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Joshua Burgos, co-owner of Daync Academy, faces charges of lewd and lascivious behavior and disorderly conduct involving a student. Allegations surfaced following an incident outside a Milwaukee bar, raising concerns about student safety at dance studios. Former instructors of the academy have expressed their distress over the situation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding students in extracurricular activities. The investigation is ongoing, and the student involved has not been publicly identified.
Milwaukee — Joshua Burgos, co-owner of Daync Academy, has been charged with criminal behavior involving a student. The charges against him include lewd and lascivious behavior and disorderly conduct, both of which are misdemeanors. A criminal complaint was filed in Milwaukee County related to an incident that occurred on August 20 outside a bar in Walker’s Point.
According to prosecutors, Burgos allegedly grabbed a student without consent, kissed her, and later exposed himself. Reports indicate that the student repeatedly asked Burgos to stop during the encounter. In a subsequent interview, Burgos claimed he could not recall the events of that night and suggested he may have been drugged.
The allegations have raised concerns among the staff at Daync Academy. Three former instructors, who chose to remain anonymous due to fears of retaliation, expressed their distress regarding the charges against Burgos. One instructor mentioned feeling disgusted upon learning of the misconduct, while another noted feelings of nausea and emphasized that such behavior is unacceptable. They highlighted the critical importance of maintaining student safety at dance studios and the need for transparent policies that support the well-being of students.
As the situation unfolds, these former instructors encourage current students to persevere with their passion for dance and continue to engage in the dance community. The student involved in this incident has not been publicly identified, and attempts to reach another co-owner of Daync Academy for a comment were unsuccessful.
The allegations against Joshua Burgos have cast a shadow over the academy, raising questions about the safety protocols in place for students. This case highlights the ongoing discussions around protecting young individuals in recreational environments, particularly in the arts, where mentorship is common, but boundaries must be strictly maintained.
The circumstances surrounding this incident emphasize the community’s responsibility to ensure safety and support for all students involved in extracurricular activities. Concerned parties are now looking to see what further actions might be taken by both the academy and local authorities in response to the unfolding investigation.
This case is still developing, and more information may emerge as it progresses through the legal system.
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- TMJ4 News: Daync Academy Co-owner Charged
- Wikipedia: Child Abuse
- Urban Milwaukee: Milwaukee Ballet School Academy Celebrates 50 Years
- Google Search: Milwaukee Dance Community
- Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Irish Fest 2025 Guide
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Dance
- Fox6 News: Dance Teacher Arrested
- Google News: Dance Safety Protocols
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