Code of Conduct
The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival is a celebration of the diversity, creativity, sensuality and sexual freedom in burlesque. Please help us make our space a loving one!
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Virtual Event Etiquette:
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Keep your microphone and camera turned off unless directed otherwise by festival staff
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Use the chat to hoot, holler, and hype up our performers
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If you require assistance, click "raise hand" in Zoom, private message a moderator in the chat, or send an email to info@vibf.ca.
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We expect from you:
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No sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, classism, ageism, anti-sex work ideologies, or body shaming at festival events.
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Assault and/or harassment of any kind are not welcome. Burlesque is not an invitation. Anyone in violation of our Code of Conduct may have their camera/microphone turned off, and may be removed from the event.
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Respect the festival environment and processes (bring your best to the event, be on time, be prepared).
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Be open to, reachable, and available for communication and feedback.
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Be kind - to yourself and your fellow audience members. We are all in this together!
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Have fun! Make friends and enjoy what the burlesque community has to offer.
You can expect from us:
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To listen to concerns and address them to the best of our ability with fair, action-based solutions.
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To strive to create a safe, welcoming, non-discriminatory environment for VIBF events.
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To keep the community up to date and informed on relevant and/or urgent association news
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To be open to, reachable, and available for communication and feedback.
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To make improvements as we learn.
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Community engagement and accountability.
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Don't forget to visit our event page to see what is in store for 2021!