CODE OF CONDUCT

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, will treat others with compassion and empathy, honoring everyone’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs above all else.

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, will embrace a diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences. We work to recognize and dismantle inequities and systemic oppression within our organization and in the dance field. We keep our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity at the forefront of our policies and practices.

We want our student artists to thrive within the Whim W’Him Contemporary Dance Center. Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, will listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully, always assuming positive intent.

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, will share space with honesty, transparency, and vulnerability. We value the efforts of others and show appreciation, support, and kindness. We practice humility in our relationships.

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, is curious about fresh possibilities and embracing new challenges. We bring a commitment to lifelong learning to our work.

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, makes up our community. We will represent, uplift, and invest in this community through our presence and focus in the studio. We push our limits and challenge ourselves. We innovate and explore to foster a positive social environment for all.

Everyone at WWCDC, whether staff, faculty, or student, nurtures a culture that embraces adaptability, aims for excellence and doesn’t dwell on mistakes or make excuses. We accept responsibility for our actions, work to repair harm done, and don’t blame others.