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.

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