To help keep Parallel a safe and respectful space where people feel free to be their entire selves, please familiarise yourself with the House Rules prior to your arrival.
SAFER SPACE: BIXARIA proposes a space where we can be brave by taking care of each other, letting go of the heteronormative standards imposed on us by the cis-tem. To do so, this club night will be premised on the following ground rules:
1. Consent is essential. Do not touch someone without asking first, and be mindful of people's boundaries. Preventing harrassment is important to and for everyone.
2. Do not assume anyone's gender, sexuality or ethnicity: respect and appreciate people's clothing, movements and body language in that moment. Everyone is invited to play with their clothing and movement.
3. Put to rest your pre-conceptions for the night: focusing on the beauty of bodies, dance, and the present moment.
4. If you don't know if you are queer enough, don't worry. We believe in the collective struggle of the working class, mediation, restorative justice, assuming good intentions, and taking care of our communities together.
If you would like to receive mediation or support during the party, contact Lucia, the mother of BIXARIA, who has life-long practice creating Safer Spaces, organising queer parties and is a professional floor manager.