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Code of Conduct

We follow in the footsteps of greatness and continue the Code of Conduct written by Fusion Exchange.

Code of Conduct Goals:

  • Foster mutual respect, appreciation, and value for all members of the community.
  • Encourage safe and responsible dancing and social interaction.
  • Promote active community building through awareness, courtesy, encouragement, responsibility, praise, and constructive critique.

Code of Conduct:

  • I am a valued member of the dance community. No matter my background, my experience, or my ideas, I have something valuable to contribute to the realm of dance. I don't know who might hold the keys to my next inspiration!
  • I will respect my fellow dancers regardless of gender, background, nationality, race, lifestyle, and personal boundaries. I recognize that people have different values and viewpoints than I do. Regardless, we all share a love of dance, and I will embrace and respect their love of dance.
  • I will respect the physical and personal boundaries of my fellow attendees on and off the dance floor. It's okay for me to inform my dance partner if something they do makes me uncomfortable or physically hurts me. Additionally, I will respect my dance partner's request that I stop doing something that makes them uncomfortable or physically hurts them.
  • I am free to accept and decline dances for whatever reasons I wish. As the requester, I will respect the wishes of someone who declines, which is great for me because then I don't force someone to dance when they do not wish to. Plus, I now have the chance to dance this song with someone who wants to dance it with me! Win Win!!!
  • I will do my part to keep venues smoke-free and adhere to the event smoking policies of all locations.
  • I will be respectful of the dance floor and the space people dance in. I will do my best to monitor the volume of my conversations near the dance floor while I'm not dancing, or take them away from the dance floor so other dancers are not distracted. I will not attempt dance moves (such as aerials, kicks, lifts, or overly large movements) that are potentially dangerous to my partner, the dancers around me, or myself. I will do my best not to step on, bump, or trip other dancers; I will be gracious if I do and still gracious if someone does it to me.
  • I understand that social dances are an opportunity to enjoy dancing with people of many different levels and dance backgrounds, not the place to offer unsolicited dance advice. If it is something that is causing a safety issue, however, notifying that person not only helps me, but my fellow dancers as well.
  • I will conduct myself as a responsible adult. I will clean up after myself, help staff where I can, cooperate with and show respect toward the instructors, care for and about the venue I am dancing in, and my behavior will abide by all laws, rules, and ordinances.
  • I will care for my safety, my hygiene, and my well-being. I am responsible for determining what I can and cannot accomplish on the dance floor. I will bring extra clothing and personal hygiene products to ensure I look, smell, and feel clean. I can also partake of the free mints or gum throughout the evening!
  • I will bring inappropriate actions that I personally experience or observe to the attention of the organizers.
  • I am encouraged to actively participate in building the dance community. To do so, I will seek out new people to dance with or talk to. I can also foster connections by introducing or reintroducing myself with each new dance.
  • I can share the love and give positive feedback to DJs, instructors, and dancers whenever I choose. I can clap for songs I enjoy or walk up to the dancers, DJ, or bands afterwards to let them know in person. I am free to dance with the same person multiple times. While I am free to give negative feedback, I will do so either through the surveys or in a manner that is private, open-minded, and respectful of the person receiving it.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the organizers.