Dancing Safely through A SuccessfulDance Season

Student/Parent Handbook 2020-21

Celebrating 75 Years!

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Welcome to Cabarrus Dance Academy!

This handbook will serve as your guide to Cabarrus Dance Academy and its philosophy of

dance education.

We take our roles as a mentors and teachers in your child’s life very seriously. It is our

objective to inspire a passion for the art of dance in every child who passes through our doors.

In the process, we strive to set the right example and help your child (and you) create positive

memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Philosophy

Cabarrus Dance Academy exists to serve God and the community. The school is committed to

providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We

provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with

qualified, nurturing teachers.

We believe that dance training encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they

increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving coordination skills and

developing muscular awareness, dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves

through movement.

The highest educational standards are expected from all Cabarrus Dance Academy faculty

members. They are lifelong learners who continue to educate themselves through certification

programs, teacher-training schools, conferences, and other learning opportunities.

Where We Started

The school began as Peggé Lee School of Dance in the fall of 1946, under the direction of Peggé

Lee Haywood. It was located downtown Concord, and moved to the basement her home on

Glendale Avenue. In 1970, the school moved to the basement of Haywood Richmond Hardware

on Davidson Drive. “Miss Peggé” directed the school for three generations and sold the school

when she retired in 1986 to Tammy Jordan. “Miss Tammy” was a former student and faculty

member of the school. She took a giant leap of faith in 2007, moving into a new facility, and

changing the name of the school – a marketing strategy that has taken the school to new heights!

The fourth generation of dancers enrolled in the school in the fall of 2010!

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

For over seventy-five seasons our school has been a leader in dance education. We believe

that our success comes as a result of providing solid training and quality service, as well

as our underlying belief in the strength of our organization. We have created this handbook to

offer our students and their parents a clear understanding of their commitments and

responsibility to the school.

How Do We Place Students?

Placement decisions are derived from many years of teaching experience. Often a child is placed

in a particular group or class where he or she will feel confident, in order to promote the

development of self-esteem. Some students who are placed in a higher level become

discouraged, only to lose their passion for dance. Others respond to the challenge of being in a

class with students who are more proficient by pushing themselves to work harder. Placement is

highly individual and the factors that go into the decision are complex. Ultimately, dance should

be fun! We are not a competition studio or a strict conservatory. At CDA, we want your child to

develop a passion for dance.

Children learn important lessons from their teachers and parents, acquiring behavior patterns

through their example. Our school’s faculty takes that responsibility seriously. It’s our

philosophy to encourage our students to feel, think, and act respectfully toward their peers, the

adults in their lives, and themselves.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s dance education (such as progress or class

placement), please discuss them with your child’s teacher or the director. Talking only to other

parents can lead to misinformation and confusion. Kindly contact the school office to set up an

appointment.

Our Facility

Our studio is equipped with injury prevention floating hardwood floors. To maintain order, respect social distancing, and provide a healthy environment for our dancers, parents will be required to wait outside the facility while dancers are taking class. Lobby seating will only be available to students waiting to take the next class.

How To Contact Us?

We work hard to make the dance experience organized and fun. Keeping you informed is one of

our primary goals. We are constantly updating our website. News, important parent and student

information, contact information, and more are available online 24 hours a day. This

handbook contains a wealth of information about the school. A RECITAL HANDBOOK will be

available to parents for the performance season.

Website: www.cabarrusdance.com

Email: info@cabarrusdance.com

Dance Studio Phone: 704-782-1915

For information about Dance Attire and Shoes call The Dance Shoppe! 704-782-1919

A FINAL NOTE

Welcome again to Cabarrus Dance Academy. We look forward to an exciting, rewarding season!

Included in this handbook are pages including the Tuition Fees, Dance Calendar, Policies,

Performance Information, and Dress Requirements.

2020-21 Class Descriptions ENROLL HERE!

Wiggle & Whirl is a playful creative movement class for children between ages 2.5-3. This class will stress the important skills of learning to move to different tempos, sequencing, and gaining confidence in one’s own imagination through dance, music, and tumbling. This class is a LIMITED TERM CLASS that meets in 6 week sessions.

