We are committed to keeping our families safe while we get back to dance!

Our board of directors, directors, and staff have been working hard to get back into the studio during these times when we really need the joy of dance. Our re-start policies & procedures consist of new dancer responsibilities and requirements which will help us keep YOU safe!

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RRD Smart Re-Start Policies & Procedures

RRD Dancer Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Dancers will enter through the MAIN door and exit through the employee entrance.

• Dancers must wash hands with provided hand sanitizer immediately upon entering the studio.

• Dancers will arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to class time and will leave RRD no later than 5 minutes from end of class.

• Dancers with symptoms (i.e. fever, cough, shortness of breath, body aches, chills, loss of taste/smell etc.) will stay home.  If they arrive ill, or develop symptoms while at RRD, they will be secluded until a parent / guardian arrives.

• Dancers will arrive fully ready to RRD and will not be permitted to change clothes for any reason.

• Dancers will only arrive with the following in a small bag:

  • Water bottle (full)

  • Dance Shoes

  • Tights

• Dancers must wash hands prior to exiting the building.

• Dancers that drive themselves will also exit at the employee entrance.

• Dancers will not be permitted to stay in the building if they have a break between classes.  This also relates to siblings.  If a sibling’s class time starts at a different time to another dancer in the family, they will not be permitted to enter until their scheduled class time.

 What RRD is doing to keep dancers, families, & staff safe:

• Staff members with symptoms (i.e. fever cough, shortness of breath, body aches, chills, loss of taste / smell, etc. will be instructed to stay home as well as notify supervisor of symptoms and follow CDC- recommended guidelines regarding what to do if you are sick.  Sick employees will not be permitted to return to work unless cleared by a health professional or symptom free for 72 hours.

• All staff will wash their hands immediately upon entering the building and proceed to have their temperature taken.

• Dressing Room will be CLOSED until further notice.

• Waiting areas will be CLOSED until further notice.

• Water fountains will be CLOSED until further notice.

• Vending Machine will be shut down until further notice.

• Cleaning Protocols:

  • All studios will be deeply sanitized morning and night.

  • Between classes, all studio doors, equipment used, bars, and any other touched service will be sanitized before the next class can enter.  Common areas (entryways, bathrooms) and hard surfaces will be cleaned / disinfected by staff both morning and night.  Along with frequently while classes are in process.

  • Small props / equipment will cleaned / disinfected by staff prior to being put away.

• The following will be provided at RRD for staff/ families/ dancers:

  • No-touch receptacles

  • Hand soap & handwashing stations (bathroom sinks)

  • No-touch hand sanitizing stations

  • Alcohol based hand sanitizer in multiple locations including every studio.

  • Disposable wipes for cleaning / sanitizing commonly used surfaces.

• Staff will be trained in how to properly sanitize / disinfect while at RRD.

• Class sizes will be limited depending on the square footage of each studio so that we meet North Dakota State guidelines.

• Temperatures will be taken right in the studio should a staff member feel that your child should be screened.

• Classes will have staggered start and stop times to ensure RRD follows ND state guidelines for groups of people.

• Staff will train all dancers at the beginning of the sessions on the importance of covering your cough, handwashing, and tips and tricks to staying healthy.

• Caitlin Killoran, Executive Director & the RRD Board of Directors COVID-19 task force will continue to monitor all guidelines and the state of the current pandemic frequently and will adjust all operating procedures accordingly to ensure that we are taking all necessary precautions to keep our dancers, families, and staff safe.

Should COVID-19 be reported at RRD we will take all necessary precautions including:

• Canceling certain classes that COVID-19 may have been present in for a period of 24 hours.

• Deep and through sanitation of the entire studio.

• Alert all families should we feel that your dancer or family may have come into contact with an infected person.

• Follow all CDC guidelines and the State of ND procedures.

**Red River Dance reserves the right to modify all policies and procedures at any given time without prior notice to ensure the utmost safety for our dancers, families & staff and to stay in compliance with the State of North Dakota.

Our studio is taking great strides to ensure the safety of your children while they are in our care.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding our policies, procedures or guidelines, please do not hesitate to reach out to the following:

Red River Dance -  701.280.0004

Micayla Brown, Office Manager -

Alexis Syverson, Program Director -

Caitlin Killoran, Executive Director - OR 701.404.7085

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