Dance Floor Etiquette

We would like for all to have a good time dancing! To help your fellow dancers have a good time, please keep the following in mind:

 

 Consent to Dance

  1. You can ask anyone to dance!
  2. You are not obligated to dance with anyone. You should feel free to respectfully decline a dance for any reason.
  3. You may stop a dance at any time, for any reason.
  4. If someone declines a dance with you, respect their decision and ask someone else.

Floorspace and Dance Safety

  1. Be mindful of the space you have and the other dancers around you! Use caution especially on crowded nights, or when attempting complicated or space-taking moves.
  2. Let your partner know if they are hurting you or if you don’t feel safe with any particular dance moves. Refrain from doing moves that may hurt you, your partner, or those around you.
  3. Do not give unsoliticted feedback on your partner’s dancing.
  4. If you or your partner bump into anyone, acknowledge the mistake and apologize, making sure that others are alright.
  5. Aerial or lifts are not permitted.
  6. If something or someone makes you feel uncomfortable, please let our staff know.

Declaration of Safe Space

Let’s Swing NJ is dedicated to providing a safe and comfortable event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery in social situations is not appropriate for any event venue, including dances, workshops, competitions, Twitter, Facebook, and other online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the Let’s Swing NJ Board Members or Event Organizers.

Code of Conduct

  • Let’s Swing NJ serves members and guests regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion (or lack thereof)
  • Harassment is not permitted or tolerated. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event, including dances, workshops, and competitions, Twitter, Facebook, and other online media. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments (related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion), sexual images in event spaces, intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of workshops or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention
  • Disrespecting personal boundaries is not permitted
  • Intoxication at events is not permitted
  • Violating rules of the venue is not permitted

We reserve the right to expel or ban anyone from our dances for conduct in violation of our conduct code.

Comments and Suggestions

If you have any comments or suggestions, please tell the dance manager. We welcome suggestions or concerns. Contact LetsSwingNJ@gmail.com