Protocols for the Professional Ballet-Academic Program
Canada's National Ballet School has put enhanced health and safety measures in place for all students and staff. For the Professional Ballet-Academic Program, these protocols include those specific to dance training, academics, and residence. These include, but are not limited to:
- All students must confirm a health declaration electronically before entering NBS buildings. Each time the student enters the building and signs-in, they are declaring that they are healthy, free of symptoms, had no known contact with a probable COVID-19 case, and have not traveled outside of Canada in the last 14 days.
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Hiring of an NBS Nurse Practitioner who will provide guidance and expertise in monitoring student health
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Staff training on all protocols
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Enhanced and extensive cleaning schedule in all buildings
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Assigned and staggered entry and exit times for students
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Assigned cohorts consistent across dance training, academics and residence
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Extensive physical distancing measures with staff supervision
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Masks required when moving through buildings
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Designated washrooms for cohorts
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Handwashing/sanitizing guidelines and education
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Extensive signage posted throughout buildings outlining protocols
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Blend of in-person and online academic instruction
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Detailed plans for welcoming international students, including arrival and quarantine plans
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Thorough Outbreak Plan
The above provides brief highlights of NBS' protocols for the Professional Ballet-Academic Program, but does not capture the full extent of the protocols in place. Professional Ballet-Academic Program students and families have been provided with detailed documents and orientations about NBS' return to campus protocols.
If you are a member of the general public and have any questions about these protocols, please contact info@nbs-enb.ca.
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