COVID-19 PROTOCOL

We will continue to have a closed lobby for all classes, with the exceptions of preschool classes, special needs class and private lessons. Masks will be optional for all students and staff, and we will continue to sanitize after each class as well as provide hand sanitizer to all students before and after class.

Student Confirmed Case Protocol

  • Parent/guardian should contact the studio after a student receives a positive COVID-19 test result.

  • If the student is at the studio, they will be isolated and must go home immediately. If they are home, they should remain home.

  • Per the Department of Health-Hillsborough, the confirmed positive student will be required to isolate for the length noted below:

    • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared or since positive test date if asymptomatic: and

    • At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications; and

    • Overall symptoms have improved.

  • Individuals determined to be close contacts will quarantine for 10 days if they remain symptom free per CDC and FLDOH recommendations OR 7 days if a PCR test on day 6 or later is negative and they remain symptom free. Vaccinated students and those who have tested positive in the last 90 days do not need to quarantine.

  • Studio and common areas will be deep cleaned within 24 hours.

  • COVID-19 positive students must meet the following criteria prior to returning to school:

    • COVID-19 Symptoms have improved AND fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

Student Close Contact of a Confirmed Positive Case Protocol

  • Parent/guardian will be contacted immediately by the studio if a student is determined to be a close contact of a confirmed positive case.

  • If the student is at the studio, they will be isolated and must go home immediately. If they are home, they should remain home.

  • Per the Department of Health-Hillsborough, the close contact of a confirmed positive case will be required to quarantine for the length noted below:

    • Students will be quarantined for 10 days if they remain symptom free and can return to the studio on day 11 OR

    • Quarantine can end after 7 days, and students can return on day 8 if a PCR test performed on day 6 or later is negative and they remain symptom free.

    • Students who are vaccinated or who have tested positive in the last 90 days do not need to quarantine.

    • Students who were within three (3) to six (6) feet of an infected student where both students were engaged in consistent and correct use of well-fitting masks will be excluded from quarantine.

  • Students must meet the following criteria prior to returning to the studio:

    • No evidence of COVID-19 symptoms at any time during the 7-day (if tested negative) or 10-day quarantine period.

    • If COVID-19 tested, have received negative COVID-19 test results.

  • Close contacts of a confirmed positive case are not required to be COVID-19 tested before returning to the studio.

  • Close contacts of a confirmed positive case who develop symptoms within 14 days after exposure should not return to the studio.