03/18/2020
The health, safety, and well-being of students, parents and faculty is our top priority. We are committed to providing a clean and healthy environment and have implemented enhanced cleaning protocols in the studio with particular focus on high traffic and high contact areas. When we resume classes, we will continue to clean studio floors and mats daily. Ballet barres, doorknobs, and light switches as well as other high contact areas will be addressed multiple times during our operating hours as done the week prior to spring break.
During these times of uncertainty, we are carefully following the experts and will decide on when to resume classes. When classes resume, to protect yourself and others, we ask that everyone that is not feeling well or have possibly been exposed to the COVID-19 virus to please refrain from entering the facility so that together we can ensure a healthy environment. Be assured that students and employees will not be penalized for missing classes.
* Please refrain from entering the studio if you are ill or have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus less than 14 days prior.
We encourage everyone to practice safe hygiene to help prevent the spread of the illness:
* Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before and after eating, after blowing your nose, and after coughing or sneezing. * If soap and water are not available, please use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
* Avoid physical contact with others, especially those who are ill or known to have been exposed. This includes handshakes, high-fives, fist bumps, hugs, etc.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
* Cover your sneeze or cough with a tissue, discard immediately afterwards, then wash your hands.
* If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others.
* Don’t share water bottles, eating utensils, electronic devices, AirPods, smart phones, etc.
We will are planning to reopen on Monday, March 30th with make-up classes taking place the week between recital rehearsal and recital; Monday, May 11th – Saturday, May 16th. Online classes may be an option. If this does not work out and we must stay closed until April 13th, we will make up classes through May 30th. Hopefully we will still be able to have the recital on May 16th. If this is not possible, we will consider other options.
Thank you for your understanding in these trying times,
Judi Siegfried and the UPAC faculty and staff