Hello Everyone!
I met with the fire department Thursday and our COVID capacity is 15 in studio, though for the time being we are limiting it to 5 for 2-3 year olds and 7 for 4-7 year olds with the older kids having one class that tops out at 9. This means that we are going to be looking at a bit of a different time schedule in some places. At this point I hope you have read and reviewed the current policies for coming back in August. If not they can be found here: http://www.shootingstardancenj.com/how-we-reopen/ . Please review that masks will be required for participation in dance class unless there is a medical reason. That is the governor’s executive order and I mus follow it or risk being shut down not only temporarily but permanently.
Policies for recital this year can be found here: http://www.shootingstardancenj.com/recital-2020/ . I may need to amend again as things change.
Now I need you to give me your vote so to speak. We are offering 3 options – not coming back for August, virtual for august (with or without recital) and in person (again with or without recital). Please only fill out the form of your choice. If you opt not to participate in recital after you have paid towards it you will receive a $50 credit that can be used anytime in the next 2 years.
I understand masks may be a sticking point, you may not be ready to come back to the studio, or whatever your reason – they are all ok. What is best for your family comes first when making this decision. Our doors will always be open to you.
Please fill out the form that matches your decision:
We are not coming back : https://forms.gle/YM7Y9ndEisox6cgX7
We want virtual: https://forms.gle/jiKR9nMQqTirump88 (NOTE – virtual will be streamed alongside a live class, teacher interaction will be minimal, though I will do my best to monitor that while Miss Nicole is teaching. Schedule will be released once we see who wants virtual and do our best to accommodate everyone. Virtual can still participate in recital)
In person class: https://forms.gle/wjX3mYGJwuYY7SSd6
Again no right or wrong answers – but I do need everyone to fill out a form by Tuesday July 28th so I can make schedule changes and a virtual schedule before we open on 8/1.
Just one more thing – several people have asked about outdoor classes. While we have a small patch of land behind the studio it is sloped down to the river and overgrown and wholly unsuitable for class. Using a local park requires many permits (they only cover 3 hours per day, so imagine just a weeks worth), bathroom concerns, electricity use, even ground to dance on, and a way to section an area off not just to keep the kids in one spot but to keep the public out and insurance coverage. As a legitimate business (instead of an independent who is doing the occasional class) it is pretty much too many hurdles to leap to take it off property. As much as I would like to do it, it just isn’t possible at this time.
Thank you,
Katie