[Tango-L] Speak up if you're uncomfortable

[Darlene Robertson]

  Sometimes tango dancers overstep their bounds... sometimes it's exacerbated because the situation involves an INSTRUCTOR, which damages the reputation of the entire community.
   
  After updating the Denver community of the latest events, I received encouragement to make sure the tango-society-at-large, via this discussion group, stays informed.  Much like when this Discussion List alerted us to a similar Atlanta community situation involving an alleged perpetrator, and much like the recent postings about a "phantom" tango site for getting merchandise, etc.  It's important as a community we remain informed.
   
  To that end, here's the latest: 
   
  Chas Gale was found guilty in Denver County Court on Tuesday of unlawful sexual contact while teaching a tango lesson at his studio in February 2007.

  http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/apr/09/tango-teacher-convicted-in-sex-case/
   
  This sad situation teaches us something really IMPORTANT, not only for me but other men and women that don't have the inclination or ability to speak up.
   
  So please remember to always say something if you're uncomfortable. .. if not to the person directly, to another person to alert them, or to the appropriate authorities.  We all need to protect one another!

Darlene

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