UPS & DOWNS
Ups & Downs will be open for everybody.
The activities will be donation based.
UPS & DOWNS
Ups & Downs will be open for everybody.
The activities will be donation based.
We kindly invite you to donate what’s possible for you.
We’ll increase artists’ wages during the event and we’ll donate to Black Lindy Hoppers Funds and Frankie Manning Foundation.
UPSIDE DOWN
Upside Down, as we had imagined and hoped for, will not be possible in December 2021
The number of infections is unprecedented and the healthcare sector is cracking. Belgium is imposing stricter measures than those already in place. It was decided, among other things, that events must be held in a seated position, nightlife must close down and the bars must close at 11pm. Not even including Covid-safe, daily testing and permanent masks.
What’s next?
– Doing nothing is not in our vocabulary. We won’t leave you, or our artists and crew, out in the cold because of the covid pandemic. We want to lift you up and acknowledge the downs.
– Thanks to the support of the Flemish Government and the City of Ghent, we will organise some online alternatives. We’ll share some of our Upside Down spirits and give work to artists and crew.
– Can we even organise festivals in winter during pandemic days?
We’ll turn completely Inside Out to bring you our Upside Down spirit in summer. We’re looking into the possibilities to organise a summer alternative. A response to the pandemic.
Please write a side note in your agenda for the week of 22nd to 29th of august, for now our preferred date.
We feel you
The whole crew has worked extremely hard for the last 3 months to prepare Upside Down. We were not prepared to face such a hard reality. The whole team is feeling very sad and disappointed, just like you. We are trying to keep the spirits high and we are looking forward to better times where we can share our full Upside Down festival as intended.
What about your ticket?
Everybody will be refunded minus the 25% cancellation fee (as mentioned in our policy) with a maximum capped at €40 (new). We keep this fee as an administrative and expenses compensation that allows us to continue to exist as a festival organization and pay for expenses already incurred.
What about your travel and hosting?
You paid for your ticket but you can’t make it after all?
You paid for your ticket but you can’t make it because of government restrictions due to covid measures?
Upside Down is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable event experience for everyone, therefore all attendees, instructors, staff, and volunteers at Upside Down are required to comply with the following code of conduct.
Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We are expecting cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.
Need help? Email info@upsidedownghent.be or (during the event) find an organizer in person at any venue.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of workshops or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event staff immediately. Event staff can be found at any venue.
Event staff will be happy to help participants contact venue staff or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event. We value your attendance and your safety.
We expect participants to follow these rules at dance and workshop venues.
Thank you
This document was based on Berlin Balboa Weekend’s code of conduct. Feel free to use this, as-is or in a modified form, for your own dance event.