Safer Spaces Policy

The Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Swing Fest

DO feel free to ask anyone to dance! Anyone can dance any role they choose. A great way to start is by asking your partner which role they prefer, and always respect everyone regardless of their skill, gender expression, or background.

DO say “No” if you do not want to dance. You have a right to decline any dance for personal reasons. You do not owe anyone an explanation, and if someone declines to dance with you, accept it graciously without pressuring them.

DO prioritize safety and floorcraft. Your number one job is keeping yourself, your partner, and those around you safe. Watch your spacing, listen to your partner's physical feedback, and always ask before attempting dips or physically demanding moves.

DO get explicit verbal consent. Always ask before touching, hugging, cuddling, or making physical contact. Only a verbal "yes" counts as consent, and it can be withdrawn at any time.

DO speak up or ask for help if you feel uncomfortable. You have the right to stop a dance at any time. If you feel unsafe or witness a policy violation, immediately report it to an organizer, a door worker, or a DJ.

DO respect the venue's sober space. Keep the event entirely drug-free. If you smoke cigarettes, do so far away from the building and move graciously if asked.

DO NOT touch anyone inappropriately. Keep sexual behavior entirely off the dance floor, and never engage in non-consensual physical contact.

DO NOT critique your partner's dancing. Never give unsolicited feedback on the social floor or during a class unless your partner explicitly asks for it, or if they are causing you physical pain or discomfort.

DO NOT get defensive if a partner asks to stop a dance. Do not pressure them for an explanation. Simply accept their boundary and move on.

DO NOT tolerate or engage in harassment. Bullying, stalking, deliberate intimidation, and non-consensual photography are strictly forbidden and will result in immediate action, up to expulsion without a refund or legal consequences.