At GLACIER, we consider accessibility to be the ability to participate in the full event, and understand that accessibility and access barriers affect people with a range of identities and backgrounds. While we recognize it is impossible to be fully accessible to everyone at the same time, we strive to accommodate as many people as possible and grow in accessibility with each year. The following statement provides access information in detail.​

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Orientation

The first night of GLACIER is mostly unstructured. There will be a potluck, sauna availability, time to unpack or settle in, and an unstructured jam. Many of us have attended GLACIER for many years and will be delighted to fill you in about the week that’s in store for you! (An orientation session will take place Friday @6pm.)

 

Consent

GLACIER activities are non-sexual spaces and we believe that consent must be present to be able to engage safely in the dance. No person will be required to dance with any other person, and anyone may leave a dance at any time. No sexual contact or dialogue is permitted in dance workshops or jams at GLACIER.

 

No one is expected to disclose any personal and/or medical information, but attendees are invited to share any pertinent information about injuries or impairments that may be relevant for dancing with others.

 

No one is obligated to attend any workshop at GLACIER. People are able to come and go from workshops as desired, and can feel free to skip workshops as they wish. 

 

Light

There is an abundance of windows and natural light in the dance space, and it is utilized whenever possible. At night or when the sun is not bright enough, non-fluorescent lights are used in the dance space. Non-fluorescent lighting is also used throughout the Christine Center and in the indoor housing.

 

Scent

The Christine Center is not scent-free, though GLACIER organizers request that attendees do not wear strong scents in workshops, jams and in common areas.

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Dance Space and Workshops

The dance space in the Christine Center has a hard floor and is not sprung. This means that hitting the floor may have a more significant impact on bodies than an impact on a sprung floor may have (read: it might hurt more!). The use of knee pads is encouraged, and knee pads will also be available for sale at the event. 

 

The dance space echoes, which can make for hearing instruction and conversation difficult. Teachers will do their best to speak from parts of the room with less echo.  Participants are encouraged to move about the room for the best view and sound to receive instructions and ask for repetition as necessary.  Personal conversations should be taken out into the hallway area to maintain a clear soundscape for instruction.  Verbal instructions for all workshops are given in English only.

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Sleeping Accommodations

There are various indoor sleeping options and some people choose to camp during the retreat. There is one guest room in the main building and one Modern Hermitage with two beds that are fully wheelchair accessible (please alert us if you need to reserve an accessible room). There are accessible bathroom stalls in the Center as well. Many of the outdoor cabins have a few steps to enter, and the paths leading up to them are not wheelchair accessible. All cabins have electricity, and either electric or gas heat.

 

If you choose to camp, you will need to bring all camping equipment. Camping areas are all within a short walk to the bathrooms (less than 0.1 miles). Rustic indoor housing do not have an in-unit bathroom and are also a short walk from a communal bathroom. Please specify if you need a space with an in-unit bathroom. Most shared bathrooms are labeled “men” and “women,” though there are gender-neutral single bathrooms inside the Christine Center.

 

Grounds

The grounds of the Christine center are mostly made of woodchip and small stones, however, there are paved paths from the parking lot into the center. The center itself is wheelchair accessible.

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Christine Center Background

The Christine Center is a retreat center founded by Franciscan nuns, however, no religious participation or affiliation is required by attendees and people of all religions (or lack thereof) are welcome at the Christine Center and at GLACIER. Note that you may encounter iconography from multiple faiths throughout the center reflecting the programming that takes place there.

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Childcare

The GLACIER organization does not provide childcare. The Christine Center expects that pre-adolescent children will be under adult supervision at all times.

 

Food

The Christine Center has a vegetarian kitchen and can accommodate for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan attendees upon request. Other dietary accommodations may also be provided upon request, although attendees will need to check with the organizers who will check with the Christine Center kitchen ahead of time. Attendees are invited to bring their own food if they choose not to eat the food at the Christine Center, however, if camping, refrigerator space in the main building is shared and attendees will not have access to a kitchen inside the center. All Modern indoor housing units have a kitchenette.

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Power Dynamics

While the GLACIER community is committed to accessibility, equity, openness to people of all walks of life, and consent, the community is a product of society and is not devoid of power imbalances. Should attendees feel threatened by or uncomfortable with any dynamics at GLACIER, they are encouraged to inform one of the four organizers.  We strive to make GLACIER as accessible, participatory, and joyful of an experience as possible and welcome feedback. All feedback will be taken seriously, including feedback about any of the organizers.

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