Have you ever felt unsafe on the bus, walking to work or on a night out?
Join us on our pop-up dancefloor where you make the rules. Take up some space, soak up the vibes, bust a move, pick up a pen and tell us your demands.
Free to attend just drop by, and come and go as you please!
By making your mark on the walls of the dancefloor you can tell us how you want to be treated in public spaces and what makes you feel safe on a night out.
The Dancefloor Project was originally a collaboration between Bolshee CIC, York St John University and All About Respect Network, in association with the York St John University Institute for Social Justice. This innovative partnership stems from a shared commitment to provide a voice to those that have experienced sexual harm and in developing preventative strategies to make public spaces safer for all.
The Dancefloor Project comes to University of Leeds with funding from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Award.
We understand that the project covers some sensitive topics and if you find you are upset about any of the material covered or wish to discuss your own experiences in more detail, we suggest contacting one of the following organisations for further support:
University Based Support
Harassment and Misconduct team: Recommended first point of contact for any student who has been impacted by violence, abuse, bullying, harassment or discrimination.
students.leeds.ac.uk/info/1000101/harassment-and-misconduct/1719/explore-support
LUU’s Help and Support team: Independent of the University and offer you support on a range of practical issues.
www.luu.org.uk/help-support
External Support
The Hazlehurst Centre Sexual Assault Referral Centre: Help is available 24 hours a day.
0330 223 3617
Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds: Rape Crisis Centre that supports women and girls who have experienced sexual violence at any time of their life.
0808 802 3344
Shantona: Provides specialist free and confidential support to girls and young women age 13 to 25, from culturally diverse communities.
0113 249 7120
Galop: Supports LGBT+ victims/survivors of sexual abuse and violence. Their helpline is available Monday - Friday.
0800 999 5428
Survivors UK: A national charity that support male victims of sexual assault or abuse. Locally, victims/survivors can access support from Survivors West Yorkshire.
Women's Night Safe Space: A non-judgemental safe bus for women to seek refuge, support and advice in the city centre at night time. Support includes: mobile phone charging facilities, water, refreshments and warm drinks, support calling a taxi and somewhere to talk through concerns and be signposted for further support.