Pre-Dance Pre-Dance is specifically designed for students age 3 with no/little prior experience. The Pre-Dance class meets once a week for 45 minutes. Students will learn (1) the basic elements of movement and dance (2) musical rhythm, time, beat, (3) basic ballet barre terminology, (4) opposites and directions, (5) elementary tumbling skills (6) seasonal songs and dance games. (45 minutes)

Pre-Ballet Pre-Ballet will meet once a week for 45 minutes. This is a class for four year olds. Students will begin building a stronger classical ballet foundation. (45 minutes). Pre-Dance and Pre-Ballet are sometimes combined for scheduling.

Combo Classes These classes are suited young students in Kindergarten & First Grade. They are one hour classes that introduce students to two types of dance disciplines, Ballet & Tap. Kindergarten Combo is for those dancers enrolled in Kindergarten (not pre-K). FIRST GRADE COMBO is a one hour Ballet & Tap combination for the dancer entering 1st grade.

Acrobatics These classes are designed to increase both strength and flexibility in the dancer while teaching progressions from forward rolls and basic balances to advanced tumbling, including walkovers and aerials. Acrobatics differs from gymnastics in that it focuses on the artistic side of floor work. It is a wonderful supplement to the advance other dance disciplines. We offer a basics class for ages 4-6 and 7-10. (45 minutes)

Ballet and Pointe We offer lessons in classical ballet beginning at age five. (Between ages 5-6 Ballet is taught in our combo classes). These classes meet once a week for 45 minutes. Students will learn the Cecchetti Method of ballet positions and follow the curriculum outlined by Dance Masters of America for classical ballet. Pointe lessons are offered to the serious ballet student (minimum age 11 and permission of instructor required). Pointe classes meet for 30 minutes immediately after the ballet class.

Tap Tap lessons are offered to students beginning at age five. Tap students will learn the techniques of both rhythm and contemporary styles of tap dancing. We follow the syllabus outlined by Dance Masters of America . (45 minutes)

Jazz Jazz classes will be offered to students age 7 and up! Jazz students will learn the basic techniques by jazz pioneers Luigi, Jerome Robbins, Gus Giordanno, and Frank Hatchett, to name a few. Our students will be introduced to traditional, lyrical, and Broadway styles of jazz dancing. (45 minutes)

Hip Hop Hip hop classes will learn the latest in street style and pop moves to today’s upbeat music. We use “clean edit” versions of the latest hip hop music. The hip hop classes will be taught in four age levels: Hippity hop, Elementary, Middle, and High school. Our hip hop classes are appropriate for both girls and boys! (45 minutes)

Hippity Hop Based on our regular hip hop classes, Hippity Hop is geared for the active 5-6 year old. These youngsters will learn the basic hip hop, pop, and funky moves to age appropriate music. This class is great for boys and girls! (45 minutes)

Sacred Dance This class explores dance as a form of worship. The class will focus on dancing from the heart to inspirational music, hymns, and contemporary Christian songs. The class is non-denominational and is open to dancers and non-dancers age 7 and older. (45 minutes)

Modern Dance The Modern Dance Class is open to students beginning in second grade. A ballet background is recommended. Modern Dance is based on the teachings of Graham, Duncan, and Horton as well as others. It is abstract and uses both jazz parallel and classical ballet positions as well as improvisation. (45 minutes)

Dance Tuition 2020-21 Dance Season Pricing Policies

Registration Fee $30/Student The registration fee holds your child’s place in class that is limited in size, depending upon age, classroom, and dance discipline. The registration fee is due annually for every student who enrolls for the dance season.

Tuition for the 75th Dance Season is based on the entire dance season, not the individual month or class. The dance season will run from August 31, 2020 and conclude with the spring recital which is targeted for May 15, 2021. Tuition for the season will be payable in 9 monthly installments. Families who participate in the monthly AUTODRAFT system will receive 5% off tuition. The AUTODRAFT will occur on the 5th of each month starting September 5.

