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PSPA Covid-19 Protocols

June 29, 2020 No Comments

PSPA Covid Protocols & Guidelines

General Information Regarding PSPA Re-Opening Plan

Massachusetts Phase 3 – PSPA studio re-opens for group classes July 13, 2020

Dear Dance Parent,

It’s a challenging time as our community begins the Re-Opening Process and the studio moves back to “in-studio” classes starting July 13, 2020 as part of Governors Phase 3 plan.

We’re reaching out to let you know about the protocols and updates we’re implementing at PSPA creating safe dancing space within the studio in light of the Covid Health Crisis.

PLEASE NOTE:

Summer students will receive “additional, specific” details for your summer classes or day camp

Open House Saturday, July 11^th  9:00 – 12:00  /  Sunday, July 13^th  9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:00

PSPA Protocols are as follows (as of June 27, 2020):

Studio General Information:

• PSPA is proud to be one of the core group of Massachusetts Studios to actively contribute and lead the way in defining a Dance Studio specific category and participate in the development of the state guidelines for Dance Studios and re-opening standards due to the COVID Pandemic!
• Staff – All have attended CDC protocol training sessions keeping us up to date as of this time. We continue to monitor for any new or modified items and will remain current in their training
• Class sizes are limited to 10 or less in compliance with group gatherings for Dance Studios
• Studio areas are marked in color coded “personal dance spaces” in order that students are able to visually maintain the recommended minimum 6 foot separation
• Masks are required in all common areas
• Should we have a confirmed case of COVID within the studio, be assured we will notify all that “may” have been exposed
• Separate space screened off for anyone that feels ill to wait for pickup in the lobby area
• As we run multiple studios, “current” published start times may be altered slightly to allow for only one class entering /exiting at a time – you will be notified if this impacts your class
• Common areas are not open to the public during class times without prior arrangements. You may call while here in the paring lot as well for last minute requests and we will accommodate as much as possible depending on schedule and if classes / teachers are in session or transition. Special arrangements and proper social distancing will be in place for our “youngest” students to have a parent in the lobby during class
• Front Desk Hours are limited to promote non-contact interaction. Please feel free to contact us via phone or email until additional Covid Front Desk hours are established
• Acro dance mats are not shared during class and sanitized after each use
• Bathroom will be cleaned and sanitized after each use
• Each studio as well as the office has a sanitation kit
• The lobby is divided by a Sneeze Screen allowing one bathroom for studio 1 & 2 and the other for studio 3 & 4
• Between each class:
  • Ballet barre’s, door knobs, doors and frames are wiped down with Lysol or equivalent wipes
  • Any props or other items used in class will be sanitized prior to the next use
  • Lobby area (counter, doors, door frames, hand rails, etc) will be wiped / cleaned as above
• Regardless of any guidelines, we realize everyone will have their own comfort level and we fully support each and every one of our dance families in their personal decisions during this time of uncertainty

Dancers:

• If your dancer doesn’t feel well please do not allow them come to the studio
• Everyone is required to wear a mask entering and leaving the studio and in common areas
• Everyone will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entering and leaving the studio
• Minimize what belongings you bring with you
• Clearly label all items – including water bottles, etc – Please do not bring any unnecessary personal items
• Each studio will have an identified space for each dancer to place their dance bags / shows, etc – none will be kept in lobby
• Please wash and sanitize your hands if you leave the studio space and re-enter (eg: bathroom, etc)
• If your dancer falls ill at the studio they will be removed from class, placed in the Sick Room in the lobby. You will be contacted for their immediate pick up.
• Masks may be worn in studio if dancer chooses, but are not required in class per CDC guidelines. Must be put on if a dancer enters common space

Summer Financials:

• Any class cancellations due to COVID related mandated guidelines will result in a full refund of camp or class tuition
• We realize many of our families have been impacted financially due to COVID and as always, if you need assistance in the form of financial aid for dance, please reach out to us so we hay help you to the best of our ability to insure your dancer is able to attend
• We are also modifying our tuition refund policy for the summer camps / classes as follows:
  • If you have already registered for a summer class/intensive/camp and have already decided not to attend – Please let us know now and we will refund any tuition paid – just let us know as soon as possible
  • If you have registered or will register and planning to attend – Tuition must be paid minimum of 14 days prior to start of class (or prior arrangements made)
  • You will receive email specific to your class with additional detail
  • There will be NO REFUNDS for cancellations made ten business days or less for any and all Dance/Acro/ Workshops/Camps/Intensives Programs due to the required limited class size and our necessary commitment to staff and dance camp supplies. The exception of course-if class is cancelled due to a ” Shut Down” initiated by Governor Baker. 

Please make use of your Jack Rabbit Parent Portal for transactions. Or mail your payments to PSPA 30 Corporate Park Dr. Suite 400, Pembroke Ma 02359

All Protocols are subject to change in accordance with required CDC recommendations and Governor Baker and his committee.

