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 & Drop-In Classes

To take class, dancers must be:

• Registered for the class through The Studio Director, or
   

• Signed up and paid for a drop-in class ahead of time: the day before is preferred, at least 1 hour prior to the class is fine.
   

• Drop-in class "at the last minute"
  We realize that drop-in classes may be at the last minute, right before class begins, which is fine. Please note, however, that we are limited by health regulations to a maximum number of students in the studio for in-person classes.
   

More detail about registration and payment: Classes Page

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B. 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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C. 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.

D. 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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