The dancers said they were told it 'had to do with what was going on in Palestine and the LGBTQ community in America.'
The dancers said they were told it"had to do with what was going on in Palestine and the LGBTQ community in America."SEATTLE — Organizers of The Emerald City Hoedown are facing backlash after a local line-dancing group said they were asked to change out of their American flag-style shirts at the LGBTQ-friendly event last weekend, where they had been slated to perform.
"The first question out of his mouth, I believe, was 'Do you have a different shirt to wear?'" said Cody, referring to one of the organizers of the annual hoedown. “He told me that there was some individuals within the community that felt unsafe and bothered, triggered, if you will, by our flag shirts.”The dancers questioned organizers after learning their costume had offended some people.
Even though they didn't understand the reason for a protest, Stamp said they still intended to perform, despite the pushback — even if they were booed as they got on stage. To try and understand why such a firm stance was taken, KING 5 asked the team whether any disputes had taken place, or whether a controversial comment was possibly made by a member which could have created any contention.In a Facebook comment, Ziadee Cambier, the president of the Rain Country Dance Association, said members of the Borderline Dance Team were not asked to leave the hoedown, and that they are hoping to clear up any misunderstandings.
KING 5 reached out to Seattle Police Department to confirm they are investigating, but police have not yet returned our request.
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