Code of Conduct
We want to handle our available physical, material, and psychological resources mindfully and sustainably.
Tanzhaus Zürich is committed to equality, cultural participation, and inclusion. We understand the underrepresentation of BIPoC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour), LGBTQIA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual, and others), people with a migration background, and people with disabilities in the cultural sector as a structural challenge, and we want to help reduce it. That’s why we continuously reflect on and further develop our working and production processes.
We want to protect the mental and physical health of everyone who works, performs, is a guest, or visits our venue. Harassment, discrimination, abuse of power, and other inappropriate behavior are not tolerated here — regardless of who it comes from. This applies to everyone: team members, artists, guests, and audience. Non-consensual touching during professional training, rehearsals, or in other contexts will not be tolerated.
Concrete Action in Case of Harassment
An incident is any form of harassment, discrimination, abuse of power, or inappropriate behavior. If you have experienced or witnessed such an incident at the Tanzhaus or at Café/Bar Nude, please contact care@tanzhaus-zuerich.ch. Bettina Gigon (Operations Coordination), the person responsible, reviews reports, seeks a conversation, and determines whether external experts or specialist agencies should be involved. Civil and criminal prosecution remain reserved.
Whistleblowers and those affected are protected. All information is treated confidentially. Unfortunately, anonymous reports cannot be acted upon. The Tanzhaus ensures that people who file reports are not disadvantaged, and that accused persons are not harmed unnecessarily.
Those who report incidents and those affected are protected. All information is treated confidentially. Unfortunately, anonymous reports cannot be processed. Tanzhaus ensures that people who file reports are not disadvantaged, and that accused persons are not unnecessarily harmed. Anyone who maliciously accuses others or damages their reputation may face consequences.
Resolving Conflicts
Where possible, conflicts are first addressed through a personal conversation. If necessary, a neutral third party is brought in. If this does not lead to a resolution, management takes over further clarification.
External Support Services
If you need external support, you can find contact points here:
Fachstelle für Gleichstellung Stadt Zürich
Online-Beratung, Tipps und Infos bei Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz
Berufsverband Darstellende Künste
Kontaktpunkt für Rassismus, Zürich (ZüRAS)
Beratung für Schweizer Jenische, Sinti und fahrende Roma
Muslimische Seelsorge Zürich
Meldestelle für antisemitische Vorfälle, Schweizerischer Israelitischer Gemeindebund SIG
Meldestelle für homophobe und transphobe Vorfälle, LGBTIQ-Helpline