Attendees and guests may wear a mask if they like, but it’s not necessary.  GSB has air purifiers and we sanitize the school.

On January 3, 2022, a vaccine mandate for individuals aged 5 and up goes into effect for several indoor business entities, including dance studios, in the City of Chicago. For the January 15 audition at Ballet Chicago, the following protocol will be in effect:

• Ballet Chicago will be required to check the vaccination status of all individuals, age 5 and older, upon entry.
• Individuals age 16+ will be required to provide photo ID along with their proof of vaccine.
• Those under age 16 will be required to show proof of vaccination.
• Ballet Chicago will not be able to permit entry to anyone 5 years and older who has not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exception applies.
  • Proof of the medical or religious exemption and a COVID-19 test administered by a medical professional within the last 72 hours prior to entering a covered location will be required.
• The City of Chicago mask mandate also remains in effect for all public indoor settings. These mandates come directly from the City of Chicago.
• Only auditioning students may remain on the premises for the duration of the audition. Parents, guardians, etc may accompany the student to the 19th floor if necessary, but will be asked to not exit the elevator and to meet their student in the lobby upon completion of the audition. If there is concern from parents regarding their dancer traveling alone from the 19th floor back down to the lobby, a staff member from Ballet Chicago can accompany students back down to the lobby. Ballet Chicago’s building lobby does provide 24 hour security.
• Ballet Chicago is also requiring a health screener from all guests, staff and students to be filled out the day of the audition.  The health screener should be filled out the day of the audition for the most accurate information.  There will be a QR code that can be scanned upon entry and will have a laptop available for anyone that doesn’t have scanning technology or a phone. Health screener link:  https://forms.gle/8fxSF13G2fXhgHyy9

At this time, we continue to require masks for all entering the building. When/if possible, and in order to keep occupancy at a minimum, we would ask that parents wait outside in their cars while their child is auditioning.

Colorado Ballet Academy is requiring all auditionees to either be fully vaccinated or present a negative COVID test that is no older than 72 hours old. Each visiting school is responsible for checking these cards/tests. Everyone who enters the building will be required to have their temperature checked and cannot have a temperature over 100 degrees. We have thermometers available for this process. Everyone will be required to remained masked while inside the building.

OUR COMMITMENT 

Kansas School of Classical Ballet (SCB) is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for our students, staff, and community. The following guidelines are in accordance with the recommendations of the government/public health officials and the international dance community. Due to the ever-changing developments, our guidelines may be updated as required throughout the school year.

GENERAL GUIDELINES 

• All students must follow the COVID-19 policies as outlined and in accordance with public health officials.
• Temperature check will be required for all who enter the school.
• Family, friends, and visitors are not permitted beyond the lobby area of the building.
• Social distancing will be maintained – everyone must remain at least 6′ apart. Students are asked to limit physical contact before, during, or after class between students and faculty.
• Students must bring their own hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. No sharing permitted.
• Students should bring personal towels to wipe off perspiration.
• Students must bring their own mat/towel for body conditioning.

At the discrepancy of SCB faculty, students may be removed from class and asked to leave if they do not follow the guidelines

WEARING A MASK 
Following the Shawnee Mission School District protocol, SCB students will be required to wear a mask at all times while in the building. WEARING A MASK DURING CLASS WILL BE MANDATORY. Students are strongly advised to bring several masks to replace masks as they become moist. Doctors have advised it is not unsafe for students to wear a mask while dancing if they are healthy and do not have underlying respiratory conditions. We will provide regular, adequate breaks to compensate for students wearing masks while dancing. Students will also be encouraged to take breaks as needed. The risk of transmission is most significant from respiratory droplets, shared over time, in enclosed spaces. Wearing a mask reduces the risk of students becoming asymptomatic carriers and bringing the virus back home and to those at risk in the general public. All SCB faculty and volunteer staff will be required to wear a mask.

SUGGESTED MASKS  
For reusable, cloth non-surgical face masks, masks should be double layer of cotton with a wire nose bridge. Students should bring more than one mask per day due to moisture from breathing and perspiring which affects the effectiveness of the mask. If using reusable, cloth masks, they should be laundered every night. If students use disposable face masks, they cannot dispose of them at the school.

CLEANING PROTOCOLS 
SCB is implementing CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting a facility. Staff will regularly clean high-touch areas throughout the day. Students will share responsibility with the school for cleaning and maintaining their barre spot. Students must bring their own cleaning supplies to properly clean their barre area before and after class.

IF A COVID-19 CASE HAPPENS 
If a student is identified as symptomatic, the student will be isolated and will be required to leave the building as soon as possible. All students and families in the class will be notified. SCB will follow recommendations of the local health officials for the scope and duration of any possible closure based on the most current information about COVID-19 and considering the procedures implements by SCB. The student who is symptomatic will not be allowed to return until they have tested negative and have completed a 14-day quarantine. The building will be deep cleaned within the period of time deemed acceptable by local health officials.

Masks are to be worn by everybody in the building at all times. Hand sanitizer is available in every room and we expect that to be used. Social distancing is encouraged to be practiced at all times. We are following the CDC guidelines on whether someone is safe to come to the school. We are pretty much going off of the rules listed on this page: CDC Quarantine and Isolation Regulations  If, by those standards, someone should be in isolation then we do not want them in the building. 

• Any common area of the building (hallways, lobby) – Masks are required
• In Vitacca-only areas and studios, masks are optional as of June 20, 2021. (Many teachers and dancers still opt to wear them, however it is optional/at your discretion as an organization if you’d like to require in studios.)
• We do continue to run HEPA filters in all studios (these will be turned on for you)
• Cleaning staff clean all surfaces, barres, shared areas, etc. regularly
• Our studios are spacious, and we ask you continue to strive for 6 feet apart at all times