The Dance Season Tuition includes scheduled holidays, that is, the tuition rate is the same regardless of the number of classes in any given month. Tuition is not prorated for missed classes for any reason. (See our studio calendar for holiday closings.) A thirty day notice of withdrawal is required to discontinue monthly fees.

Tuition is due on the first of each month and is late after 10 days, incurring a $10 fee. The first payment is due in September with the final payment due May 1, 2021.

2020-21 Dance Season Monthly Pricing*

Pre-Dance/Pre-Ballet Classes $59 / monthly

All Other 45 Minute Classes $68/monthly

Multiple Class/Sibling Discounts for 45 Minute Classes**

Classes Rate Month 2nd 42 110 3rd 35 145 4th 31 176 5th 28 204 6th 28 232

Each additional class is $28/month

Lee-ette Class (1 Hour) $75 Monthly Additional Classes use rates above

Combo Classes (1 Hour) $75 Monthly 2nd Combo Class $54 Monthly One Combo + (1) 45 Min. Class is $117/monthly

CDA Ballet (Company) The Ballet company is charged at the 2nd tier, $42/month

Pre-Pointe and Pointe Classes These specialty classes are 30 minutes and are charged as a 2nd class.

**Due to the unfortunate challenges during the closure for Covid-19, and the uncertainty of further closures, our studio will not be offering a semester tuition payment option this season.

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Regularly Scheduled Solo Lessons* 1/hour Month Solo 64 Duet 46 Trio 46

*Solo, Duet, and Trio Lessons arescheduled for graduating Seniorsfirst, and for underclassmenaccording to availability.Scheduled Solo, Duet, and TrioLessons are 30 minutes and meettwice each month. Make-upclasses for these lessons will begiven only when the studio isnotified 24 hours in advance thatthe student will be absent.

Rate for All Other Private Lessons $37.50 per half hour

Limited Term Classes These are classes that meet in sessions and are payable up front in one lump sum. There is no Registration Fee. There may be multiple sessions in one dance season.

Wiggle & WhirlWiggle & Whirl $79/6 weeks Start Dates for this class: September 8 October 20 December 1 February 2 March 16

Fees for Performances: These are outlined on our Performances page in the Student/Parent Handbook

Policies, Procedures, and Performances 2020-21

How To Register and Enroll (Registration Fee $30 per student) This fee is non-refundable and is due annually prior to enrollment. Families may register online or by phone with a credit card, or in person at the school. The registration fee holds your child’s place in a class that is limited in size depending on the classroom. Registration will open to returning students first through our parent portal. A credit or debit card will be required to secure enrollment.

Tuition Fees: (See Dance Tuition for Complete List of Tuition Prices including pricing for Term Classes)All tuition is based on an entire season, not by the individual month or class. There are no deductions for missed lessons. Tuition is paid in nine monthly installments (Sept – May) Tuition is the same regardless of the number of lessons in the month. Tuition is due on the first of each month and late after ten days. An additional $10 is applied to any account not paid by the 10th even if the 10th falls on a weekend. Classes end with the May Dance Recital. The school sends out monthly E-statements to all families as a reminder. Term Classes such as Wiggle & Whirl are based on short six-week all inclusive fee.

Making Payments We accept cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover for payment of fees. Families who register online and/or who enter credit card/banking info will automatically be enrolled in the E-Payment Autodraft System. Existing customers who normally pay by cash or check may enroll in the system by visiting the Customer Portal and entering your payment option. Families who are enrolled in the autodraft stystem will receive 5% off monthly tuition fees again this season. THE AUTODRAFT OCCURS ON THE 5TH OF THE MONTH. Tuition fees must be paid separately from purchases in the Dance Shoppe. Students and parents may use the “drop box” outside the office door for checks. Receipts will be written for cash payments only, unless requested.

Attendance In order to take full advantage of the instruction offered, regular attendance is necessary. Make up lessons are not available when a student misses a class. Attendance records will be considered when placing students each season. Lee-ettes who have more than 6 absences during the season must audition again to keep their place in the class and may lose the privilege of walking down the aisles at recital. Dancers whose attendance falls below 50% may not be allowed to perform in the end of season recital, regardless whether a costume has been ordered, and recital fee paid. Faculty will not be available to “catch up” dancers who miss repeatedly due to sports or other activities.

