I guess the reason the Olympia staff directed people away from the official fire exit was its dangerous condition!!!
As the dozen or so of us who actually used it can testify, the lighting on the top landing was non-existent, so we had to fumble our way to the top of the staircase - and then the top step was particularly awkward to negotiate, especially in the dark. Had there been a real fire and/or a crush of people, there would have been casualties.
Go ahead, Fox, phone the Centre Manager and point out his/her responsibilities for the saftey of users of the centre.
I have already written to the Chief Executive of Dundee City Council (Obviously I believe in going straight to Mr/Ms Big) and I'll post on here the reply I get.
Fox is absolutely right - this is a really serious matter and all of us (class organisers and individuals) have a responsibility to ensure that we where we are dancing is safe - and how to get out quickly if it's not.
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