DANCE WITH PRIDE COMMUNITY AGREEMENT
Emerging from the Stonewall riots of 1969, LGBTQ+ Pride originated as a protest against oppression and discrimination. Over time, Pride has evolved into a joyous celebration of diversity and resilience, while still honoring its roots in activism and advocacy for equality.
The San Francisco Pride Parade & Celebration is a vibrant and colorful display of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. As one of the largest LGBTQ+ parades & celebrations in the world, and a destination event, it is historic, inclusive, and welcomes everyone regardless of their background or sexual orientation. Rhythm & Motion, Dancers’ Group and its community dance partners are honored and thrilled to be a part of the celebration.
As we gather to prepare for the upcoming Pride Parade, we recognize that this moment is not only a celebration of love, identity, and resilience, but also a vital opportunity for advocacy and solidarity. Pride is more than just a parade and festival; it’s a powerful statement of visibility, allyship and affirmation for LGBTQ+ individuals communities worldwide. In light of this, our Dance with Pride journey serves as a space where celebration and advocacy intertwine, where we not only come together to express ourselves through music and dance, but also commit to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and understanding. This COMMUNITY AGREEMENT lays the foundation for this journey, ensuring that each participant is valued, heard, and empowered to dance, and to be their authentic self, with joy and purpose.
Non-Discrimination
Embrace and celebrate all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, abilities, ages and backgrounds.
Refrain from using language or behavior that marginalizes or discriminates against any individual or group.
Honor the importance of everyone’s chosen names and pronouns - respect each person’s identity without assumption, question or hesitation.
Respect for Self, Others and the Shared Space
Listen actively and attentively, valuing any shared perspectives and experiences.
Create an environment where everyone feels safe to express themselves authentically without fear of judgement or ridicule.
Take responsibility for your actions and the impact on others, apologizing and learning from any mistakes when necessary.
Create a Space of Joy and Healing
Cultivate an atmosphere of positivity, support, and encouragement. Uplifting each other throughout this Dance with Pride journey.
Recognize and honor the resilience and strength of LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Celebrate shared experiences and victories.
Commit to ongoing education and ally-ship in your daily life, actively seeking to understand and dismantle systems of oppression that affect LGBTQ+ individuals and communities and other marginalized people both locally and worldwide.
Let’s dance together with love, respect, joy and PRIDE knowing that our unity and solidarity makes all of us stronger. We look forward to celebrating Pride with you!