This policy emphasizes daCi’s commitment to inclusivity across diverse dimensions of dance education, ensuring accessibility, respect for cultural diversity, and the promotion of peace through dance within the global dance education community.

Purpose: The Inclusion Policy affirms daCi’s commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the global dance education community and aligns with relevant United Nations (UN) and United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) initiatives. This policy promotes respect for diversity in all its forms and ensures that daCi activities embrace individuals from various backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and identities.

Diversity: daCi celebrates diversity and strives to be inclusive of:

• Language: Recognizing and accommodating linguistic diversity among members and participants.
• Religion and Faith: Respecting individuals’ beliefs while ensuring daCi activities remain secular and inclusive.
• Race and Ethnicity: Promoting racial equality and celebrating cultural diversity within the dance community.
• Indigenous/First Nations Support: Acknowledging and supporting indigenous cultures and perspectives in dance education.
• Gender: Upholding gender equality and inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all gender identities and expressions.
• Socio-economic Status: Ensuring accessibility to daCi activities regardless of economic background.
• Ability: Promoting accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities, ensuring accommodations are provided as needed.

Options for Face-to-Face + Online Participation: daCi offers flexible participation options where possible to accommodate diverse needs and preferences:

• Face-to-Face Events: Organising conferences, workshops, and events that promote personal interaction and collaboration.
• Online Platforms: Utilising digital tools and virtual platforms to ensure accessibility for members globally, especially those unable to attend in person.
• Hybrid Approach: Integrating both face-to-face and online components to maximize inclusivity and participation.

Internationalism: daCi embraces internationalism by:

• Cultural Exchange: Facilitating cultural exchange and understanding through dance education and collaboration across borders.
• Global Representation: Welcoming members and participants from all countries and regions, promoting global perspectives and mutual respect.
• Language Accessibility: Providing multilingual resources and communication to facilitate engagement among diverse linguistic communities.

Peace Through Dance: daCi promotes peace through dance by:

• Cultural Diplomacy: Using dance as a tool for cultural diplomacy and conflict resolution, fostering mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
• Collaborative Projects: Initiating and supporting projects that promote intercultural dialogue, tolerance, understanding and respect through dance.
• Advocacy: Advocating for the role of dance in promoting social harmony, peacebuilding, and reconciliation globally.

Implementation and Accountability:

• Training and Awareness: Providing guidance on training for diversity, equity and inclusion for daCi members, staff, and volunteers.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly evaluating daCi’s practices, programs, and policies to ensure alignment with inclusion principles and address any gaps or challenges.
• Community Engagement: Engaging with members and stakeholders, including marginalized or underrepresented groups, to solicit feedback and foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

Policy Review: This Inclusion Policy is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect evolving best practices, feedback from stakeholders, and advancements in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in dance education.

Conclusion: The Inclusion Policy of daCi underscores our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and all individuals feel valued and respected. By embracing inclusivity in our activities and promoting peace through dance, daCi strives to contribute positively to the global dance education community and society at large.

Approved by daCi Advisory Board, July 2025