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Free Brian Barakauskas

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Nicole Coy
4 years ago

I have never met a more humble, genuine and educated person within his/ her craft than Brian B. It is an honor to know him and stand with him in his plight for ALL dancers and studios.

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Lynzi Scholz
4 years ago

I’m beyond horrified by the decision to ban Brian from membership in the UCWDC, and although this has been now changed to a year it still is not acceptable. I read the last letter the UCWDC wrote stating this was due to cyber-bullying. I would strongly advise you look into the definition of what you are claiming.

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Sarah Red
4 years ago

Free speech is what it is. Dialogue not canceling folks. This is our dance fam

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Allison Low
4 years ago

The backlash to the UCWDC Board's decision to ban Brian B for any length of time shows their obvious disconnect with the needs/wants of the majority outside their inner circle that they have pledged to serve.

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Anne Clifford
4 years ago

Member

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David Miller
4 years ago

Reinstate Brian!!!

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Antoinette Santoro
4 years ago

Brian is an ambassador and leader for country dance. I vote to reinstatement Brian Barakauskas’ UCWDC membership. UCWDC do the right thing!

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Billy Marti
4 years ago

He is awesome

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Donna Whiteley
4 years ago

Please reconsider

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Kristen Mercker
4 years ago

Brian is a professional at everything he does. Period. If he brings ideas, critiques, whatever it may be - he is only trying to help the organization be better for ALL involved. Free speech is critical in any organization, and should be encouraged and listened to - especially if it is by one of the most successful people not only in the UCWDC space, but also in the dance space in general. He is your ally not your enemy, please treat his with the respect he deserves and fully reinstate him.

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Christina Thornton
4 years ago

I support Brian and freedom of speech.

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Carla Allen
4 years ago

Absolutely ridiculous!

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Anonymous
4 years ago

Lift the ban and reinstate him

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Taylor Leigh Boothe
4 years ago

#freebrianb

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Jacob
4 years ago

#FreeBrian

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Bobby leib
4 years ago

Reinstate Brian B

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Nicholas Slatsky
4 years ago

From the little information I've received about this topic, the penalty given to Brian seems awfully extreme. It is very concerning that a individual who is in the UCWDC Hall of Fame would have been banned for life if the committee in question was left unchecked.

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Rick Davis
4 years ago

IStandWithBrianB FreeBrianB

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Rachel Watts
4 years ago

#freebrian