Code of Conduct

Our swing dance event is dedicated to creating a fun, welcoming, and safe environment for everyone. By attending, you agree to following the Code of Conduct. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to one of our safer spaces champions who will be identifiable during the weekend.

1. Respect & Inclusion

Treat all participants, volunteers, teachers, venue staff and organisers with respect and kindness.

Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated, including but not limited to based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, body type, religion, or age. We aim to be an inclusive space, but we do not welcome people who are racist, xenophobic, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or who engage in discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind.

2. Consent in Dancing

Dancing is always optional. Do not grab, pull or push other dancers onto the dance floor. A nod or verbal “yes” is required before dancing. Anyone may decline a dance for any reason, and no explanation is required.

Respect personal boundaries during dancing. If someone asks to adjust connection for safety or because they are uncomfortable, please comply.

Either partner may end a dance at any time.

3. Appropriate Behavior

Unwanted touching is not allowed. This includes lingering hand placement, pulling someone closer than they are comfortable with, touching areas not required for the dance, or continuing physical contact after a dance ends.

Do not engage in inappropriate comments or actions, including sexual remarks, comments about someone’s body, repeated flirting after disinterest is shown, or staring in a way that makes others uncomfortable.

Respect verbal and non-verbal boundaries. If someone steps back, tenses up, says “no,” or asks for space, you must immediately adjust or stop.

Do not pressure anyone to dance, continue a dance, or interact with you. Repeatedly asking someone who has declined is not acceptable.

Harassment, intimidation, bullying, verbal or physical will not be tolerated Ask for people’s pronouns and share yours. Address people by their pronouns of choice.

4. Safety on the Dance Floor

Dance with awareness of your surroundings to avoid collisions, if you collide with another dancer please stop, apologise and check they are okay before continuing with your dance.

Keep aerials, lifts, or dangerous moves off the social dance floor.

Follow any instructions given by event staff or instructors, failure to do so many result in you being asked to leave the event. Be mindful when drinking alcohol or using other medicinal substances. If you are not sober and therefore pose a risk to yourself or others, leave the dance floor and ask for support

5. Feedback & Teaching on the Social Floor

Social dancing is not a space for unsolicited feedback, instruction, or critique.

Do not correct, coach, or “teach” your partner unless they clearly and explicitly ask for feedback.

If feedback is requested, keep it respectful, brief, and supportive.

Event staff and instructors may offer guidance when necessary for safety or event flow.

6. Hygiene & Comfort

Practice good personal hygiene to help everyone feel comfortable dancing, bring a spare shirt (or two) if you are a heavy sweater.

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for dancing.

7. Reporting Concerns

If you feel unsafe or experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please report it to event staff or organisers.

Reports will be taken seriously and handled as discreetly as possible.

8. Enforcement

Event organisers reserve the right to take appropriate action in response to violations, including warnings, removal from the event, or banning from future events