UPDATED ON Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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As I announced in an email on Monday (2/28/22).  Effective today (Wednesday, March 2, 2022) masks will no longer be required at the studio.  This is very exciting news!!  However with that being said, it doesn't mean COVID has magically disappeared.  So below I have outlined some important measures that will remain in place at the studio.

 

Important Measures that all must follow until April 1, 2022:

- Masks are optional (if you or your dancer is unvaccinated I strongly encourage you to continue wearing a mask to protect yourself and others).

 

- At this time I request that dancers continue to be dropped off for dance and parents wait in their car/parking lot. (Except preschoolers and children ages 5-7 years old)

 

- If your child is sick with COVID symptoms please do not come to dance.

 

- If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID and your dancer is unvaccinated please DO NOT send your child to dance.  Please evaluate them for 5 days to be sure they don't become symptomatic.  If after 5 days they are not symptomatic and tests negative, they may return to dance. (PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT NEED PROOF OF TESTING).

 

- If anyone in your household tests positive for COVID and your dancer is Vaccinated and tests negative with no symptoms they may come to dance but MUST wear a mask for 5 days. (Again, this is on the honor policy I do not need proof of testing).

 

- Lastly, for any dancer testing positive for COVID, they can not come to dance for 5 days and when they return, they must wear a mask for an additional 5 days.

 

- If any of these situations occur in your household please be sure to email me at jdcdanceoffice@gmail.com to keep me and the teachers in the loop.  Thank you :)

 

I know these past 2 years have been challenging.  But for me, owning this business, I have also seen the best in humanity.  The support and unwavering commitment that all of our dance families have made to keep our studio open has been nothing short of AMAZING!!!!  The measures I have listed above will allow us to continue keeping our dancers, staff and dance families safe and healthy.  From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the JDC staff I would like to thank each and every one of you!

 

All my best,

Chris

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UPDATED ON Friday, September 10, 2021

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I realize the challenges everyone is facing trying to plan for a new school year and dance season under such uncertain times.  As we move forward and plan for our reopening, I can assure you that our first priority is safety.  With that in mind, we have been following the CDC and New York State Department of Health recommendations and guidelines.  In addition, we have been following the Governor’s recommendations and guidance as permitted.  With all the guidance and health recommendations we have developed a reopening policy and procedure manual.  With this manual, all registered families will know our plans here at JDC as we reopen our doors for a new and exciting year of dance.  As we move closer to our first night of classes on Monday September 13th, we will be updating this page with any changes or updates from New York State.  We ask that everyone please read the information in the below policy and procedure manual to ensure the health and well-being of our staff, students and guests.

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Thank you everyone for your continued support and patience as we work through this evolving situation.

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All my best,

Christina Pastore

JDC Director

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JDC Dance Center's Reopening Guide and Operating Manual