DJEI Declaration:
Jon Lehrer Dance Company is dedicated to maintaining the impact of dance through performance, education, outreach, community involvement, and collaboration. The professional dancers of JLDC work collaboratively towards a common creative goal, while maintaining and developing their own artistic voice.
JLDC operates with integrity at all levels, respecting and honoring ideas from constituent groups including dancers, directors, and the public. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach for all employees, and we provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and collaborative opportunities. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
DJEI Policy:
JLDC has no tolerance for discrimination or unfair treatment based on race, gender identity, age, immigrant status, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. This applies to all stakeholders in the company including but not limited to the JLDC Board of Directors, Artistic Director, Associate Director, Company Dancers, Apprentices, and outside professional services.
DJEI Practices:
JLDC prioritizes auditioning and hiring practices that are accessible to all, and is committed to transparent language around the expectations of our contractors, employees, volunteers, and collaborators of any sort. Dancers are encouraged to show up as they are, wear their identities proudly and publicly, while also maintaining the right to anonymity and privacy around any personal demographic information that they would not like to share.
DJEI Structures:
Any behavior that fails to uphold these values should be brought to the attention of the Artistic Director, Associate Director, and/or the Board of Directors, and will be investigated thoroughly through open dialogue and fair treatment.
Jon Lehrer Dance Company is dedicated to maintaining the impact of dance through performance, education, outreach, community involvement, and collaboration. The professional dancers of JLDC work collaboratively towards a common creative goal, while maintaining and developing their own artistic voice.
JLDC operates with integrity at all levels, respecting and honoring ideas from constituent groups including dancers, directors, and the public. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach for all employees, and we provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement in all of our departments, programs, and collaborative opportunities. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard.
DJEI Policy:
JLDC has no tolerance for discrimination or unfair treatment based on race, gender identity, age, immigrant status, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. This applies to all stakeholders in the company including but not limited to the JLDC Board of Directors, Artistic Director, Associate Director, Company Dancers, Apprentices, and outside professional services.
DJEI Practices:
JLDC prioritizes auditioning and hiring practices that are accessible to all, and is committed to transparent language around the expectations of our contractors, employees, volunteers, and collaborators of any sort. Dancers are encouraged to show up as they are, wear their identities proudly and publicly, while also maintaining the right to anonymity and privacy around any personal demographic information that they would not like to share.
DJEI Structures:
Any behavior that fails to uphold these values should be brought to the attention of the Artistic Director, Associate Director, and/or the Board of Directors, and will be investigated thoroughly through open dialogue and fair treatment.
