If your club or organization is planning a dance, be aware of changes to the dance policy.
It is now a requirement that two full-time faculty or staff members must be present during the entire dance. Your club adviser and another faculty/staff member are acceptable or two other faculty/staff if your advisor is not available.
The names of these individuals should be submitted to the SeaL office prior to the dance and then a meeting will be arranged to explain the roles and responsibilities of these individuals during the dance.
In addition, a form must be completed by your club or organization stating specific roles for your club members and leaders during the dance.
The new dance policy also includes using scanners to track attendance and SeaL must have approval from your club’s advisor.
According to Alexis Drew of the Cavalier Dance Team, “The only rule that was really hard was trying to find two faculty/staff members to come and chaperone the entire dance. There was also some confusion about the bag policy among the school.”
The bag policy for Cabrini Dances states that no bags can be taken into the dance and will need to be taken back to your dorm or car. They do allow small purses, but they will be checked by the Public Safety officers in attendance. The policy also states that the sponsoring organization is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Drew also said, “Valley Forge students are no longer allowed to come to our dances.” A new rule from Valley Forge Administration, not Cabrini College. “Previous dances, so many Valley Forge students came. We thought that would be a loss in money for the club or organization running the dance but it’s also a safety precaution and helps the night run smoothly and even though Valley Forge students did not come to our dance we had a great turn out.”
When asked if the new dance policies had a negative effect on their dance in any way, Drew said, “No, because before dances were getting shut down but with the new rules we had a great turn out and the dance didn’t get shut down.”
It appears that the new dance policy changes have proven to provide a safe and smooth running event for Cabrini students attending dances sponsored by Cabrini clubs and organizations.
