Site-Specific Protection Plan for East County Performing Arts Center
Updated Jan 11 2022

 

Person responsible for designing, executing and overseeing this plan- Nina Koch, owner

3901 Walnut Blvd Suites B&C
Brentwood, Ca 94513

925-240-5556

 

General Safety and Health Protocols

  • Lobby is closed to viewing for parents of dancers 7 and up
  • Water fountains are closed
  • All people age 2 and over are required to wear masks.  Even in classes.
  • Personal prop bags are available for purchase
  • Hand sanitizer is available at the front desk

 

Cleaning protocols

  • The studio is cleaned in its entirety daily either before or after classes.  Including disinfection of all surfaces by a professional commercial janitorial company.  



Drop off and pick up procedures protocols

  • Dancers cannot be dropped off more than 5 min early for class or pick up more than 5 min late
  • Dancers are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before starting class.  

 

Employee Training

  • Review protocols 
  • Staff must complete a Self Screening
  • Review Covid-19 general education https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Update-on-California-Pandemic-Roadmap.pdf
    • From https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/School%20Guidance_ADA%20Compliant_FINAL.pdf
      COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel virus that has been spreading worldwide. Community-acquired cases have now been confirmed in California. We are gaining more understanding of COVID-19’s epidemiology, clinical course, immunogenicity, and other factors as time progresses, and the situation is changing daily. CDPH is in the process of monitoring COVID-19, conducting testing with local and federal partners, and providing guidance and resources to prevent, detect and respond to the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in California. At this time, community transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in California. Educational institutions should prepare for possible impacts of COVID-19 and take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as other infectious diseases, including influenza and gastroenteritis.
    • The Ca SIP will not eliminate the disease it will slow the spread so medical teams can prepare and not be overwhelmed by an influx of patients.

 

  • Staff must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after using the restroom.  
  • All teachers and staff must wear masks
  • All teachers and staff are encouraged to be vaccinated

 

Our exposure guidelines follows the guidance of the Contra Costa Department of Health

  • If a dancer has tested positive
    • We notify the class of a mask to mask exposure
    • We contact the student who has tested positive 
      • Who were they in contact with without a mask
      • We notify the parent of those dancers privately
      • The dancer who had unmasked contact will be asked to quarantine 
      • Quarantine time is 10 days without a test or
      • Dancer can test 5 days after exposure and return to class with a negative test on day 6
    • The entire class does not need to quarantine since it was a mask to mask exposure
    • If the exposed dancer(s) is fully vaccinated the exposed dancer does not need to quarantine
      • Fully vaccinated means having both shots and 2 weeks have passed since the last does.

  • If there is a family member at home who tests positive for covid- REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS
    • We do not notify the class
    • Exposed dancer must quarantine
      • Quarantine time is 10 days without a test or
      • Dancer can test 5 days after exposure and return to class with a negative test on day 6 as long as the dancer has not been in contact with the family member who tested positive during those 6 days.   If the dancer has been in contact then the dancer must quarantine for 10 days. 
    • When a dancer needs to quarantine the dancer should take class via zoom

  

  • If a teacher has tested positive 
    • We notify the class of a mask to mask exposure
      • The teacher will quarantine for 5 days and can test 5 days after exposure and return to class with a negative test on day 6
        • Teacher will zoom in to classes when appropriate and have subs when appropriate.  
    • The class does not need to quarantine since it is a mask to mask exposure

 

  • If a teacher or staff member has been exposed, but does not test positive
    • We do not notify the class
    • If the teacher or staff member is vaccinated and the exposure was not from someone in their household he/she does not need to quarantine.  If the exposure is from someone in their household please follow the rules for unvaccinated exposure.
    • If the teacher of staff member is not vaccinated he/she must quarantine
      • Quarantine time is 10 days without a test or
      • Teacher can test 5 days after exposure and return to class with a negative test on day 6 as long as the dancer has not been in contact with the family member who tested positive. If the teacher has been in contact the quarantine time is 10 days.
    • Teacher will zoom in to classes when appropriate and have subs when appropriate. 

Brentwood Kids Dance at East County Performing Arts Center

Providing Dance Classes For Kids In Brentwood For Over 18 Years

We offer dance for kids in Brentwood ages 2-18 in a variety of styles including Ballet, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Tumbling, Tap, Jazz, & Contemporary.