Classroom Behavior No food, gum, or drinks will be allowed in the teaching studios. Students should use the restroom before class time. Disruptive students will be given a verbal warning. Repetitive disruptive students will be given “time out.”

Withdrawal All students must give 30 days notice of withdrawal and a withdrawal form must be submitted to our office. Tuition paid on a monthly installment plan will be due until proper notification of withdrawal is given. PHONE MESSAGES ARE NOT CONSIDERED A VALID FORM OF WITHDRAWAL.

Private Instruction A few private and semi-private lessons are available each dance season, for the serious intermediate/advanced student. A semi-private may consist of 2-3 dancers of the same age and ability level. High School Seniors are given the first priority of solo times. Underclassmen will only be scheduled if time allows. Only Seniors who take solo/semi-private lessons may perform a solo/duet in the spring recital. Regularly scheduled private and semi-private lessons should be paid monthly or by semester. All incidental solo lessons must be paid by the lesson. Missed private lessons can only be rescheduled and when the dancer gives 24 hours notice when the student will be absent.

Two Performances Each Season! Christmas Ballet (audition fee $25, 2nd child $15) Date to be Announced

Participation in the Christmas Ballet is voluntary. Dancers must be at least 8 years old, presently enrolled in Ballet, with a minimum two years ballet training. Dancers are chosen by audition. All dancers are given a part. The audition fee helps defray the cost of rehearsals and stage rental for performance. Rehearsals are conducted on weekends. Parents may be asked to make accessories for the ballet, but students are not required to purchase a costume. Admission to the ballet is by donation to a charity. Please check the school calendar for audition dates.

Spring Recital - May 15 2021 (tentative) at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center 10AM, 1:30PM, 6PM All students (except Wiggle & Whirl) are invited but not required to perform in the spring recital. Each participating student will be responsible for paying a recital fee to defray the costs in production, and purchase a costume for each class he/she takes. (Pointe students do not purchase an extra costume). Costume deposits and recital fees are not refundable after Thanksgiving. There are no refunds on costumes as they cannot be returned to the manufacturer forcredit. Awards are given to students who complete 5, 10, and 15 years at our school. Costume Prices:

Pre-Dance & Pre-Ballet $59 Elementary $69Kindergarten Combo $72 Intermediate $73 First Grade Combo $72 Lee-ettes $80

RECITAL FEE - $30 Additional Child $10

****NEW COSTUME FEES WILL BE AUTODRAFTED NOVEMBER 20 for families using the AUTODRAFT system!***

Recital FAQ - A Recital Pictorial Handout will be available later in the dance seasonAre dancers required to participate in the recital? No

Will my child’s attendance affect her/his ability to participate? Yes! Dancers whose attendance falls below 50% may not be allowed to perform in the dance recital, regardless whether a recital costume has been ordered. Faculty will not be available to “catch up” students who fall behind due to absences.

Who picks out the costumes? The faculty is given the choice of picking out a costume for the class. The costume must not exceed the price quoted above and must be approved by the director. The staff will measure each performer and order a costume in the size that “best” matches the measurements of the child. The costumes are not custom made to fit. Parents are responsible for alterations.

Who are the Lee-ettes? The Company? The Lee-ettes are high school tap line who are chosen by audition. The Lee-ettes have specific attendance requirements outlined in the audition agreement. The Lee-ettes open and close the recital each year, as well as perform at the Christmas Ballet. They are named after the school’s founder, Pegge Lee Haywood, who directed the school until 1986.The CDA Ballet (Company) are a high school performing ballet troupe chosen by audition to represent our school in local performances. These groups also participate in community service events.

What other costs are involved with the recital? General admission to the recital is free! Reserved Seating will be available for a nominal fee. Programs are sold at the door.

Dance Pictures are arranged with a professional photographer. Participation is voluntary. Photos taken during Picture Weekend are the only photos we display in our lobby.

