COVID-19
COVID Policy Update for Fall Season
Red LightA red light pop-up means no in-studio classes for the week (you will also be notified via the email you provide at registration). Yellow LightA Yellow light on our website means that we have additional safety measures in place with limits to the number of people in the buildings at one time (this will…
Read More365 Days Later, Silver Linings in an Anniversary: Our 5-Star Studio Safety Pledge
Friday the 13th of March, 2020, Governor Noem announced school closures for South Dakota in response to a global COVID-19 pandemic. Continuously serving our dancing families was top priority! Within 48 hours the Academy of Dance Arts restructured to “open” Monday on a virtual platform, one of the first studios in the nation to continue…
Read MoreHow we returned to safer celebrations: Oz Reimagined 2020
“Thank you for being a catalyst and leading the HOW to return to safer gatherings!” The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center shared news of the impact the Academy of Dance Arts’ September performances have already had on the greater Rapid City Community in their Monday meeting with Studio Artistic Director, Julie A. McFarland. According to Theatre…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – August 25, 2020 – We Are Ready for YOU! Back to Studio Procedures
We’re excited to have you back in the studios! We created a video to help show you what to expect when returning to dance and in-person classes. Please watch the video for our return to studio COVID-19 procedures designed to keep everyone safe and healthy. It provides guidance on what to expect, how to enter…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – June 1, 2020
Re: Important Fall 2020 Season changes to Sturgis In-Person classes Due to COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic had on our business over the past three months, the Academy of Dance Arts has been adapting to serve the growing needs of our families throughout the Black Hills and Rapid City. Within 48 hours of the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update – May 20, 2020
We have been working hard to prepare for a return to studios phase in, including Safer Studios ™ protocols. Our team is making huge strides AND we are back to steaming costumes and making appointments for curbside, touchless pickup! Please see the Safer Studio™ Phase-In Guide below: Click here to download Safer Studio™ Phase-In Guide.
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