Our goal is a festival where everyone feels safe, welcome, and respected. To support this, the following guidelines apply to all participants: dancers, teachers, musicians, volunteers, and venue staff.
Respect & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender, identity, background, appearance, ability, age, or dance role. Treat each other with respect – on and off the dance floor.
Awareness & Consent
Be mindful of your body, your partner, and the space around you. Seek clear consent – verbal or nonverbal – and respect personal boundaries. If someone seems uncomfortable or tells you so, stop, apologise, and adjust. It’s always okay to decline a dance.
Roles Are Not Gendered
Anyone can lead or follow. Don’t assume roles based on appearance – we recommend to ask which role someone prefers. Dancing is a shared conversation where both partners contribute and listen.
Community & Joy
Help create a positive, welcoming atmosphere: be kind, invite new people to dance, and include those standing on the sidelines.
Personal Care
Be considerate with hygiene: shower if possible, use deodorant or mints, bring a towel or spare clothes, and avoid accessories or clothing that might injure others.
Feedback
Don’t give unsolicited corrections during social dancing – unless something is hurting you or making you feel unsafe.
If Something Happens
- Check that the affected person is safe.
- If you feel confident enough to confront the person who behaved inappropriately, do so and inform an organizer.
- If not, contact the care team or an organizer directly for help.
If someone’s behavior causes concern, we may issue a warning. Continued or serious misconduct may result in removal from the festival.