Our Environmental commitment
Sustainability isn't just a buzzword at Dance for the Planet — it's fundamental to everything we do. Our entire concept exists to prove that celebration and conservation can go hand in hand. We're committed to not just minimizing our negative impact, but actively creating positive change through our events and community actions.
Leave no trace
We adhere to all seven Leave No Trace principles in our operations, and we go beyond them with what we call our "Leave No Trace+" approach:
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We thoroughly research all locations, secure proper permissions, and prepare our team and participants for minimal-impact experiences.
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We carefully select dance areas on durable surfaces and create clear boundaries to protect sensitive vegetation.
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We operate with a strict pack-in, pack-out policy and conduct thorough site scans before departure.
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We respect natural and cultural features, leaving them undisturbed for others to enjoy.
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We never use open flames at our events, eliminating fire risks completely.
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We research wildlife patterns before selecting locations and time our events to minimize disturbance.
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We maintain appropriate sound levels and ensure our activities don't negatively impact other recreational users.
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At every event, we conduct a brief stewardship activity, such as trail maintenance or litter removal, leaving locations better than we found them.
How we walk our talk
Energy
100% Renewable Energy
All our sound equipment runs on portable solar generators or rechargeable batteries charged from renewable sources.
Water
Water-Wise Events
We identify natural water sources for emergencies only and encourage proper hydration planning to eliminate plastic bottle waste.
Travel
Reduced Transportation Impact
We organize carpools and shuttles to reduce emissions and parking pressure at trailheads.
Education
Environmental Education
Each event includes a brief educational component about the ecosystem we're visiting and how to protect it.
Waste
Zero Waste Operations
All operational materials are reusable, and we conduct thorough site cleanups.
Monitoring
Impact Monitoring
We photograph sites before and after events to document our impact and continually improve our practices.
We believe in supporting the organizations doing critical conservation work in our event locations. For each Summit Session, we identify a local environmental organization to support through optional donations and volunteer opportunities.
Interested in partnering? Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities.