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Join our dirge Loon Lineat 1pm frame m western Sculpture Park (the big red sculpture) or meet us at the NW corner (hopefully) facing the Capitol. All bodies are welcome.

What is on your mind? What resources would you like to have access to? D.A.MN. is an advocacy platform to assist with managing a healthy dance workplace. If you possess resources or have resource needs, please share them here.
Here's one of my favorites to disrupt harm in dance by Whistle While You Work (https://www.nobody100.com/). It's not just about sexual misconduct but a collection of support for dancers to help with abuse, power dynamics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aceJKsMSx0w
and
https://www.danceinforma.com/2024/01/11/whistle-releases-free-online-toolkit-aimed-at-disrupting-harm-in-dance/

FYI- I have recently survived a toxic workplace conflict and I am using these tools as well as Dana Caspersen's "Conflict is an Opportunity" books. https://www.danacaspersen.com/

Dana Caspersen – Better Conflict, Better Life Your approach to conflict matters, build it consciously. Books, training, coaching, talks, consulting, and dialogue design.

HOPE AND HEALING Friday January 24th, 2-4pm at Big Hill Books: Celebrate the quality of mercy.
Taking a page from 2024 Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich, and alongside writer/visual artist George Slade, I’ve secured space for anyone to share words, ideas, anything — to stir hope and healing during these disturbing times.
www.bighillbooks.com
Big Hill Books
405 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405