Finally Reopening!

Hey dancers!  Long time no see!  
It's been a long three months, but we're finally happy to say that we're cautiously reopening the studio!
So here's what's happening and what our safety guidelines are:

Our Lessons:

1. Nate and Lisa are both available for private lessons right now, so feel free to book a lesson anytime!
2. Starting on June 18th, we will be reintroducing group lessons.  Don't expect everything to return to normal though.  We're playing it by ear and we're trying to stick with the safety guidelines recommended by the state.  One change we have to do, for example, is require students to sign up for classes ahead of time.  Please go to our Lessons Page to view the schedule and the new changes.

Our Safety Guidelines:

1. We will be requiring students to wear masks while in our studio.  Of course, we're anticipating that some students will want to dance with other students, so in those cases, we recommend wearing gloves as well.  We will have masks and gloves on hand if you need them, as well as hand sanitizer
2. In our group classes, we are limiting the number of students to a maximum of 9 per class (with a teacher, that keeps to the social gathering guidelines of no more than 10 indoors).  Because of this, our students will have to sign up for a class ahead of time.
3. We will not be changing partners in class.  We recommend coming to class with a partner.  If you come alone, you can choose to dance with one other willing student (or the teacher), but be prepared to dance alone.
4. To minimize the number of surfaces that will be touched, we will not have the water cooler or mints available.  We recommend bringing your own water.  Please also only use the chairs we indicate you can use.
5. Our teachers need time to sanitize the studio between lessons.  Please arrive to class five minutes early to pay so that we can start on time.  There will be a 10-minute practice after each lesson, but once that is done, we kindly ask that you leave the studio so that the teachers can clean the room.
6. It almost goes without saying, but we ask that you please practice social distancing with other dance couples while in our studio, and to not come to Hartford Ballroom if you are not feeling well.  We need to do the best we can to ensure the safety of all the dancers at our studio, and we appreciate your help in keeping our community healthy.

It's going to be tough and a little confusing over the next few weeks, but we're all experiencing dancing withdrawal and we need to get a fix and see people again!  So see you on the dance floor!