Notice to High School Students- Traditionally, the high school students dance at the evening performance of the recital. High school classes may be asked to dance in the morning or afternoon shows, in addition to the evening show. Being asked to dance in multiple shows is a privilege. All dancers who commit to dancing with their class for recital, must be able to commit to performing each time her/his class performs. The faculty reserves the right to exclude from performance any dancer who cannot commit to participating at each recital performance; whether the performance be in the morning, afternoon, or evening. Only Seniors taking solo lessons are eligible to perform a solo in the recital.

Total Costume & Recital Fee Must be Paid in Advance by

THANKSGIVING

Dance Class Calendar 2020-21 June 2020Studio opens for classes AUGUST 31 (Dates for Auditions, Christmas Ballet, Pictures, etc. TBA)

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Inclement Weather A decision will be made by 1:00PM when inclement weather occurs. Announcements will be made by email, social media, and our website. www.cabarrusdance.com 704-782-1915

Closed/Holiday

Christmas Ballet Auditions (Fall) Lee-ette, Protégé, Company (Spring)

REHEARSAL for Performance

Christmas Ballet December Spring Recital in May

Student Appreciation Day Frye’s Roller Rink 4:30-6:30PM

Fees due for SPRING recital

PICTURE Weekend - TBA

STUDIO OPEN DATE

Pre-Dance,Pre-Ballet, & Wiggle

Solid Black or Pink Leotard with short or

long sleeves

Ballet Pink Tights

Pink Ballet Shoes

Optional Items: Regulation Matching Ballet Skirt

Net Tutus and Costumes are not allowed for class.

Kindergarten & First Grade Combo

Solid Black Leotard with short or long

sleeves

Ballet Pink Tights

Pink Ballet Shoes & Carmel Tap Shoes

(Carmel Tights will be required for performance)

Ballet, Pointe, CDA Company

Solid Black Leotard of Any Style

Elementary Dancers must have sleeves

Ballet Pink Tights & Pink Ballet Shoes

Pointe: Pink Satin Shoes/Narrow Ribbon

Ouch Pouch or Lambswool

Pre-Pointe: Bare Feet & Exercise Band

Jazz

Solid Black Leotard of Any Style

Elementary Dancers must have sleeves

Caramel/Tan Tights

Caramel Jazz Oxford

Optional Items: Black Dance Boy Shorts/Skort

Hip Hop & Hippity Hop

Solid Black Fitted Shirt or Leotard

Black Shirts with friendly designs or CDA Logo will be

allowed in Hip Hop

Black Dance Capri, Leggings, Boy Short,

or Skort

Black Capezio Dansneakers solid in the

Dance Shoppe

Modern

Solid Black Fitted Shirt or Solid Leotard

Black Dance Capri, Leggings, or Boy Short

Bare Feet or Foot Undeez™

Tights may be needed for performance

MS/HS Tap & Lee-ettes

Solid Black Leotard

Caramel Tights

Caramel Opera Hose (seamless)

for Lee-ettes only

Caramel Tap Shoe 1 ½ inch high heel

Optional Items: Black Dance Boy Shorts/Skort

Elementary Tap

Solid Black Leotard with Sleeves

Caramel/Tan Tights

Capezio Tap Tie or Mary Jane Tap Shoe

Optional Items: Black Dance Boy Shorts/Skort

Acrobatics

Solid Black Leotard

Pink or Caramel Transition Tights

Bare Feet

Optional Items: Black Dance Boy Short

Sacred

Solid Black Leotard

(Elementary Sacred must have sleeves)

Elementary– Black Pull On Skirt

Intermediate MS/HS - Black Wrap Skirt

Black Footless Tights

Bare Feet or Foot Undeez™

For Boys Only

Solid White or Black Tee Shirt

Black Shorts or Pants

Appropriate Black Dance Shoes

The Dance Shoppe does not stock all male attire,

but can order items male students

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What Do Our Dancers Wear to Class? Dressing the part is part of the discipline!

Midriff leotards, tutus, and costumes are not allowed in the classroom. HAIR must be secured back from the

face and off the neck. Ballet students must wear hair in a bun! No loose jewelry. No visible tattoos. All dancers

may opt to wear legwarmers, a matching dance sweater, or CDA logo jacket during warm ups.