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We Have Built a Reputation for Excellence in Dance Instruction

From your child’s first class to their graduation performance, ECPAC has a class for everyone! We specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. But, ECPAC is More Than Just Great Dancing®! Our dancers go beyond technique to develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident and conscientious young people who share their gifts and talents with the community.

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Here Are Some Of The Brentwood Kids Dance Classes We Offer

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Dance and sing to childhood favorites with a bit of tumbling and a lot of fun! We focus on learning how to follow directions through play and development of gross motor skills. Tutus and Bow Ties is our creative movement class for 18-30 months. Although not a parent participation class parents or care givers can and are encouraged to participate if they need too.

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Does your child love to sing and dance? Then Musical Theater is the perfect class! Students will learn vocal and dance numbers to perform at showcases throughout the year. This a a great class to cultivate performance skills.

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Ages 2-3 Boogie Babies

Our Ages 2-3 Boogie Babies program is a creative movement/ballet program. Our experienced adult teachers understand that our youngest dancers require the utmost care. That is why we pull out all the stops for our 2-3 year olds. We have put together a class format that is the perfect balance of structure and free expression. We use scarves, instruments, bean bags, hula hoops, ribbons and song and dance to teach dance basics and foundations. Our Boogie Babies program develops coordination, musical awareness, and listening skills as well as confidence, poise and discipline. All while they are having fun and socializing with other children their age!

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Ages 3-5 Boogie Babies Tap and Jazz

In our Ages 3-5 Boogie Babies program, our tap or jazz class dancer can take one or, better yet, both! Each month is focused on a different theme but follows the same structure so the dancers can count on the continuity and flow of the class which helps to build a trusting, safe environment. Our Boogie Babies program develops coordination, musical awareness, and listening skills as well as confidence, poise and discipline. All while they are having fun and socializing with other children their age and being taught by a qualified adult instructor!

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At ECPAC we believe Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Our Bitty Ballet program provides the building blocks for a successful future in Ballet and therefore in any other genre your dancer may pursue. We keep our Bitty Ballets magical by learning the story of a different classical ballet every 4-6 weeks. Our adult, professional teachers will nurture your child's interest in dance, while increasing coordination, concentration levels, poise, confidence, grace, flexibility and ability to follow instructions.

Hip Hop & Hippity Hop

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. At ECPAC our age appropriate Hip Hop classes will get your dancer excited about dance while keeping him/her active and fit! As always our Hip Hop classes are taught by experienced adults who will inspire your dancer and cultivate their self esteem in a structured, fun class setting.

Acrobatics

Your child’s safety is our priority! Our progressive acro program relies on a child’s own strength, flexibility, technique and training to execute the movements. Our tumbling classes are held on mats for safety but they we use the same floor we use for dance classes; it is resilient for joint safety but it does not provide any “rebound”. With a solid foundation of strength and flexibility our tumblers advance quickly and safely through our program, under the watchful eye of our professional adult instructor.

Ages 5-7 Tap & Jazz Combo

Our Terrific Tappers and Jiggly Jazz classes are such a wonderful way to introduce a child to the world of dance. These classes are a ½ hour which ensures to keep your child’s interest. ECPAC provides students with the highest quality dance training available allowing young dancers to reach their fullest potential. As always, building child’s self esteem and confidence is our priority! Jiggly Jazz and Terrific Tap classes are stacked together in the schedule. Dancers are encouraged to take both classes and we try to make it as convenient as possible for parents!

Ballet Classes

At ECPAC we believe Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Our Building Ballet program provides the building blocks for a successful future in Ballet and therefore in any other genre your dancer may pursue. From Building Ballet through our pre-professional levels our adult, professional teachers will nurture your child's interest in dance, while increasing coordination, concentration levels, poise, confidence, grace, flexibility and ability to follow instructions. CLICK HERE for our Ballet Guidebook

All Classes Ages 7+

Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Tumbling

Once a dancer reaches 7 years old he or she will take 45 min to 1.5 hour weekly classes per genre. We have many different teachers teaching many different classes with many different class times offered so we are confident you will find the right combination of style, teacher, level and time for your dancer. We offer classes to nurture and encourage the most beginning dancer and to challenge and inspire the most advanced pre-professional dancers… and for everyone in between!


East County Performing Arts Center in Brentwood has dance for kids! Be a part of our dance family today.

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