Virtual (Zoom) Classes

We will continue to offer each class via Zoom for those who are more comfortable with the virtual environment than in-person classes. Virtual classes will be at the same time as in-person classes.

BT-SLO COVID-19 Policies for In-Person Classes

EVERYONE participating in classes at BT-SLO is REQUIRED

to follow the POLICIES below and the RULES listed at right

A. Registration

To take class in person at our studio, all dancers must be registered for the class through The Studio Director.

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B. Drop-In Classes

Drop-in classes must be virtual through Zoom. We are not permitted to have in-person drop-in students because of COVID restrictions. More information about taking a virtual drop-in class on our Classes Page

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C. Masks

Masks are required at all times when in the building and when using the bathrooms.

• Masks must be worn properly, covering the nose and mouth.

• Masks with valves are not permitted. Please do not use bandanas as masks.

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D. Social Distancing

We are permitted to be open with a reduced number of dancers in order to maintain social distancing. We can accommodate up to nine (9) dancers in our studio space. Classes with greater than nine students will require a mixture of in-person and Zoom participation.

E. Health & Safety Protocols

Health Self-Check

Dancers, guardians, and teachers are required to stay at home if they are feeling sick or under the weather; have a fever, shortness of breath, or cough; or have been around anyone testing positive for COVID-19.

Temperature Check

Upon entering the lobby, each dancer will have their temperature checked by a BT-SLO staff member using a non-contact thermometer. Dancers who have a fever, temperature above 100.4°F, will not be permitted to attend class.

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Cleaning & Disinfecting

• Common areas and commonly shared surfaces will be cleaned regularly through the day.

• Barres and equipment will be disinfected after each class. 

• More extensive cleaning will be done during “closed” hours. 

Hand Sanitizer

• Hand sanitizer stations will be located in the lobby area and the dance studio. 

• Everyone must use the hand sanitizer upon entering the building.

Entry/Exit of the Dance Studio & Building

• Dancers will ENTER THE STUDIO through the door down the side hallway near the cubbies.

• Dancers will EXIT THE STUDIO using the door that opens to the lobby.

• Dancers should not arrive earlier then 5 minutes before the start of a class. Those who arrive earlier should remain in their cars.

• Dancers should arrive fully dressed with hair done and ready for class. The bathrooms will not be places to do hair or to change.

• Parents/guardians must be in the parking lot 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time of their young dancers. It is important not to be late. 

• Class times have been altered to allow one class to exit before the next class enters the dance studio.

• Breaks have been scheduled in between classes so that cleaning and disinfecting surfaces can be done.

• It is important not to enter the building too early or linger in the building upon exit. Parents/guardians are asked to stay in their cars or outside while waiting for their dancers. 

• Dancers will be invited into the studio once the previous class has exited and cleaning is completed for the next class to enter.

Bathrooms, Cubbies, Dance Bags

• The bathrooms will be limited to no more than 2 people at a time.

• Everyone must wash his or her hands with soap before exiting the bathroom.

• Cubbies will not be available for use.

• Dancers need to keep their things with them in the dance studio and limit their personal items to a small bag. Please, no large dance bags in the studio.

Water

• Dancers must bring their own water bottle. No glass containers at BT-SLO.

• There will be no bottled water, or water from our water cooler available at BT-SLO.

Food & Snacks

• Dancers are not permitted to bring food or snacks into the building.

Studio Dancing Rules

• Parents/guardians/siblings/other family members of dancers are asked not to come into the building. The lobby can be seen through the front windows for pickup of your dancer.

• Dancers must wear their masks at all times when in the building and when using the bathrooms.

• Dancers will be assigned a marked space at the barre to maintain physical distancing.

• Dancers may bring a freshly cleaned hand towel to place over the barre at their space.

• Dancers will need to be mature in following teacher and BT-SLO staff instructions to help maintain physical distancing.

• All parents/guardians should go over good physical distancing, hand washing, and mask wearing practices with their dancer(s) to insure their dancer understands their importance.

Payments

• All payments for classes must be done online through The Studio Director, PayPal, or Venmo. Specific directions are on our website, classes page.

• No payments for classes can be accepted at the Front Desk.

Lost & Found

• We are required to remove our Lost and Found container.

• Items left at the studio following class will be discarded. Please do not leave anything behind.

Lobby Seating, Class Viewing

• We must remove all indoor seating in our lobby and viewing areas to maintain social distancing and have a safe indoor space.

• Parents/siblings/other family members will not be able to view dance classes.

Windows, Doors, and Ventilation

• Front windows and the back roll-up door will be OPEN during classes to promote ventilation and airflow.

• The lobby front door will be OPEN as safety concerns allow.

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