Safety & Emergencies

In case of emergency, Dance Directions staff will follow this procedure:

1. Grab the emergency backpack located in each studio.

2. Evacuate the building leaving no child behind unless your life is severely threatened.

3. Lead all students to the designated evacuation location. (Sandman Hotel Parking Lot)

4. Take attendance ensuring all students are accounted for.

5. Check that all students are healthy and uninjured. If there is a serious injury, tend to them immediately. If there is no life threatening injury, call for help before tending to the injury.

6. Call 911 if there is serious injury, the building is on fire, the building has collapsed or some other event requiring emergency personnel has occurred.

7. Call Cierra Rohde if she is not there.

8. Cierra Rohde will inform parents that the children are safe and where to pick them up.

9. A teacher or Cierra will accompany the ambulance should a child need emergency care and their parent is not there.

10. Continue to stay calm and help calm the children.

11. Do not leave until every child has been picked up by their parent or guardian

Safety of students and staff is the top priority

Do not delay action in an emergency

When in doubt, act first and report immediately after

Emergency Services: 911

Studio Management: Cierra – 604-842-6410

If a student or staff member is injured or unwell:

Stop class immediately if needed

Ensure the area is safe

Do not leave the injured person alone

Call 911 if situation is serious or life-threatening

Notify management as soon as possible

Document the incident after the situation is under control

If fire alarm sounds or fire is suspected:

Stop all activities immediately

Exit the building using the nearest safe exit

Do NOT stop to collect belongings

Assist students calmly and quickly

Move to designated safe meeting area outside (if applicable)

Call 911 if not already confirmed by alarm system

Do not re-enter the building until cleared by authorities

During shaking:

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Stay away from mirrors, windows, and heavy equipment

Do not run outside during shaking

After shaking stops:

Check for injuries

Evacuate building if safe to do so

Follow fire exit routes if needed

Await further instructions before re-entering

If there is a threat inside or outside the studio:

Lock studio doors immediately if possible

Move students to a secure, hidden area

Keep quiet and remain out of sight

Do not open doors until given clear confirmation

Call 911 if safe to do so

Notify management when possible

If power is lost:

Remain calm and keep students in place

Check if outage is building-wide or isolated

Use available lighting (phones, emergency lighting if applicable)

Do not continue technical classes until systems are safe

Notify management immediately

Decide whether to continue or cancel classes based on conditions

All incidents must be reported, including:

Injuries (minor or major)

Security concerns

Equipment-related accidents

Any situation requiring emergency response

After immediate safety is handled:

Inform Cierra

Document what happened clearly and factually on provided incident form that can be found in the office

Include time, location, and people involved

First aid kit location: (add specific location here)

Only trained staff should administer advanced first aid

Basic care (cleaning, bandaging, comfort) may be provided if appropriate

Always escalate serious injuries immediately

Never leave an injured or distressed student alone

Never assume someone else has called for help

Safety decisions take priority over schedules and classes

When uncertain, escalate immediately