The dance community finally committed to these changes and I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you stepped up to make this happen. This progress belongs entirely to you because I never imagined such a massive response when I first hit publish. Let us keep holding one another accountable …
August 17, 2020
Final supporters
INDIVIDUAL ANTI-RACISM PLEDGE:
I pledge to do the daily work to be anti-racist; to continue to learn and grow; to listen to the voices of & follow the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color in my community; and to make this part of my lifelong work and commitment.
I pledge to support those who are doing this important work in my community.
I pledge to hire and support more Black artists and people of color, and/or to attend events featuring Black artists and people of color, whenever possible.
I pledge to stand with those who are retaliated against for doing the work of being anti-racist.
I pledge to do my part to make the dance scene more safe, inclusive, diverse and welcoming for all, and to continue to work to eradicate racism, homophobia, sexism, and transphobia within myself, in society, and in the dance scene.
I pledge to continue to learn about the African-American cultural history of Lindy Hop, and other dances that emerged from the African diaspora.
I pledge to share this history, especially if I am a teacher, organizer, or promoter who benefits from or makes a living from this dance.
All are welcomed on the dance floor.
Every voice is valuable.
Diversity makes the dance scene great.
This global community is beautiful because of all the dancers who are part of it!
Updates
July 11, 2020
I started this simply wanting to hold myself accountable to the history of the dances I love. Seeing so many of you join in this commitment is overwhelming and it is truly your dedication that is pushing this conversation forward.
July 11, 2020
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way this has rippled through our community. You are the ones who chose to take this step and keep pushing for change in the dance world.
Reached 100 supporters
July 11, 2020
50 Comments
I am eternally grateful for all of the hard work, research, thought, and emotional toil that took place before, during, and after this program. The program was fantastic, informative, eye opening, necessary, and painful. I hope more programs are in the works and more information can be shared regarding the actions people can take, ESPECIALLY by local scene leaders, local dance organizers, local teachers, local DJs, local musicians, etc. to welcome, encourage, support, embrace, MENTOR, center and uplift BIPOC people.
Fantastic panel. Hoping to use their suggestions to rebuild things from the ground up once we get started again.
Thank you to everyone working on the #MoveTogether effort for all of your labour in producing this important resource for our dance communities. I sign in solidarity with everyone working to make those communities more inclusive and equitable spaces that lift up and celebrate the contributions of Black dancers and musicians, both past AND present.
Clicks and words cannot replace actions, but they can point the way of intent. By signing this, I express my already stated intent.
Pledge to not just sharing history as history, but as culture and social context that is alive in the dance!
Thanks for this!
Thank you for helping move us forward.
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The dance community finally committed to these changes and I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you stepped up to make this happen. This progress belongs entirely to you because I never imagined such a massive response when I first hit publish. Let us keep holding one another accountable …
August 17, 2020
Final supporters
INDIVIDUAL ANTI-RACISM PLEDGE:
I pledge to do the daily work to be anti-racist; to continue to learn and grow; to listen to the voices of & follow the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color in my community; and to make this part of my lifelong work and commitment.
I pledge to support those who are doing this important work in my community.
I pledge to hire and support more Black artists and people of color, and/or to attend events featuring Black artists and people of color, whenever possible.
I pledge to stand with those who are retaliated against for doing the work of being anti-racist.
I pledge to do my part to make the dance scene more safe, inclusive, diverse and welcoming for all, and to continue to work to eradicate racism, homophobia, sexism, and transphobia within myself, in society, and in the dance scene.
I pledge to continue to learn about the African-American cultural history of Lindy Hop, and other dances that emerged from the African diaspora.
I pledge to share this history, especially if I am a teacher, organizer, or promoter who benefits from or makes a living from this dance.
All are welcomed on the dance floor.
Every voice is valuable.
Diversity makes the dance scene great.
This global community is beautiful because of all the dancers who are part of it!
Updates
July 11, 2020
I started this simply wanting to hold myself accountable to the history of the dances I love. Seeing so many of you join in this commitment is overwhelming and it is truly your dedication that is pushing this conversation forward.
July 11, 2020
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way this has rippled through our community. You are the ones who chose to take this step and keep pushing for change in the dance world.
Reached 100 supporters
July 11, 2020
50 Comments
Grateful for the hard work and time put into this by the organisers and panel. Some eye-opening points and experiences shared, that I needed to hear. It helped me to understand more about the depth and breadth of the problem, and think about how I can help make a difference.
I am eternally grateful for all of the hard work, research, thought, and emotional toil that took place before, during, and after this program. The program was fantastic, informative, eye opening, necessary, and painful. I hope more programs are in the works and more information can be shared regarding the actions people can take, ESPECIALLY by local scene leaders, local dance organizers, local teachers, local DJs, local musicians, etc. to welcome, encourage, support, embrace, MENTOR, center and uplift BIPOC people.
Fantastic panel. Hoping to use their suggestions to rebuild things from the ground up once we get started again.
Thank you to everyone working on the #MoveTogether effort for all of your labour in producing this important resource for our dance communities. I sign in solidarity with everyone working to make those communities more inclusive and equitable spaces that lift up and celebrate the contributions of Black dancers and musicians, both past AND present.
Clicks and words cannot replace actions, but they can point the way of intent. By signing this, I express my already stated intent.
Pledge to not just sharing history as history, but as culture and social context that is alive in the dance!
Thanks for this!
Thank you for helping move us forward.
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Grateful for the hard work and time put into this by the organisers and panel. Some eye-opening points and experiences shared, that I needed to hear. It helped me to understand more about the depth and breadth of the problem, and think about how I can help make a difference.