The Kennedy Dancers, Inc.

Institutional Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Access Policy Statement

Diversity, inclusion, and equal access have been, and will continue to be fundamental principles at The Kennedy Dancers, where access to the company’s facilities, classes, performances, events, and hiring practices are offered without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or other characteristics protected by law.

These principles of diversity, inclusion, and equal access apply to all aspects of The Kennedy Dancers practices across all categories of individuals. Individuals should be able to share in The Kennedy Dancers experience, free from biased or demeaning conduct or statements based on their personal characteristics.

The Kennedy Dancers respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages and ensures that all voices are valued and heard. We are committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry of the nonprofit sector, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We advocate for public and private-sector policy that promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity while challenging systems and policies that create inequity, oppression, and disparity.

Individuals with questions or concerns about this policy should contact the Human Resources Officer. The Kennedy Dancers strictly prohibits retaliation against anyone who, in good faith, reports a violation of this policy or participates in an investigation into a potential violation of this policy.