Surrey International Folk Dancing Society Newsletter
In-person dancing Thursday evening in the gym!
Thursday Folk Dancing Program Thursday, January 19
In-person folk dancing at Walnut Road Elementary School (16152 - 82 Ave Surrey) continues on Thursday.
We will dance from 7:15 to 9:45 pm (doors open 7 pm).
Enter the gym through the doors at the rear of the building.
We've reviewed our COVID policies to be up-to-date
and compliant with the provincial and K-12 school guidelines. See complete document here.
See SIFD rules at the end of this email.
Short Summary
Sign in at the door
Vaccinations are recommended but not required.
Masks are recommended but not required.
Hand holding is permitted but not required.
If you have any COVID symptoms or are not feeling well,
please wait until you are better before joining us.
Are there dances you'd like on this season's program?
Email surreyfolkdance@gmail.com with your dance requests.
Membership and drop-in fees pay for hall rental, insurance, and incidental expenses.
SIFD Safety Plan - updated Sept 9, 2022
In order to be compliant with Provincial and School Guidelines, the following rules will be followed by SIFD when returning to in-person dancing:
Communication: these rules will be published clearly ahead of time, posted on site, and reviewed with each participant on arrival.
Sign in: All participants must sign in.
Health Check: Anyone with symptoms of COVID will be asked to leave.
Vaccination: While vaccination plus booster(s) is strongly recommended for reducing the severity of COVID, participants will not be asked to show Proof of Vaccination.
Masks: Mask usage is strongly encouraged.
Social Distancing: Participants will maintain a safe distance based on personal comfort. Holding hands is permitted, but no one should feel pressured to join hands.
Hand Washing: Everyone should wash hands or sanitize frequently.
Food/Beverages: Food and beverages are discouraged per school policy for gym usage. Water bottles are ok.
NOTE: All rules strictly enforced, violators will be asked to leave
Upcoming Dancing Dates
January 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2
No dancing during Spring Break
March 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 8
Spring Dance Party on June 15
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