COVID-19 Updates

Effective 3/23, in accordance with NY State Mandates, our premises shall be closed until further notice.

This page was updated on 5/9 at 7:00 PM.

In difficult times, we can find strength in supporting each other.

While we navigate the current crisis, we will be:

Conducting a GoFundMe for our Artists - 100% of it goes to the ARTISTS. Not PMT.
Selling PMT Bonds - Purchase a $75.00 bond & receive $100.00 back when we re-open. Good towards classes & rentals!
Pay It Forward Program - Purchase a class card, space or any time at PMT, and if you do not want it, we will gift it in your name to someone deeply affected by this crisis.
FREE ONLINE CLASSES - Throughout this crisis, we will be offering free & low cost classes for everyone. Follow us on IG - @pmthouseofdance - for more info.

To learn more about these initiatives, CLICK HERE.

We want to urge everyone to take care of yourself, your friends and family. You are all advised to stay home. If you decide to venture out, practice social distancing (6 feet of space between you and another), wash hands and avoid crowds. Please consult medical professionals and your local government for more guidance. To beat this, we need to work together. When thinking of your own needs, please also consider those who may be less fortunate than yourself.

This is an unprecedented situation. We are handling the situation as it comes. Without further guidance from NYC and the Mayor's Office, we cannot provide more solid time tables until you they do so.

Thus, until further notice, please note the following:

Classes and Workshops

Free online classes are currently available online.

Enjoy FREE classes throughout this crisis.

Cancellations:

ALL CLASSES are canceled until further notice. We are in PHASE 4 of the re-opening process. No time table has been provided as of yet.
ALL Performance Workshops are canceled until further notice, contingent upon the end of the NYS and NYC mandated 'Pause'. Teachers will be providing additional follow up, including video tutorials (where possible). Make Up classes shall be arranged at a later time.
ALL Youth Classes are being held online until we reopen.

Postponements:

Our PMT Student Show shall be postponed until further notice.
Our PMT Spring Dance Series at the MMAC is postponed until further notice.

Class, Membership & Workshop Info & Policy:

Members: Effective 3/16/2020, your membership shall be frozen until we are allowed to open at 100% as mandated by the state. However, you are eligible to take online classes for free until we are able to open our premises.
Class Card holders: The expiration date for all class cards shall be frozen from 3/16/2020 until we are permitted to open at 100% operating capacity as mandated by the state.
Performance Workshop Students: Those who are choosing not to continue with the workshop shall be issued a credit for the amount of classes remaining on their purchase. Should we not be able to resume the Spring Season, all credits shall be pushed to a future season of the students' choice (or any other purchase).
Youth Classes: Any missed classes shall be made up. If there are classes that are not made up, for whatever reason, these classes shall be eligible for a prorated credit. If a child is unable to participate, we will credit the unused portion of the season back to the purchaser.
Private Lessons: Private lessons can still run as scheduled. Lessons are available on online via Zoom or any video chat service. Please inquire for more details.
Information on Credits: Credits are good towards future use at PMT Dance Studio. They are also transferable (you may gift them). They do not expire.
All credits shall be placed onto your account automatically.
With questions about this, please contact pmthouseofdance@aol.com. For questions about your Mindbody account, please contact mica.pmt@gmail.com.

Rentals

In accordance with NY State Mandates, we will be closed for all rentals until further notice.

Policy on Canceled Space Reservations:

If you made a reservation by 3/15/2020, a credit, foor towards future use at PMT, shall be given for any cancellations made due to the current situation. Short notice cancellations shall be waived.
If you made a reservation on or after 3/16/2020, the normal cancellation policies shall be applied EXCEPT in the instance that state issued mandates change OR you are sick and choose to stay home.
Information on Credits: Credits are good towards future use at PMT Dance Studio. They are also transferable (you may gift them). They do not expire.

How to obtain your credit for space cancellations:

All requests must be sent via email to pmthouseofdance@gmail.com. Due to the higher than usual volume of emails, please allow 24-48 hours for a response.

Policy on Refunds

Given the enormity of requests, we cannot issue refunds. Our business would not remain sustainable, and in consideration of our faculty, staff and the hundreds that rely on our space, we have a responsibility to take the necessary steps to maintain operations. Additionally, this is shared struggle. We are all taking a pause in normal activities. This pause is not exclusive to us. The moment the crisis passes, we plan to quickly resume operations.

The arts community needs your support now more than ever. Thousands of artists are scrambling to find new ways to earn a meal. PMT, and other studios like ours, are needed for the community to survive and heal. Provisions for the arts are not provided in any relief measure. We rely on the compassion of those who enjoy our artistry to support us.

Response Times

We are working around the clock to stay on top of this situation. We are experiencing an higher than usual volume of emails and calls. Please allow time for responses. They may take up 48 hours.

We thank you for your understanding and support. Take care of yourselves and each other.

For information on the measures we are taking as well as recommendations for yourself, CLICK HERE.

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