Studio Kalabanté
Code of Conduct and General Operation
Effective Date of Terms: 2022-01-01
Last update: 2021-12-30
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Here are the details about how the studio works. It is also intended as a reminder of the health instructions, in connection with the prevailing situation due to COVID-19, as well as a way to learn about the regulations and safety instructions to be followed. It is imperative that you also read our policy against harassment. This document must be fully understood, completed and signed.
Cordially,
The management of Kalabanté Productions.
REGISTRATION
The studio offers access to the circus community. The artists professionals and qualified coaches can apply for free membership.
Amateurs (recreational activities) are also welcome. Registration requests and accompanying documentation should be sent to the following address: studio@kalabanteproductions.com
Once the documents are received and accepted, the applicant will receive a link to make their own reservations on the public calendar.
PAYMENTS
For the period from January 1 to June 30, 2022, thanks to our grant from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, professional artists are exempt from paying for free training.
However, coaches and amateurs must pay their entrance fee:
$10 for a single entry
$90 for unlimited monthly access
Payments are made:
by INTERAC transfer to the following address: administration@kalabanteproductions.com (Code: Cirque)
or cash on the spot in the slush fund.
BUSINESS HOURS
When the schedule changes, a communication will be sent to you by email.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday : 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
RESERVATIONS AND PROCEDURES
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Each participant is responsible for managing their schedule and their booking.
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When you become a member, you have access to online booking for Studio Space.
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In the event of a planned absence, reservations must be removed from the calendar, otherwise a penalty of $10 will apply in the event of non-compliance with the cancellation conditions.
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Delays of more than 20 minutes cannot guarantee your access to the reserved point.
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''PRIVATE'' reservations listed on the calendar indicate that the studio is closed to the public; if the private booking ends at 1:00 p.m., so you can enter at 1:00 p.m. only.
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Calendar bookings must indicate the name of the booking participant, the number of participants joining, and the point booked.
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A reservation for a group cannot exceed 5 people per point.
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There are 4 spaces available at floor level which correspond to the anchor points (A, B, C and D).
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Reservations for an aerial point are limited to a maximum of 2 hours. per point. * If you need more time please book , one session at the time, under the ''Rehearsals'' service.
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Reservations for free training are made from the 25th day for the following month. (A reservation cannot be made more than one month in advance)
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The management of Productions Kalabanté may withdraw any non-compliant reservations from the calendar.
MAP - RESERVATION AREAS
GENERAL RULES
It is mandatory to complete the attendance sheet in full (IN AND OUT).
It is not allowed to enter the training area without first having made the payment (if applicable).
It is not allowed to come to the studio without having previously booked.
It is not allowed to walk in the space with his outdoor shoes.
You can bring your own equipment or rent one of our equipment. We have storage space for yours.
It is mandatory to use the space dedicated to your personal effects for everyone's safety (coats, backpack, shoes, etc.) during the sessions.
And of course, a few reminders of favorable societal behavior: washing used dishes, throwing away waste, keeping the bathroom clean, etc.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
You must use an appropriate mattress for acrobatic disciplines on the ground and in the air. When the risk of falling is greater, a thicker mattress should be used;
You must hang on securely when practicing aerial discipline (including a safety knot on the rope). If in doubt, you should seek advice from a. representative of Productions Kalabanté or to another qualified person;
You must visually inspect your equipment and studio equipment before using it, to verify that it is in good working order; If any equipment shows signs of wear or malfunction, you must not use it and you must immediately notify a Productions representative. Kalabanté;
It is forbidden to practice aerial discipline or any other activities that present a significant risk of injury or fall when you are alone in the studio; you can do strengthening exercises, however, but avoid dangerous technical movements.
ADDITIONAL RIGGING INFORMATION
When you are being a puller, it is mandatory to use the bottom pulley located at the front desk. Moreover, you need to pull toward the floor to avoid breaking the rigging system and to respect security measures.
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Risks to avoid: Breakage of equipment, accidents involving participants, etc.
All riggers will now have to contact our designated rigger, Yves Landry, at yves.landry.art@gmail.com before using the lanyard.
HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS
Upon entering the studio, disinfect your hands with the antiseptic gel.
Wearing a mask is compulsory when you move outside your training area and / or when the distance of 2 meters cannot be respected.
The equipment used during your session must absolutely be disinfected and put away when you are no longer using it.
HARASSMENT POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to affirm Productions Kalabanté's commitment to preventing and putting an end to any situation of psychological or sexual harassment within its organization, including any form of discriminatory harassment. It also aims to establish the intervention principles that are applied in the organization when a harassment complaint is filed or a harassment situation is reported to the organization or its representative.
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This policy applies to all staff and all persons frequenting the organization, and at all hierarchical levels, in particular in the following places and contexts:
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workplaces, including teleworking places where applicable;
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any other place where people are likely to be as part of their activities related to our organization.
(eg: common areas in the premises, during meetings, training, trips or social activities organized by the organization);
This policy also covers communications transmitted or received by any means, technological or otherwise, in a work context.
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Kalabanté Productions does not tolerate or admit any form of psychological or sexual harassment within its organization, whether:
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by managers to people;
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between colleagues;
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by employees towards their superiors;
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from any person associated with it: representative, client, user, supplier, visitor or other.
Any behavior related to harassment may result in the imposition of disciplinary measures.
Thank you for keeping this information sheet for future reference.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at the email address: studio@kalabanteproductions.com
Cordially,
The management of Productions Kalabanté.