Studio Update:
Hello Dancers,
The studio is currently open for limited scheduling MAINLY for CURRENT students who already have lessons.
COVID-19 related rules are in affect- see post below re: COVID Guidelines for Studio.
Please also read the update for September 16, 2020.
-Travis Kokkeler, Owner
PLEASE READ UPDATE for SEPT. 16, 2020
The studio is currently open for limited scheduling MAINLY for CURRENT students who already have lessons.
COVID-19 related rules are in affect- see post below re: COVID Guidelines for Studio.
Please also read the update for September 16, 2020.
-Travis Kokkeler, Owner
PLEASE READ UPDATE for SEPT. 16, 2020
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
DWT COVID Studio Guidelines
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
As many of you know, I am mainly taking current students, with limited openings for new students, in Studio. I also offer online video lessons, and am willing to teach you outdoors at a park, and have done so already, weather and time permitting.
For now, the new "normal" continues to be that I cannot and will not have direct contact with any student. Not only does it continue to be a mandate by the State, as well as Deschutes County, but ethically, I do not want to be responsible for anyone else contracting COVID by being a potential conduit, nor do I want to contract it myself. For all of you who have been understanding and supportive and continue to be, and who continue to try to be healthy and considerate, and support my doing so as well, I appreciate you. Thank you all.
-Travis
As per OHA and Governor Kate Brown (updated Sept 8, 2020) the following remains in effect at DWT, applicable excerpts shown, link to full guidelines follows posted excerpts;
Phase One and Phase Two Reopening Guidance – Fitness-related Organizations Authority: Executive Order No. 20-27, ORS 443.441, ORS 433.443, ORS 431A.010
Applicability:
This guidance applies to fitness-related organizations including but not limited to gyms, fitness centers, personal training, dance studios, and martial arts centers in Phase One and Phase Two counties.
Enforcement:
To the extent this guidance requires compliance with certain provisions, it is enforceable as specified in Executive Order 20-27, paragraph 26.
Definitions:
For purposes of this guidance, the following definitions apply:
• “Full-contact sports” means sports that involve a requirement or substantial likelihood of routine, sustained close proximity or physical contact between participants, and includes but is not limited to football, rugby, wrestling, cheerleading, basketball, hockey, dance, water polo, men’s lacrosse.
Distancing and Occupancy: Fitness-related organizations are required to:
• Limit fitness class size to maximum occupancy of the room (as long as it ensures six (6) feet of separation).
• Consider holding fitness activities or classes outdoors if it can be done safely, when it does not violate any local ordinances, and when participants and instructors can maintain six feet of physical distance.
• Prohibit full contact sports
• For one-to-one personal training, maintain six (6) feet of physical distance between trainer and client. Trainer and client should thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer (60-95% alcohol content) immediately before and after appointment.
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2352.pdf
For now, the new "normal" continues to be that I cannot and will not have direct contact with any student. Not only does it continue to be a mandate by the State, as well as Deschutes County, but ethically, I do not want to be responsible for anyone else contracting COVID by being a potential conduit, nor do I want to contract it myself. For all of you who have been understanding and supportive and continue to be, and who continue to try to be healthy and considerate, and support my doing so as well, I appreciate you. Thank you all.
-Travis
As per OHA and Governor Kate Brown (updated Sept 8, 2020) the following remains in effect at DWT, applicable excerpts shown, link to full guidelines follows posted excerpts;
Phase One and Phase Two Reopening Guidance – Fitness-related Organizations Authority: Executive Order No. 20-27, ORS 443.441, ORS 433.443, ORS 431A.010
Applicability:
This guidance applies to fitness-related organizations including but not limited to gyms, fitness centers, personal training, dance studios, and martial arts centers in Phase One and Phase Two counties.
Enforcement:
To the extent this guidance requires compliance with certain provisions, it is enforceable as specified in Executive Order 20-27, paragraph 26.
Definitions:
For purposes of this guidance, the following definitions apply:
• “Full-contact sports” means sports that involve a requirement or substantial likelihood of routine, sustained close proximity or physical contact between participants, and includes but is not limited to football, rugby, wrestling, cheerleading, basketball, hockey, dance, water polo, men’s lacrosse.
Distancing and Occupancy: Fitness-related organizations are required to:
• Limit fitness class size to maximum occupancy of the room (as long as it ensures six (6) feet of separation).
• Consider holding fitness activities or classes outdoors if it can be done safely, when it does not violate any local ordinances, and when participants and instructors can maintain six feet of physical distance.
• Prohibit full contact sports
• For one-to-one personal training, maintain six (6) feet of physical distance between trainer and client. Trainer and client should thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer (60-95% alcohol content) immediately before and after appointment.
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2352.pdf
DWT COVID Studio Guidelines
COVID-19 related rules/practices for lessons at Studio;
1. Upon arriving at the studio please be seated outside the door and use the time to change into your dance shoes.
2. You will have your temperature taken with a no-touch thermometer prior to being allowed to enter. If you have a temperature of 100 or higher, you will NOT be allowed to take your lesson and it will be marked as if you had.
3. You will initial next to your name/date of the lesson on a list that says:
4. Sanitize your hands BEFORE entering. Sanitize again before leaving.
5. You must wear a mask in the shoe changing area and on your lesson. (This is not a request. Note that you will not be allowed to take your lesson and will be charged for your lesson if you do not wear a mask.)
6. Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance at all times from any person other than your dance partner for the lesson. This applies to couples, not to a student and Mr. K, he is required to maintain 6 feet of distance from you at all times- see post for Sept 16, 2020 and below #7.
7. Please note that (for now) these lessons will be no physical contact between coach and student.
8. There is no water, no coffee, no snacks of any kind available in the studio at this time. Please be sure to bring water to your lesson if you would like to have some.
Thanks again to everyone for your continued patience and cooperation during this time.
1. Upon arriving at the studio please be seated outside the door and use the time to change into your dance shoes.
2. You will have your temperature taken with a no-touch thermometer prior to being allowed to enter. If you have a temperature of 100 or higher, you will NOT be allowed to take your lesson and it will be marked as if you had.
3. You will initial next to your name/date of the lesson on a list that says:
- a. You have no cough nor have you been coughing,
- b. You do not have a fever,
- c. You do not have any shortness of breath,
- d. You have not been in contact with anyone who either has COVID-19 or has shown any symptoms of COVID-19.
4. Sanitize your hands BEFORE entering. Sanitize again before leaving.
5. You must wear a mask in the shoe changing area and on your lesson. (This is not a request. Note that you will not be allowed to take your lesson and will be charged for your lesson if you do not wear a mask.)
6. Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance at all times from any person other than your dance partner for the lesson. This applies to couples, not to a student and Mr. K, he is required to maintain 6 feet of distance from you at all times- see post for Sept 16, 2020 and below #7.
7. Please note that (for now) these lessons will be no physical contact between coach and student.
8. There is no water, no coffee, no snacks of any kind available in the studio at this time. Please be sure to bring water to your lesson if you would like to have some.
Thanks again to everyone for your continued patience and cooperation during this time.