Dress Code and Class Etiquette

 

Dear Parents & Students,

We just wanted to remind you of our dress code and safety requirements for dance classes at Wasatch Arts Center.  Please remember for your dancer's safety no gum is allowed during class and no jewelry should be worn.  Hair MUST be pulled back away from the face and off the neck.

Dance Class Dress Code: 

Ballet 2 and up:  Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.  Hair pulled back into a BUN.

Jazz:  Black jazz capris or leggings, black leotard, fitted t-shirt or tank top, black jazz shoes.  Hair pulled back. Tights need to be worn if you wear shorts

Jazz/Hip Hop  :  Black leggings, black leotard, fitted t-shirt or tank top, black jazz shoes.  Hair pulled back. Tights need to be worn if you wear shorts

Ballet/Tap Combo:  pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes. Tutus or skirts may be worn for dancers under 5 if they are attached.  Hair pulled back.

Ballet/Jazz Combo:  pink leotard, tights, black jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, no tutus or skirts.  Hair pulled back.

Tap:  Black jazz capris or leggings or knee length shorts or mid-calf capris, black fitted t-shirt or tank, black tap shoes

Hip Hop:  Yoga or sweat pants or shorts, t-shirt, clean tennis shoes.  No jeans.  No bare feet.  Hair pulled back.

Modern:  Yoga or sweat pants, fitted t-shirt or tank, bare feet.  Hair pulled back.

Dance Class Etiquette:

·         Dress Appropriately.  Please come prepared to dance!  Proper attire helps the dancer move and the teacher is able to provide corrections.

·         Attend Regularly.  If you have to miss please let the teacher or school know in advance.

·         Arrive on time.   For your dancer's safety please do not miss the first 15 minutes of class.  Dancers warm-up during this time.  A good warm-up prevents injuries.  If you are late please stand at the door and apologize to the teacher and ask to participate.

·         Please ask permission to leave class for any reason.

·         Parents are welcome to watch outside of the classroom.  If you need to speak with your dancer please wait for a break.  Please keep interruptions to a minimum.

·         Do your best!  Take corrections.  Teachers love students who try hard and remember the things they need to work on.

Thanks for dancing with us!

Wasatch Arts Center

Returning to Dance for 2020 - 2021 and a Letter from Ms Alice

A Message from Alice White, Wasatch Arts Center Studio Owner
Re: Studio Safety

Dear Current and Potential WAC Families,

As we prepare to return to the studio on Tuesday, September 8th, the health and safety of our students, staff and extended WAC family members remains our highest priority! We have been thoughtful in our preparation to use the guidelines of our local and state government to put plans and systems in place to minimize risk, keep our WAC family safe and healthy and keep our studio operational during this continued COVID-19 circumstance.

The Utah Department of Health advised that single reports of COVID exposure does not require studio closure, nor is it recommended. Under these conditions’ businesses (dance studios) are encouraged to continue conducting business responsibly by doing the following:

• If a dancer or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, or was in contact with someone who has, they must notify studio administration and report an exposure risk.
• If WAC receives a report of exposure risk, we will 1st contact the Utah Department of Health to report and 2nd notify the parents of dancers who were in class and potentially exposed (while keeping individual names confidential during reporting).
• WAC will conduct an exposure-risk level cleaning at the studio ASAP.
• The individual who tested positive for COVID-19 or was in contact with someone who has, will be asked to self-quarantine for two weeks and attend dance classes through live Zoom from home.
• WAC can monitor employee self-quarantine but not students. As such, parents of dancers potentially exposed should monitor their child closely over the next several days - weeks and pay careful attention to the possible development of COVID-19 symptoms.
• Parents of dancers potentially exposed will have the choice for their child to continue taking class at the studio or temporarily participate through live Zoom in the safety of their home.
• If WAC were to receive cluster reports of exposure risk, we would work directly with the Utah Department of Health and take the necessary steps to maximize the health and safety of our WAC family members

Knowing COVID rules and regulations can change daily or even drastically, WAC is prepared to pivot our decision making, planning and execution at any given time. For now, I hope this letter will offer proof of our thoughtful consideration during this pandemic and provide the confidence needed to trust our organization during continued times of uncertainty.  We will continue to provide excellent service while maintaining a comfortable and safe experience for all WAC dancers and families.

Our teachers and staff are excited to welcome you back to the studio in September!

Alice White

WAC COVID-19 POLICIES FOR A SAFE REOPENING

Welcome to Wasatch Arts Center 2020-2021 Dance Season!

The following information has been provided to ensure parents and dancers have a happy, healthy and safe return to WAC classes this fall! Please make sure to review these policies prior to your first class.

 

General safety policies

•  Frequent hand hygiene
•  Enhanced cleaning procedures
•  Minimizing mixing and mingling via physical distancing practices
•  Curricular and facility adjustments
•  Gradual re-opening and continuous parent communications
•  Parents are asked to not send their children to class if they, or a member of their household, have a fever of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or respiratory symptoms.