STAFF COVID-19 REOPENING PROTOCOL August 6, 2020

These protocols may be changed at any time, as mandates and regulations, continue to change.

All staff must be in good health, be able to answer that they have not received a positive test, are awaiting test results, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 within 14 days.

All staff shall wear a MASK entering the facility and in common areas of the studio as in the staff room, restrooms, and hallways, lobby, and in the studio rooms (following procedures below).

All staff will have temperatures taken upon entry to the facility and apply hand sanitizer. Anyone with temperature 100.4°F will be sent home immediately and must follow Cabarrus Health Alliance regulations for quarantine. To avoid this scenario, we ask that you take your temperature at home prior to arriving at the dance studio.

Staff masks must be worn while verbalized teaching directly to the students when a 6 foot distance is not possible. Masks may be removed when facing AWAY from dancers when demonstrating/teaching at a high level of exertion and maintain a 6 foot minimum distance from the students.

CLASSROOM REOPENING PROTOCOL FOR TEACHERS August 6, 2020

These protocols may be changed at any time, as mandates and regulations, continue to change.

All Classes – Spatial Markers must be placed around the walls of the studio rooms for students to place personal belongings. Water bottles will be allowed.

Teachers must GREET each dancer at STUDIO DOOR, taking temperature of each dancer and applying hand sanitizer. Any dancer whose temperature is above 100.4° must taken to the front office immediately for a recheck and will handle the situation from there.

Teachers will log into ZOOM for the class ONLY if a dancer in the class is registered as a VIRTURAL student. Teachers can greet this student but should “teach to the class on site.”

Teachers will direct students to spatial markers and ask dancers to remain there sitting quietly until class begins. Dancers may remove masks at your call and take spot on the dance floor using spatial markers. They have the option to keep masks on if parents prefer. (Ballet students 11 and older must wear mask when using the barre).

Dancers and teachers should take a timed water break during class.

Dancers are allowed to use restrooms, however elementary dancers MUST be given hand sanitizer upon reentry to the classroom in case proper hand washing did not take place in the bathroom.

Hand props used during class must be sanitized with wand or sprayed with cleaning agent before next class. Acrobatic mats must be spaced 6 feet apart and sanitized with light wand between each class.

Ballet barres but must be sanitized before the next class.

Dancers who have BACK TO BACK classes in SAME studio room should remain in the studio room. Dancers who have BACK TO BACK classes in DIFFERENT studio room should gather personal belongings, social distance standing (not sitting) in the lobby outside that classroom until teacher directs dancers to enter.

Special Note: Ballet Company members who have break between class may opt to leave the studio, and return, OR social distance WEARING A MASK in the PARTY ROOM until entering the classroom for Company, and following the directions of the teacher.

ENTERING AND EXITING THE STUDIO FOR TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS With the exeption of our Wiggle Students, all students must enter the studio on their own unassisted by parent. Parents of young students may walk their child to the entrance door. There will be no lobby seating or standing for parents for capacity and spacing mandates. Dancers must wear mask and use front entrance doors to enter facility, preferably on the side of the studio where their class takes place.

• Classes taken in Studio Rooms A, B, and C use entrance at Door 100 (the main entrance)• Classes taken in Studio Room D use Door 110

ALL PARENTS should PARK to PICK UP STUDENTS Dancers will wear masks to exit studio Dancers in Studios A, B, and D will EXIT out the BACK DOOR of the Studio room, acoompanied by dance assistant and walk to the front covered sidewalk for pick up by parents. Dancers in Studio C exit at Dance Shoppe and wait with dance assistant on sidewalk for pick up by parents

The DRIVE THRU IS FOR UNASSISTED DROP OFFS ONLY! (Dancers who can and exit the vehicle unassisted)

CLASSROOM REOPENING PROTOCOL FOR STUDENTS August 6, 2020

These protocols may be changed at any time, as mandates and regulations, continue to change.

All dancers (Except Wiggle) will be required to wear a mask to enter the building. Dancers will have temperature check and hand santizier applied to enter classroom.

