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The Boulder Dance Coalition and The Avalon are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment free from harassment for everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression or identity, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or place of origin. We do not tolerate harassment in any manner.
This policy applies to all those present at The Avalon, as well as at events held by the Boulder Dance Coalition, regardless of position, including volunteers and Avalon staff. Boulder Dance Coalition Members/Event Organizers are required to have a policy that is at least as rigorous as this policy, or to adopt this policy verbatim. Compliance with this policy is a condition of being a member in good standing and of being authorized to hold event at The Avalon.
Harassment is any activity or behavior that makes others feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or unsafe.
- Unwanted touch, sexual advances, or remarks, including, but not limited to, jokes, threats, and innuendos violate this policy. Infringing on personal space—such as standing or dancing too close, staring, or taking a dance hold that is too tight—is a particular consideration in a dance environment. The sidebar contains additional examples, as well as specifics related to dance instruction and protection of minors.
- Harassment does not require malicious intent; the impacts on the person reporting the harassment must be addressed regardless of intent. Behavior that, in the opinion of the reporting individual, impairs their ability to safely participate in The Avalon community is included in the definition of harassment.
Anyone who is asked to stop harassing behavior is expected to comply immediately.
Based on the seriousness and type of harassment, actions taken to stop the harassment may include, but are not limited to: warning the harasser, temporarily suspending the harasser from all Avalon events, permanently excluding the harasser from all Avalon events, or contacting the Boulder County Sheriff. The Boulder Dance Coalition and Avalon staff will assist, to the fullest extent possible, any authority investigating harassment incidents occurring at The Avalon or at any Boulder Dance Coalition event.
If you feel that you have been harassed, and are unable to resolve the situation yourself:
- Follow the procedure provided by your Event Organizer. If the Event Organizer’s procedure is unclear, ask!
- If your Event Organizer is the harasser, or is unable to resolve the harassment, fill out this form to report to the Boulder Dance Coalition Safety Representative.
- Review the step-by-step guide to reporting.
Investigation process after reporting to the Boulder Dance Coalition:
- Your report will be kept confidential to the extent possible unless or until you specify otherwise, but note that it’s very difficult to investigate without revealing your identity.
- Investigations will include contacting the reporting individual, the reported individual, and any witnesses.
- Read about how we will investigate.
Note that Colorado laws like CADA and EEOC may apply, depending on your situation; consult a lawyer if necessary.
If you have questions about this policy, contact the Boulder Dance Coalition Safety Representative at safety@boulderdancecoalition.org or the president at president@boulderdancecoalition.org. See Who we are for information about the current safety representative and president.