October 5, 2021 Update

The health and safety of our Richmond Ballet community remains our number one priority. We will continue to monitor the latest CDC and local government guidelines, making any changes or adjustments to our protocols as needed throughout the season. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these constantly evolving times.

Masks are required to be worn at all times while in the Richmond Ballet building (see exception for fully vaccinated Adult students below).

21/22 SEASON PERFORMANCES

We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre! Please note that we are seating at 100% capacity this season. Following local health and government guidelines, as well as recommendations from the Ballet’s medical task force team, we have put many protective measures in place for our performances.

Upon entering the theatre, all audience members ages 12 and above are required to show printed or digital proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or of a professionally-administered negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance. Patrons ages 18 and above will also need to show a photo ID. All patrons ages 2 and above will continue to be required to wear masks. Please note: Proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID test is not required for children under the age of 12.

What will I need to present at the door?

All patrons ages 12+ will be required to present printed or digital copies of either proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a professionally-administered negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the performance. Fully vaccinated means that it has been at least two weeks following your second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or first dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.

All patrons ages 18+ are also required to present a photo ID.

TIP: Photograph your photo ID and vaccination card together in one photo on your phone.

What types of proof of vaccination will be accepted?

You may present a physical or digital (such as a photo on your phone) copy of your:

• CDC vaccine card;
• vaccination record from a medical provider; or
• vaccination record from the VA Department of Health - download record here

What types of COVID tests will be accepted?

Only professionally-administered PCR or rapid antigen tests that have been taken within 72 hours of the performance will be accepted. You may present physical or digital proof of the negative result, which must also include your name and the date the test was taken.

Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, we have put the following protective measures in place for Studio Theatre performances:

• requiring all staff and audience members, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks covering both the nose and mouth
• cleaning and disinfecting the theatre prior to each show
• emailing digital playbills in advance of the performance (richmondballet.com/playbill)
• suspending drink service at the Ballet Barre
• providing hand sanitizer throughout the facility
• designating staircases as “up” or “down” only
• encouraging all patrons who do not feel well to stay home*

Choreographer's Club
We were hopeful that we could gather once again for a reception with the dancers but with the current Delta variant surge, we feel that everyone’s health and safety should be handled with utmost caution. While we will not host receptions until it is safe to do so, our Choreographer’s Club ticketholders will still experience the exclusive post-show Q&A sessions with the artists, designers, and dancers as well as receive a special treat so that they may enjoy a piece of the reception at home.

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, we have put the following protective measures in place for Dominion Energy Center performances:

• requiring all staff and audience members, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks covering both the nose and mouth
  • masks may be removed to eat and drink in the lobby; however, they must be worn at all other times, including during the performance.
• enhanced and continuous cleaning and sanitizing of high touch points and public areas throughout the venue
• emailing digital playbills in advance of the performance (richmondballet.com/playbill)
• offering cashless-only transactions for concessions and serving individually packaged wine, beer, and soft drinks, as well as candy and boxed popcorn
• providing hand sanitizer throughout the facility
• implementing enhanced air filtration measures throughout the building
• encouraging all patrons who do not feel well to stay home*

 

SCHOOL OF RICHMOND BALLET

School of Richmond Ballet has established specific building entry and class protocols, including:

• Requiring all students to complete health survey prior to entering the building
• Requiring masks to be worn at all times (see Adult Division information below for exception)
• Limiting class sizes to allow for social distancing
• Cleaning and disinfecting ballet barres and floors daily with faculty and staff supporting cleaning strategies through the day and in between classes

ADULT DIVISION

Fully vaccinated adult students participating in our Adult Division may take class without a mask. Because the School of Richmond Ballet is home to students of all ages, all clients must continue to wear a mask while entering and exiting the building. Clients will only be allowed to remove their masks once they enter the studio for class. Fully vaccinated students who prefer to wear masks may feel free to do so.

Fully vaccinated is defined by the CDC as:

• 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

We ask our adult students who are not fully vaccinated to continue to wear masks at all times, including when taking class, in accordance with CDC guidelines, and to keep taking all precautions until you are fully vaccinated or until the CDC indicates masks are no longer necessary.

VIEW THE COMPLETE LIST OF SRB PROTOCOLS

Children’s, Lower, Middle & Upper Divisions | Adult Division