Dancers should be dressed in dance attire (no changing at studio). Dance shoes should be carried in a small bag (no large duffles or large book bags) along with bottle bottle clearly labeled with the dancer’s name. Dancers carry dance bag & water into the classroom with them

Dance students will follow the directions outlined in the Classroom Protocol for Teachers.

PROTOCOL FOR STUDENTS CONTINUED MASKS– All students (except Wiggle) enter the building wearing a mask. Masks will be provided when a dancer forgets. Dancers ages 11 and older will be required to wear a mask while standing at the ballet barre. We do not recommend acrobatic students to wear masks when tumbling. However, all dancers are allowed to wear a mask the ENTIRE TIME while in class. That is a parental decision. All dancers will be given short water/mask breaks at their spatial spot. Dancers who must leave the classroom for any reason should be wearing the mask, and will wear a mask to exit the facility. As stated before, teachers will be wearing masks but may remove them when facing AWAY from dancers when demonstrating/teaching at a high level of exertion and can maintain a 6 foot minimum distance from the students.

THE VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTION Families who are unfcomfortable with the protocols may opt to attend our classes on Zoom. The biggestdifference from what was offered last spring will be Virtual Dancers will be participating with their classmates who are in the studio room and not at home. Families who choose this option must notify our office prior to dance start of your intention. Cabarrus Dance Academy reserves the right to use the virtual option on any given day (week) when in studio learning would put students or teachers at risk. Please read the Protocols for When A Teacher Tests Positive for Covid-19 and When A Student Tests Positive for Covid-19.

UPDATED RELEASE OF LIABILITY

These terms were added this season to Cabarrus Dance Academy Release of Liability. Sending your student to the Cabarrus Dance Academy means that you are aware of risks and assume all responsibility for risks.

I further acknowledge and understand, appreciate and agree that my child’s participation may result in possible exposure to illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to, MRSA, Influenza, and Covid-19. While personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others and assume full responsibility for participation and exposure.

WHEN A STAFF MEMBER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 These protocols may be changed at any time, as mandates and regulations, continue to change.

Staff members should alert the administrative staff at the first suspicion that they are symptomatic of Covd-19 or someone who lives in their household is showing symptoms or tested positive for the virus. Staff members who have tested positive must refrain from working on site until a full 14 days have passed since the positive test and are no longer symptomatic and/or cleared by the local health officials. We will treat each case separately as far as providing an alternative for the class whose TEACHER has a positive test result. Options will include: Informing the Class that the Dance Teacher has tested positive Continuing the class on site with another staff member Continuing the class virtually with the assigned teacher or a substitute Providing a virtual pre-recorded lesson for that class on BAND for the missed lesson Rescheduling the class when the Teacher is released from quarantine.

WHEN A STUDENT REPORTS A POSITIVE TEST OF COVID-19 We will inform the families of students who have taken class with a student who tested positive for Covid-19 by phone call and email. We will inform the TEACHER and the ASSISTANT of the positive case in the classroom by phone and email. We will post directives on the PARENT PORTAL for the dance families who are at risk. As an extra precaution, the classes who are at risk will be taught virtually the following week A student who tests positive must quarantine from dance classes on site for two weeks, with or without symptoms and cleared by the local health officials. Student may participate in class virtually if able.

When should my child quarantine from dance class? Is your dancer experiencing or has she/he experienced any of the following symptoms or exposures in the past fourteen days?

• Fever (100.4° or higher) • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Vomiting/Diarrhea • Has your child been in contact with a person who has tested positive for

Covid-19? • Has your child been in contact with anyone who has symptoms of Covid-19? • Has your child(ren) experienced a loss of taste or smell? • Have you or your child(ren) recently traveled outside the Continental United

States (CDC guidelines state you must self-quarantine for 14 days following the day of your return home)

• Please remember to wash and sanitize your hands, keep 6’ apart, and wear a mask when social distancing is not possible. Thank you all for your efforts in keeping each other safe and healthy!

If you have answered YES to any of the above, your dancer should not attend class today and should seek medical advice as well as follow the current guidelines outlined by the Cabarrus Health Alliance for quarantine dates for your situation.