community guidelines
Our community is built on the following core values. By participating in our events, you agree to uphold these principles:
Inclusivity: We welcome and celebrate people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds.
Respect: We foster an environment of mutual respect, ensuring everyone feels safe and valued.
Community: We prioritise building a supportive and vibrant community through shared experiences and connections.
Centring the Roots: We recognise Salsa comes from Afro-Latin, African-descendant and Indigenous communities and are working to better center these communities and the history in what we build.
Empowerment: We empower individuals to express themselves freely and confidently through movement.
Joy: We believe in the transformative power of joy and aim to bring happiness and fulfilment to the community.
Collaboration: We work together with other groups and organisations to strengthen our community.
Solidarity: We stand in solidarity with other marginalised groups in their struggles for equality and justice.
Sustainability: We are committed to sustainable practices in our operations and events.
Creating Space: We believe physical spaces are essential for community building, allowing people to gather, connect, and form meaningful relationships. We advocate for community ownership and control over these spaces.
Progressive Change: We challenge existing power structures, including patriarchy, capitalism, and imperialism, to create a more equitable world.