•  Parents are asked to not send their children to class if they, or a member of their household, have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

FREQUENT HAND HYGIENE

•  Employees are required to wash and sanitize their hands before and in between every class that they teach
•  Hand sanitizing stations are available at the entrance of our studio and inside every studio.
•  Upon arrival and in between every class they take, students are asked wash and sanitize their hands.

 

ENHANCED CLEANING PROCEDURES

•  We have increased our cleaning frequencies and sanitation procedures in high traffic areas and high touch surfaces of the studio such as doors, viewing windows, barres, floors, counters, stereos, and bathrooms.

MINIMIZED MIXING AND MINGLING

•  We have made facility and organizational changes to reduce mixing and mingling in support of physical distancing recommendations. However, we understand that unlike older children and adults, young children cannot be expected to maintain social distancing at all times.

FACILITY & CURRICULAR ADJUSTMENTS

•  Dancers are required to bring personal water bottles labeled with their names. Drinking fountains will not be available.
•  Dancers will limit the belongings they bring to the studio.
•  Class sizes have been modified to reflect no more than 10 preschool dancers and 14 grade level dancers in a room.
•   Classrooms will end five minutes early to allow proper sanitation between classes

 

 

 

GRADUAL RE-OPENING & CONTINUOUS PARENT COMMUNICATION

•  WAC will adhere to continuous parent communication by using "green, yellow and red" to communicate Utah risk levels and dance class status.
•  Green indicates it is safe to attend face-to-face classes, all studio activities will return to normal and parents are allowed in the lobby.
•  Yellow indicates a cautionary change to service delivery, some studio activities will not be allowed, i.e., extra visitors in the lobby
•  Red indicates clients should stay home and attend class online.  We will offer all classes on Zoom at their regular scheduled times.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

•   Only parents of dancers age 7 and under will be allowed in our studio lobby to help little dancers get ready for class and use the restroom facilities.
•  Siblings and visitors of dancers will not be allowed to wait or congregate in the lobby during class operations.

 

MASKS

• WAC dancers and teachers are given the option to wear their mask during class or remove it during strenuous physical activity

 

 

 

FALL SCHEDULE FOR 2020-2021

REGISTER ON OUR STUDIO APP:  

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wasatchartscenter.mi

iTunes Link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wasatch-arts-center/id1506516832?ls=1

    OR ONLINE AT:  WWW.WASATCHARTSCENTER.COM

Summer 2020 Dance Class Schedule: Updated as of July 2, 2020

UPDATED!! as of July 2, 2020

Get ahead this summer by staying in shape and focusing on basic technique classes!  Dancers can take all classes offered at their level or focus on one discipline.  Purchasing a punch card allows dancers to come when their busy summer schedule allows.

Registration begins June 8th.  Please register online or by calling 801-253-6323.

Six Week Dance Classes

Ages 3 -5

Ballet/Tap Combo

Monday 3:30 – 4:30 PM

Ages 6 - 9

Ballet 1/2 Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 PM 

Jazz/Hip Hop 1/2 Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Ages 10 +

Ballet 3/4

Tuesday 2:00 to 3:00 PM

Thursday 11:30 to 12:30 PM

Tap for Levels 2 and up

Tuesday 4:00 to 4:30 PM

(Tap:  6 classes $45)

Jazz 3/ 4

Tuesday  3:00 to 4:00 PM

Jazz 5 (permission required)

Monday 2:30 to 3:30 PM

Ballet 5 Classes begin June 29 for Ballet 5 (no classes July 4^th )

Ballet 5/Adv

Monday 1:00 to 2:30 PM

Tuesday 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Wednesday 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Thursday 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Dance Company Only

 Technique/Workshops

Wednesdays 4:30 to 6:00

6  Week Session Tuition:

Combo Classes ………….…...$65

Levels 1 - 4 Punch Card:

12 classes………….………....…$120

6 classes………….…………....…$65

Unlimited Classes…………..…..$195

(for one student)

Levels 5 – Adv Punch Card:

12 classes……….…………....…$165

6 classes………………….…....…$85

Unlimited Classes …….…..…....$295

(for one student)

Dance Company Fees Apply for Company Technique Classes- please see Ms Alice

CONGRATULATIONS! To Our Dance Company 2020- 2021

CONGRATULATIONS! To our Dance Company 2020 – 2021

Junior Company

Paige Langford

Livi Stott

Lilliana White

Aerin Roper

Zoe Nissen

Julia Mitchell
Katelyn Wilberg

Advanced Company

Sage Jenson

Baylee Allen

Savannah Jenkins

Kaylie Mitchell

Senior Company

Annie Astle

Ella Stott

Cambria Young

Olivia White