We at PSPA want our dance families to know that the safety and wellbeing of our dancers is our first priority. We intend to keep you informed and ask you to contact us with any concerns you may have or to make us aware of any product suggestions you have encountered.  (We are always on the lookout for cleaning supplies and sanitizer!) We wish to thank our returning Students and Dance Families for their continued love and support and extend a warm welcome our new dancers and their families.

Sparkle and Shine,

Miss Kathleen, Mr. Michael and your PSPA Staff

2021 Dance Team Starts July 29

June 29, 2020 No Comments

Dance & Acro Teams for 2021 Starts July 29^th  Inquire if interest! (multiple levels)

Kids Expo

May 5, 2020 No Comments

Join us on Sunday September 13th, 2020 at the Kingston Collection for the ​South Shore Kids Expo! The South Shore Kids Expo offers FUN experiences and showcases for kids of all ages…and opportunities and information for parents from a variety of organizations, business and services for kids! ​ This FREE event is for kids of all ages!

Take Center Stage Dance Competition 2020

March 12, 2020 No Comments

• Overall High Score – #209 My Shining Hour – Isabella Almeida
• Advanced High Score – #209 My Shining Hour – Isabella Almeida
• Teen Advanced Duo/Trio – Fifth Place Medal – #212 Carry You – Campbell Dixon & Sarah Blake
• Teen Advanced Solo – Ninth Place Medal – #206 The Beat Goes On – Sofia Branco
• Teen Advanced Solo – Eighth Place Medal – #208 All I Want – Campbell Dixon
• Teen Advanced Solo – Sixth Place Medal – #207 All that Matters Now – Lily Romanelli
• Junior Advanced Solo – High Score Plaque – #209 My Shining Hour – Isabella Almeida
• Junior Advanced Solo – Sixth Place Medal – #210 Imagine – Hayley Casper
• Mini Novice Solo – Second Place – Take a Chance on Love – Ashton Nicinski

Adjudicated Awards:

• Mini Novice Solo – Platinum – Take a Chance on Love – Ashton Nicinski
• Teen Advanced Duo/Trio – Platinum – #212 Carry You – Campbell Dixon & Sarah Blake
• Junior Advanced Solo –Platinum – #210 Imagine – Hayley Casper
• Junior Advanced Solo – High Platinum – #209 My Shining Hour – Isabella Almeida
• Teen Advanced Solo – Platinum – #211 Trolley Song – Julia Feldman
• Junior Advanced Solo – High Gold – #215 Pennies from Heaven – Emily Binette
• Teen Advanced Solo – Platinum – #208 All I Want – Campbell Dixon
• Junior Advanced Solo – Platinum – #214 Honeysuckle Rose – Isabella Marucci
• Teen Advanced Solo – High Gold – #213 Black & Gold – Sarah Gibson
• Junior Advanced Solo – High Gold – #205 Is It Alright – Isabella Almeida
• Teen Advanced Solo – Platinum – #206 The Beat Goes On – Sofia Branco
• Teen Advanced Solo – Platinum – #207 All that Matters Now – Lily Romanelli

Spirit of Dance 2020

March 12, 2020 No Comments

Spirit of Dance Awards

Somerset, MA

February 29-March 1, 2020

Proud to announce PSPA received the STUDIO SPIRIT AWARD!

• Special Award “Classic and Cool” – Elegance
• Elegance was also invited to the Judges Choice Dance Off at Nationals!
• Elegance received an Ultimate
• Better Together received a Gold
• Big Time received a High Gold
• Newsies received an Ultimate
• Newsies received a Special Award for “Fabulous Feet”
• Survivor received an Ultimate
• Waltz from Coppelia received a High Gold
• Sparrow received a High Gold
• Song Bird received a High Gold
• Survivor -Competitive Teen Sm Group Overall 4th place
• 3rd place for Elegance
• Special Award “Heels on Fire” – When I was your Man
• The Beat Goes On received an Ultimate
• When I was your Man received an Ultimate
• Love is a Verb received an Ultimate
• Love is a Verb was awarded a Scholarship for Dance in NY or LA in the amount of $2020 for Boys Dance Too!
• Imagine Received an Ultimate
• My Shining Hour received an Ultimate
• Is It Alright received a High Gold
• I’m Coming Home received a High Gold
• All I Want received a High Gold
• Blue Lips received a High Gold
• Trolley Song received an Ultimate
• AWO received a High Gold
• Ain’t Nobody received a High Gold
• Black and Gold Received High Gold
• All that Matters received High Gold
• Hello Dolly received an Ultimate
• Hello Dolly received a special award “Nuance is Nice”
• This is Me received an Ultimate Production overall High Score 2nd place
• Hello Dolly received 1st Place!
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It was an amazing weekend and great start to our Competition Season! Thank you to our choreographers, dancers and especially our Dance Parents for their love and continue support.