Code of Conduct
Everything we organize and participate in is grounded in our commitment to our values and ethics. We are committed to creating a safe, brave, respectful, equitable, and welcoming environment for all dancers. No community is immune to instances of misconduct. To make it clear what is expected, any individual involved in our teams, attending classes, events, socials, practices, etc. is expected to abide by the following guidelines. We expect everyone to use good judgment to uphold the highest ethical and respectful standards. For more context, please click here or on the image below to view the Take a Stand discussion hosted by Legacy Foundation Creations. All agree to:
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Use gender-neutral language when partner dancing - leads and follows - understanding anyone can do either and/or both. This also eliminates the need to have even numbers.
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Maintain high standards for honesty, integrity, and respectful behavior.
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Respect the dignity of all persons and treat everyone respectfully.
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Refrain from cursing, using offensive racial or obscene speech, gestures or written materials
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Refrain from physical, mental, emotional or cyber bullying others. This includes social media postings referencing directly/indirectly to another member, participant, instructor, director, brand, and/or affiliations to the organization.
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Follow touch protocols by explicitly asking for consent before touching another participant
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Sharing touch boundaries with others so they are aware of preferences
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Continually check-in with dance partners to make sure touch is adequate
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Regularly provide feedback to dance partners to ensure everyone is comfortable
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Ask open-ended questions to get past the automatic “yes” we have been conditioned to give i.e. “Would it work for you if_______?”, “How would you feel about_____?”, “What would work best for you here?”
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Be informative- what is being done to who, how, and why. i.e. “Would it work for you if Dancer B
placed their right hand firmly on your hip to lead this step?”
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Be kind and offer grace when people make mistakes on the dance floor.
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Be aware that by association, you could be seen as the face of our organization. Please conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively.
Code Violations
Anything that violates the law, such as:
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Cause any activity that is illegal or inflicts personal injury or property damage.
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Post or distribute material infringing or violating the rights of a third party or any law.
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Impersonate any person or entity or falsely misrepresent yourself.
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Cause a person to consume any drug, alcohol, or other substance without their knowledge and consent.
Anything that creates an unsafe, harassing, or discriminatory environment such as:
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Engage in any physical/sexual contact without expressed affirmative and voluntary agreement (only "yes" means yes.
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Defame, abuse, harass, harm, or threaten others or make any discriminatory, bigoted, hateful, or racially or sexually offensive statements.
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Engage in harassment, including but not limited to:
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Offensive or hurtful comments regarding age, race, ethnicity, ability, religion, national origin, physical appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. ​
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Intimidation or stalking.
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Unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention including catcalling, whistling, and staring.
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Unauthorized photography/recording of another person.
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Distribution of any image or language that is vulgar, obscene, discourteous, defamatory, or indecent.
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Distribution of any image that involves a person without their consent
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Threats of physical harm
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Advocating for, or encouraging any of the behavior mentioned above
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Anything that impacts your participation in our activities, such as:
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Fail to speak up if you see or suspect a violation of this Code or other misconduct​
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Fail to cooperate with an investigation or make a false statement regarding a violation of this Code
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Retaliate against a person who in good faith reports or provides information about a violation of this Code
How to Report Misconduct
We recognize that reporting an incident may be upsetting, uncomfortable, emotionally activating, and possibly even traumatic. Please know you are not alone and report violations of this Code with our assurance that you will not be asked to return to an unsafe or unwelcoming environment and that we'll maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality for the circumstances. Anyone who experiences, becomes aware of, or suspects harmful acts, harassment, or other violations of our Code should report the incident immediately. There are several ways to report misconduct, and you should choose the channel(s) that feels right for you.​
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Contact the instructor/director/organizer/DJ in charge if comfortable doing so. They should be ready/willing to help and alert law enforcement, if appropriate. ​
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Contact the Tulsa Police Department by calling 911, by submitting a report online, emailing specialvictimsunit@cityoftulsa.org, or submitting a crime tip.
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If you cannot find someone to report violations to or do not feel comfortable, you can alternatively fill out this form anonymously or scan the QR code below
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Call the DVIS 24-hour Crisis Line 918-743-5763 or 918-7HELP.ME to speak with an advocate. You can also text the DVIS Help Line from 8pm-1am. Text SAFE to 207-777.
Individuals engaging in misconduct will be asked to stop behavior and are expected to comply immediately. We may take any action we deem appropriate, including bu not limited to warning the offender, expulsion from the event with no refund or payments., deny/revoke/ban attendance.

Procedure
We are committed to tall all reports seriously and to:
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Not tolerate violations of this Code of Conduct, false accusations, or retaliation.
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Provide as much confidentiality as appropriate for the circumstances.
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Direct offender to cease the behavior and warn sanctioning further violation.
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Termination of participation/association.
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Addition of reported incident to community tracker spreadsheet​


Resources
Calling In and Calling Out Guide - Harvard
Interrupting Bias: Calling Out vs. Calling In - Seed the Way
6 Signs Your Call-Out Isn't Actually About Accountability - Everyday Feminism
When Calling Out Makes Sense – Briarpatch Magazine
Speaking Up Without Tearing Down - Learning for Justice
You’ve Been Called Out for a Microaggression. What Do You Do? - Harvard Business Review
​Loretta J. Ross: What if we called people in, rather than calling them out? : NPR
Best Practices and Guidelines for Dance School Safety – Dance Data Project
Guidelines for Touch and Consent – Dance Data Project
Creating a Culture of Consent in Dance - Dancegeist
The Normalization of Consent in Dance - Cooper Squared NYU
The Wheel of Consent – Betty Martin
Disrupting Oppressive Patterns of Powers in Dance - Dancegeist
History of Power Dynamics in Dance.
Should They Be Banned - DancePlace
The-Care-Center-How-to-Support-Adult-Survivors
Intimacy Choreographer and Movement Specialist - Nicole Perry
Sexual Assault & Harassment Links and Resources – Dance Data Project
Recursos para sobrevivientes de acoso y ciberacoso | RAINN
Recursos para personas involucradas en un caso de acoso civil | California Courts | Self Help Guide
PDA Bullying | Banco de recursos
Promoting Restorative Practices for Equity in Oklahoma | RJIOK
National Sex Assault Hotline 1800.656.HOPE or 1800.656.467
In crisis? call COPES 24/7 at 918.744.4800
24/7 Suicide Crisis Hotline Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.