COVID-19 MITIGATION PLAN

The health and safety of our community and supporters remain our number one priority. We are committed to ensuring all safety measures are abided based on the direction of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Health. 

We understand these measures may be a difficult situation but we must continue to follow all legislated efforts designed to keep our members and staff safe, and for our facility to remain open.

Should you have any questions regarding our internal process please do not hesitate to reach out. For any questions or concerns regarding these mandates, please contact your local Region Health Department and/or the Ministry of Health. 

COVID-19 RESPONSE TIMELINE: 

JANUARY 2022 - RE-OPENING STAGE 2

On January 5, 2022, Keystone Dance Co entered Stage 2 of the Ontario Provincial Re-Opening plan. Unfortunately, indoor training and classes to the public remained temporarily suspended. 

On January 20, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Government announced businesses/premises used for sports and recreational fitness activities, that require proof of vaccination, are permitted to open at 50% capacity. 

The Keystone Dance Co team is working hard to ensure we follow the proper regulations and protocols for our reopening. Please stay tuned for reopening details.

JANUARY 2022 - PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION: QR CODE

As of January 4, 2022, the Province is requiring the use of the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and the Verify Ontario app in settings where proof of vaccination is required. The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy. Patrons can download their enhanced certificate with QR code by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine.

Patrons must provide a form of identification so that Keystone Dance Co can confirm the proof of vaccination belongs to the person presenting it. Identification must be issued by an institution or public body and show your name and date of birth. A photo identification is not required.

Examples of identification documents that may be used as proof of identification include:

• Birth certificate
• Citizenship card
• Driver’s licence
• Government (Ontario or other) issued identification card
• Indian Status Card /Indigenous Membership Card
• Passport
• Permanent Resident card

Photocopies and electronic versions of ID (stored in phone) may be used by youth, aged 12-17.

Ontario will also strengthen the verification process for medical exemptions and clinical trial exemptions by requiring a certificate with a QR code. Organizations and businesses that are under the provincial proof-of-vaccination system will be advised to no longer accept physician notes as of January 10, 2022.

DECEMBER 2021 - PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION

As of December 20, 2021, the Province is requiring proof of vaccination for youth aged 12 to 17 years participating in organized sports at recreational facilities. Patrons considered under this category will be required to present their proof of vaccination at the point of entry for each visit at Keystone Dance Co.

SEPTEMBER 2021 - PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION

On September 22, 2021, the Ontario Provincial Government mandated all businesses/premises with indoor areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities were required to ask patrons for proof of full vaccinations against COVID-19 before entering the premises, subject to exemptions (O.Reg. 364/20). Patrons intending to enter the area of business must have a valid digital or printed copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record along with a proof of identity to present to the business.

As a result of this mandate, Keystone Dance Co was expected to comply with the provincial regulations. 

Who is required to present proof of vaccination and identification?

The following Keystone Dance Co Patrons (i.e. faculty and staff, members, visitors, rentals, volunteers, vendors and spectators) will be required proof of full vaccination and identification at each visit at point of entry:

• Anyone 18 years of age and older
• Patrons over the age of 11 who is visiting/spectating and not participating in a class

Who does NOT need to present proof of full vaccination and identification?

Although the mandate outlines Patrons must present proof of vaccination and identification, there are exemptions in place. The proof of vaccination process DOES NOT apply to:

• Patrons under the age of 18 who will be actively participating in a class 
• Patrons with a valid medical exemption and proof of their medical exemption

What documents do Patrons need to present?

From September 22 to October 22, 2021, at the point of entry for each visit, Patrons will be required to present:

• A paper copy or digital receipt of their full vaccination status. Please note you must have received your final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing proof and entering the premises
• Validation of identification that includes your full name and date of birth. Examples include birth certificate, citizenship card, driver's license, Government issued identification card, Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card, Passport, Permanent Resident card.

It's important to note that the information on your validation of identification must match your proof of vaccination record.  Except for limited circumstances set out in O.Reg. 364/20, Patrons are prohibited from entering the premises of Keystone Dance Co without providing such information.

