The current statistics indicate a steady rise in Florida’s Covid-19 positivity rate. Polk county is experiencing some of the highest cases and deaths in the state and is currently at a Red Alert level for a massive outbreak; the positivity rate in Polk is 15% and rising. The positivity rate is expected to reach higher levels in the next two weeks. The new, and more infectious Covid-19 strain has now been identified in Florida and is destined to overwhelm our already pressed medical facilities and hospitals. The Ballet Conservatory Dance Centre directors, are greatly concerned for the health and safety of its students, families and faculty. Therefore, the school directors have decided to keep the BCDC closed until the end of January, 2021. We feel that this closure for an additional three weeks can help to slow the infection rate and lessen the severity of high risks to our patrons and faculty. There will be no January 2021 tuition fees!

Classes will resume on Monday February 1st, 2021.

      Plans for our Spring Dance performances are underway! In the next couple of weeks while classes are on hold, the BCDC will be providing its students and families with video links to enlighten everyone about the exciting Spring performances.  Let’s all practice safe and proven virus mitigation protocols; Masks, Social distancing and lots of handwashing! 

Sincerely,

Kaarlo J. Lawlor, School Director

Ballet Conservatory Dance Centre