TDC COVID-19 Response for Health and Safety
For the safety of all of our dancers:
At this time, masks are highly recommended for all dancers and teachers. Right now while COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in Ocala, we ask that all dancers 9 years old and up wear a mask to dance. Any dancers younger than 9 years old are strongly urged to consider wearing a mask. We hope the COVID-19 trends begin to decrease and we will share any changes in our protocol via email/text when that time comes.
Steps we are taking to keep the building sanitized for our dancers:
Lobby / Studio
A parent must be waiting outside for the child prior to class ending.
Unfortunately, we cannot reduce the risk of COVID-19 to zero and dancers are dancing at their own risk when they enter TDC. We will do our part but if your dancer feels ill then we ask that they DO NOT come to the studio.
New 21-22 TDC COVID-19 Positive Case Protocol:
If a child tests positive for COVID-19 then the whole family will be quarantined from the studio, including any siblings from other studio classes. Classes will go on as usual however, the parents of the classes that were exposed would be notified of the possible exposure. If there is another child that tests positive in the class then that class will be closed for quarantine. If multiple children test positive throughout the school then the school will shut down for a period of time to hopefully get the outbreak under control.
Please also have a conversation with your dancer prior to class about these expectations.
At this time, masks are highly recommended for all dancers and teachers. Right now while COVID-19 numbers are continuing to rise in Ocala, we ask that all dancers 9 years old and up wear a mask to dance. Any dancers younger than 9 years old are strongly urged to consider wearing a mask. We hope the COVID-19 trends begin to decrease and we will share any changes in our protocol via email/text when that time comes.
Steps we are taking to keep the building sanitized for our dancers:
- Weekly whole studio deep clean and sanitization from external company
- iWave Air Purifiers have been installed in every AC unit in our studio (4 units) (To learn more about this innovative technology please visit iwaveair.com)
- Hospital-grade sanitization fogger for floors, barres, mats in every room so rooms are sanitized daily
- Staff on duty to sanitize high traffic areas between and during classes
- Hand sanitizer stations set up throughout the studio
- Please do not come to the studio if you have a cough, fever or are sick.
- Please do not come to the studio if you have tested positive, or have had COVID-like symptoms, within the past 14 days.
- Students
- Students must come dressed and ready for class.
- Students should bring the absolute minimum inside the studio.
- Students should bring their own water with a resealable lid.
Lobby / Studio
- The lobby / studio will be limited to students, faculty and staff.
- One parent is allowed in the lobby for students 4 years old and under.
- All other parents / guardians, siblings and family members must wait outside of the lobby / studio.
- All lost and found items will be disposed of at the end of each business day.
- We have WatchMeGrow cameras in every studio. This is the same camera system used in many daycares so you have access to your child at all times. This means you will be able to gain access to watch your child dance on your phone or smart device while you are outside the studio, in your car or even at home. However, you will only have access to these cameras during their scheduled dance time so you never have to worry someone will be watching a class they were not given permission to view. This is an awesome new feature to TDC we are excited to offer our families!
- The restroom will be limited to students, faculty and staff.
- Please make sure your dancer uses the restroom at home before they come to the studio to help with class momentum.
- All frequently touched surfaces will be cleaned after every class.
- Please make sure you review your dancer’s schedule in your parent portal so you know which studio your dancer will be dancing in each day.
- Students must enter through the front lobby for Studio A and Studio B.
- Students with a class in Studio C will use the Studio C external entrance.
- Students with a class in Studio D will use the Studio D entrance.
- Students will be lined up outside by the designated studio floor stickers.
- Students will be escorted to their classroom by instructor or front desk manager.
A parent must be waiting outside for the child prior to class ending.
- Students will be escorted, and dismissed, individually by their class.
- Non-driving students must be released to a parent / guardian at their designated dismissal door.
- Non-driving students will not be released to vehicles pulled up, or parked, along the sidewalk / fire lane.
- Tuition, payments and/or fees can be dropped off in the lobby / studio, during regular business hours, or mailed to our home office: 1134 SE 22nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
- We only accept cash or checks or you can pay through your parent portal online. Make all checks payable to: The Dance Company of Ocala
- We recommend sending tuition, payments and/or fees through your bank's Bill Payer.
- All tuition, payments costs and/or fees will not be prorated.
Unfortunately, we cannot reduce the risk of COVID-19 to zero and dancers are dancing at their own risk when they enter TDC. We will do our part but if your dancer feels ill then we ask that they DO NOT come to the studio.
New 21-22 TDC COVID-19 Positive Case Protocol:
If a child tests positive for COVID-19 then the whole family will be quarantined from the studio, including any siblings from other studio classes. Classes will go on as usual however, the parents of the classes that were exposed would be notified of the possible exposure. If there is another child that tests positive in the class then that class will be closed for quarantine. If multiple children test positive throughout the school then the school will shut down for a period of time to hopefully get the outbreak under control.
Please also have a conversation with your dancer prior to class about these expectations.