:
The dancer must stay at home until the household member they live with tests negative, or is cleared by the public health unit, or is diagnosed with another illness. Household members who are fully vaccinated or had a previous recent COVID-19 infection are not required to self-isolate and are permitted to attend the studio.
We are looking forward to a safe and fun dance season! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.