We are dedicated to building empowered dance communities that keep youth happy, healthy, and safe in all environments.
- Background Checked – All desk Staff, Music Teachers, & Dance Teachers are background checked.
- CPR Certified – Our desk staff & dance teachers are CPR certified.
- Observation Windows – Our dance and music rooms have observation windows!
- Positive Role Models – Positive role models in body image, language, and behavior.
- Age appropriate – Committed to age appropriate artistic choices in music and movement.
- Social Media– Healthy & safe social media practices by staff being trained on how to safetly use social media.
- Security – Installed security cameras in the hallways at both locations
- Bathroom Checks – Devices routinely used in bathroom facilities for safetly.
- Hired Security– When classes are held in late hours.
- Student Only Bathrooms – We have dedicated “Student Only” bathrooms similar to our school systems.
- Security Seal Tape – On Are installed on ceiling vents to increase tamper detection.
- Anonymous Reporting Plaques – Plaques are provided in waiting ares with QR code to a web-form to give families a voice to easily help assist us in maintaining a safe enivronement and to report any “suspicious” behavior
- Ring Camera & Video Receiver– Are installed at each location ourside of one of the doors to be used when there is no one at the front desk and front door is locked for when private lessons are conducted when there are no group classes held
- Counseling Resources – Ones most benefiical to our community regarding everything from nutrition to emotional and mental support
- Safety Classes– Our teachers and staff take a class on noticing the unusual.
- Parent/Guest Check In & Check Out System– Fall of 2025 will introduce this system that will identify all adults in the lobby area.
- YPAD– School of Dance & Music is a part of the Youth Protection Advocates in Dance Organization. For more information please click here www.ypad4change.org
