On March 15th 2020, Keystone Dance Co. was temporarily closed due to health concerns and required regulations surrounding COVID-19.
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.
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.
In accordance of provincial and regional regulations, we have implemented the following policies for our community's health and safety:
- All Members, Faculty & Staff, and Visitors must complete an online pre-screening questionnaire 24 hours prior to their studio visit.
- A secondary pre-screening will be completed upon entry to determine if the Member, Faculty & Staff, and/or Visitor has developed any symptoms of COVID-19. This includes a secondary questionnaire and thermometer reading.
- Only members attending the scheduled dance class are permitted in the studio. Unfortunately, visitors waiting in the lobby are not be permitted at this time.
- 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.
- Masks are mandatory and must be worn within the studio at all times.
- When checking in, Keystone Dance Co Faculty & Staff will ensure lobby limitations of one (1) person are followed to prevent crossing in the hallway and direct members to the appropriate designated areas to store their belongings.
- All members must remain two (2) metres apart 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.
- At least one staff member will always be present during business hours and will be disinfecting studio surfaces throughout the day.
- 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.
- 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.
- We are currently not accepting physical cash as payment at this time. We continue to accept debit, credit, or e-transfers as payment.
- 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