Medical Exemption Documents

For Patrons that are required to complete the proof of vaccination process but have a health exemption from being vaccinated against COVID-19, they must present:

• proof of a valid medical note
• proof of identification (as listed above)

The doctor's note must have:

1. Name and contact information of the doctor, registered nurse or nurse practitioner
2. Logo or letterhead of the doctor, registered nurse or nurse practitioner's office
3. Statement of the medical reason that the Patron is exempted from being vaccinated against COVID-19
4. Time-period of the medical exemption must be within the time of attending/visiting Keystone Dance Co

Please note, this information must be provided at the point of entry for each visit.

JULY 2021 - RE-OPENING STAGE 3

On July 16, 2021, Keystone Dance Co entered Stage 3 of the Ontario Provincial Re-Opening plan. Although regulations permitted indoor training and classes, our services remain temporarily suspended. The Keystone Dance Co team is working hard to ensure we follow the proper regulations and protocols for our reopening. Please stay tuned for reopening details.

JUNE 2021 - RE-OPENING STAGE 1 & 2

On June 11, 2021, Keystone Dance Co entered Stage 1 of the Ontario Provincial Re-Opening plan. Unfortunately, indoor training and classes to the public remained temporarily suspended. 

On June 30, 2021, Keystone Dance Co entered Stage 2 of the Ontario Provincial Re-Opening plan. Unfortunately, indoor training and classes to the public remained temporarily suspended.

DECEMBER 2020 - PROVINCIAL LOCKDOWN

On December 26, 2020 effective 12:01 AM, Keystone Dance Co was forced to temporarily close due to the Provincial-wide Shutdown directed by the Ontario Provincial Government. 

SEPTEMBER 2020 - RE-OPENING

In accordance with Phase 3 of the Ontario Provincial & Durham Region Health Department Re-opening plan, Keystone Dance Co. commenced our regularly scheduled dance programs as of September 2020. However, our weekly drop-in classes continued to remain temporarily cancelled. 

MARCH 2020 - PROVINCIAL LOCKDOWN

On March 15th 2020, Keystone Dance Co was temporarily closed due to the provincial government health concerns and required regulations surrounding COVID-19.

COVID-19 POLICIES & PROCESS

In accordance of provincial and regional regulations, we have implemented the following policies for our community's health and safety:

1. All Patrons (i.e. Members, Faculty & Staff, Rentals, Visitors, etc.) must complete an online pre-screening questionnaire 24 hours prior to their studio visit.
2. A secondary pre-screening will be completed upon entry to determine if the Patron has developed any symptoms of COVID-19. This includes a secondary questionnaire and thermometer reading.
3. At the point of each entry, Patrons must present their proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and identification, with the exception of exempted Patrons. Patrons are prohibited from entering the premises of Keystone Dance Co without providing the requested information.
4. Only Members attending the scheduled dance class are permitted in the studio. Unfortunately, visitors waiting in the lobby are not permitted at this time.  
5. Hand sanitization stations will be provided and increased levels of sanitization will be in effect. Mandatory hand sanitization is required prior to entering the studio and upon exit.
6. Masks are mandatory and must be worn within the studio while at all times. Masks can only be removed while Patrons are dancing and maintaining physical distance restrictions.
7. All members must remain two (2) metres apart within the lobby and three (3) metres apart within the studio at all time. Class sizes have been further reduced by 20% (maximum of 15 members, instructors inclusive). Designated safe dance areas have been labeled ensuring the two metre physical distancing at all times.
8. At least one staff member will always be present during business hours and will be disinfecting studio/lobby surfaces throughout the day.
9. Once a class has ended, members will leave through our designated exit door. In between each class, there will be a 15-minute break for crossover and disinfecting the facility.
10. Signs have been placed at all entrances outlining Keystone Dance Co COVID-19 processes and protocols. Signs have been placed throughout the facility to enforce physical distancing. 
11. We are currently not accepting physical cash as payment at this time. We continue to accept debit, credit, or e-transfers as payment.
12. A copy of our COVID-19 Mitigation and Prevention Policy is available to our members.

For any questions regarding our policies and protocols, please contact us directly at keystonedanceco@gmail.com 

Last Update: January 20, 2022