Transparency, Empathy, Growth
Here at On One Studios, we value transparency, empathy/compassion, and growth. We value these qualities because they allow our students to be informed, feel heard and supported, and to enjoy learning as part of an inclusive, fun-loving community. We strive to create a safe space where everyone can be their best selves. Additionally, we strive to maintain a diverse and inclusive community by employing and educating individuals of all walks of life, capabilities, shapes, sizes, needs, identities, etc. As we and the world around us continue to grow and change, we plan to actively reassess and reinstall policies and procedures to hold us accountable in maintaining a healthy learning environment for all.
OUR POLICIES
On One Studios values the phrase “good person over good dancer.” Every person affiliated with On One Studios will need to demonstrate respect for all others including students, staff, & teachers.
To uphold our “Good person over good dancer” policy in our dance space, we have developed education that features compassionate practices, good listening and communication skills. These steps will allow our staff to mentor all students more emphatically.
On One Studios is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination based on:
- Race
- Religion (including religious dress and grooming practices)
- Skin color
- Sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation
- National origin
- Ancestry
- Physical or mental disability
- Medical condition
- Genetic information/characteristics
- Marital status/registered domestic partner status
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Military or veteran status
- Economic Level of Freedom
- Personal preferences, interests, or dance background
- Any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation
To ensure an equitable and diverse studio environment we have implemented practices in both employment and customer relations. We provide equitable access to our job openings to channels that reach a wide and diverse audience, and encourage all applicants to apply regardless of their non-binary, trans, or BIPOC identities. We also use inclusive language, such as proper pronouns, and ensure our staff has access to resources to guide and educate themselves about the use of inclusive language.
On One Studio’s prohibits harassment, disrespect or unprofessional conduct by anybody that enters or is affiliated or is a patron of On One Studios. Prohibited harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following behavior:
- Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes or comments, slurs or unwanted sexual advances, invitations, comments, posts or messages;
- Visual displays such as derogatory and/or sexually-oriented posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures;
- Physical conduct including assault, unwanted touching, intentionally blocking normal movement or interfering with work because of sex, race or any other protected basis;
- Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests or sexual advances as a condition of continued employment, or to avoid some other loss and offers of employment benefits in return for sexual favors;
- Retaliation for reporting or threatening to report harassment; and
- Communication via electronic media of any type that includes any conduct that is prohibited by state and/or federal law or by company policy.
- Sexual harassment does not need to be motivated by sexual desire to be unlawful or to violate this policy. For example, hostile acts toward a team member because of their gender can amount to sexual harassment, regardless of whether the treatment is motivated by sexual desire.
- Prohibited harassment is not just sexual harassment but harassment based on any protected category.
On One Studios has zero tolerance for acts of violence and threats of violence. Without exception, acts and threats of violence are not permitted. All such acts and threats, even those made in apparent jest, will be taken seriously.
To reduce the risk of harm done in our dance space, we are ensuring healthy boundaries between students and staff by keeping all communication on an appropriate channel, like email or Slack. Furthermore, we have also established resources (see below) for students to get help, such as access to mental health resources and a safety tip line for students that uses a chain of communication and conflict resolution pathways that we have developed.
All community members will ensure On One Studios staff, patrons, and other studio affiliates feel accepted, respected, & valued regardless of their:
- Race
- National origin
- Ancestry
- Skin color
- Physical appearance & style
- Age
- Medical condition
- Genetic information/Characteristics
- Physical or mental disability
- Sexual orientation
- Sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression
- Personal preferences, interests, or background
- Religion (including religious dress and grooming practices)
- Marital/registered domestic partner status
- Military or veteran status
- Economic level of freedom
- Social status
To ensure everyone who enters our space feels accepted and valued, we have created practices that allow our staff and teachers to be educated, empathetic, and accountable. Staff, leaders, and teachers will be trained in Anti-Othering, Anti-Abuse, and Anti-Racism.
We will cultivate an environment where all On One Studios staff, patrons, and other affiliates have the courage and agency to practice the ability to choose to consent by actively mitigating power dynamics in the studio, steering away from the assumption of consent, and reinforcing each individual’s power of choice.
To ensure our staff use and are well versed in consent based practices, we educate our staff on consent, abuse, signs of grooming, and power dynamics. Additionally, teachers will also be enforced to not correct students with physical touch, acknowledge that groups at the end of class are optional, and give full disclosure if any movement within their piece is of a sexual or hypersexual nature before class begins.
Section 3: Upcoming Projects
Investigation Team Coming in Summer 2023
We are currently in the process of reaching out, screening, and training a group of qualified individuals to create a pool of candidates to help us create a safe space. For each reported case, we will draw from this pool of candidates to create an investigation team. This team is responsible for investigating with all parties and determining whether or not there were actions that went against the studio’s policies and reporting that to studio leadership. We will work to create a pool of candidates who are diverse, come from a variety of backgrounds, and are fully equipped with the resources to conduct unbiased and timely investigations.
Equity Statement
“We at On One Studios are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all individuals. We recognize that diversity is a strength and believe that a diverse workforce leads to more innovative and creative solutions.
We are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere that values and supports differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, and any other aspect of diversity. We believe that every employee should be treated with dignity and respect and have equal opportunities to succeed.
We are committed to continuous learning and improvement in our efforts to create a workplace culture that is equitable and inclusive. This includes regularly reviewing and updating our policies, practices, and programs to ensure that they align with our values and principles.
We acknowledge that this is an ongoing journey and we are committed to taking the necessary steps to make our workplace the best it can be for all employees.”
RESOURCES
Tip Forms & Hotlines
Healing Resources
FUTURE PROJECTS
Assembling Our Investigation Team
As part of our investigation processes, we are putting together a group of qualified individuals to be part of our investigation team. We will work to try to gather a diverse group of people who coming from different backgrounds and careers. We want to be able to assign the appropriate investigators to be as unbiased as possible, give accurate information, and make informed decisions for each investigations.
Additional Training For Our Staff
We are constantly on the lookout for more resources and training for our staff to continue to grow and learn. We are looking to implement new training modules that focus on being an effective leader in the dance community, showing appreciation towards hip-hop roots in Black culture, and empowering the LGBTQIA+ community.
Scholarship Program
We want dance to be accessible to anyone regardless of their economic status. In order to remove more barriers to getting into dance, we want to to offer a scholarship program. More details about applications and qualifications will be announced at a later time.
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