Safety
How to Talk to Your Community About a Safety Incident
Some incidents stay private. Others have to be addressed publicly. Here's how to communicate without making it worse.
June 25, 2026·6 min read
THE TELLSAFE BLOG
For the people who run communities
Practical writing on anonymous feedback, community safety, and building trust in the organizations people choose to be part of.
Feedback
Running a Post-Event Survey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Organizers
From writing the questions to closing the loop — the full workflow for getting real, useful feedback after your event.
June 23, 2026·7 min read
Guide
How Small Studios Can Compete With Big Gyms on Member Experience
You'll never beat the big chains on equipment or price. Here's where small studios actually win — and how to make those advantages structural.
June 18, 2026·6 min read
Feedback
Why Your Members Aren't Giving You Feedback (And How to Fix It)
If your members aren't telling you what's wrong, it's not because nothing is wrong. Here's what's actually happening — and how to unlock honest feedback.
June 16, 2026·6 min read
Feedback
How to Use QR Codes for Feedback at Live Events
QR codes can quietly carry the entire feedback program for your event — or sit on a poster nobody scans. Here's the difference.
June 13, 2026·5 min read
Feedback
The Two-Way Relay Explained — How Anonymous Conversations Work
Anonymous feedback used to mean a dead-end submission. The two-way relay changes that — here's how it works and why it matters.
June 11, 2026·5 min read
Waivers
How to Write a Waiver for a Dance Studio or Event (What to Include)
The clauses that determine whether your waiver protects you or doesn't — plus what makes a waiver enforceable when it matters.
June 9, 2026·6 min read
Community
What Makes Community Members Actually Feel Safe Speaking Up
Having a feedback channel isn't the same as having a community where people use it. Here's what determines the difference.
June 6, 2026·6 min read
Feedback
How to Follow Up on Anonymous Feedback Without Breaking Trust
Anonymous feedback often raises more questions than it answers. Here's how to follow up — and the moves that quietly destroy the trust you built.
June 4, 2026·6 min read
Community
How to Build a Culture of Feedback in Your Studio
Putting up a feedback form isn't a feedback culture. Here's the practical playbook — what to do in week one, month three, and beyond.
May 30, 2026·6 min read
Feedback
Post-Event Survey Questions That Actually Get Responses
The wrong questions get you 'it was great!' The right ones get you something you can act on. Here's the difference.
May 28, 2026·6 min read
Waivers
The Case for Digital Waivers at Community Events
Paper waivers are a liability dressed up as protection. Here's what digital changes — and why most event organizers should have switched already.
May 26, 2026·5 min read
Safety
How to Handle a Safety Report at Your Dance Event
Someone reports a safety concern at your event. What happens next determines whether your community stays safe — and stays your community.
May 25, 2026·7 min read
Feedback
Anonymous Feedback vs. Suggestion Box — What's the Difference?
They look the same on the surface. They produce wildly different results. Here's what separates a real feedback system from a feedback prop.
May 23, 2026·5 min read
Feedback
How to Collect Anonymous Feedback at Events (And Actually Get Honest Responses)
Paper forms and verbal asks rarely get honest responses. Here's what actually works — and why anonymity alone isn't enough.
May 21, 2026·6 min read