"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain."
In the challenging and uncertain times of the Covid-19 Pandemic, dance has been a source of joy and connection for our children. We hope to continue that both virtually and in the studio so there is a safe place for EVERY family to dance.
Contact erica@siagel.com with any questions or concerns.

An upgraded Zoom experience and Withdrawal Policy

  • Zooming into live class will continue to be an option for everyone. We've installed state-of-the-art plasma screen TV's for those who are zooming in to get the most out of each class.  Each TV in each studio will have a high definition camera  so kids at home can feel as if they are in the studio with us.
  • For virtual dancers, we will be offering office hours with each teacher to ensure that our kids are getting personal support from home if needed!. 
  • In the event that we have to shut down our in-studio classes, we will continue the regular dance schedule via Zoom. Teachers will be asked to teach from the studio to optimize video quality. We will require a cancellation fee of 1 tuition installation. During the 1 month following your cancellation date, your dancer will be able to take classes via Zoom. After 30 days, your dancer will have the option to stay on virtually or fully withdraw from the program.

COVID-19 HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES

Covid facility updates

Entrance ways for each studio:
 Parents will NOT be allowed into the building and students will be entering DIRECTLY into the room of their class rather than entering through the front door. Here's what you need to do: 
1. Use the attached spreadsheet to find out what studio your child's class is in.
2. Watch this video to find out the correct entrance point for drop off and pick up for that specific room. 
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What we are doing to keep the studio as low-risk as possible: ​
  • Professional cleaning 3X per week.
  • ​Reduced class sizes based on government guidelines.
  • Antibacterial spray of high traffic areas, knobs, bathrooms, and surfaces between every class
  • Antibacterial cleaning of floors between every class
  • Designated entrances and exits for each studio to manage flow of traffic and minimize contact.
  • Enhanced ventilation with open doors, windows, loading docks, and fans.
  • Multiple hand sanitizing stations have been installed throughout the facility.
  • Each class will be slightly shortened to provide ample cleaning time.
  • We will minimize contact with our younger dancers by changing dress code to leggings and tank top.
Health Safety Policies for all families:
  • Mandatory hand sanitization at entrance and exit of the building.
  • Parents will be required to drop off at the front door and will not be permitted in the building. Please wait outside for a teacher to come get your child to walk them into the building.
  • Social distancing will be enforced as we have 6 foot markers throughout the studio in common areas.
  • Face masks will be worn by all dancers and staff at all times.
  • Each group will stay in their assigned studio for the duration of class. Each group will have their own bathroom assigned to them.
  • If a child leaves the room to use the bathroom, their hands will be sanitized when they return to the studio.
  • All staff members will be screened at the start of their shift.
  • Any staff member found ill or with symptoms will be immediately sent home and the dance studio will be sanitized from top to bottom.  This will take place before any students enter the facility.
  • If a staff member tests positive for Covid-19, all dance families will be notified immediately.
  • If a student tests positive for Covid-19, all classmates families will be notified immediately.
  • Students or caregivers who seem symptomatic will be dismissed immediately.  A family member will be contacted for immediate pick up.  The dance studio will be sanitized from top to bottom.​

Please note: In order to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality moving forward, we will need to be charging a Covid Protocol Fee of $40 to this year’s tuition which will be paid in two installments ($20 in October/$20 in February).


 JOINING FOR ZOOM: 
Note- it’s best to use Zoom on a tablet or laptop and to be sure to download the app before trying to enter a class!
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Instructions:
  1. Download Zoom.us
  2. Once you've downloaded it and are signed in, click “Join”  
  3. Enter the private Zoom room ID # for your class