Communicate On and Off the Dance Floor

Good communication helps prevent misunderstandings and creates an environment where everyone can feel safe and comfortable.

Our Guidelines

• Use respectful language.
• Wait for an answer before starting a dance.
• Only perform lifts or acrobatic moves with your partner’s prior agreement.
• If you accidentally cross someone’s boundaries, apologize sincerely.
• Anyone can end a dance at any time.

Examples

• Words matter.

Try to use respectful and inclusive language so that as many people as possible feel welcome and included.

• Listen to your dance partner.

Pay attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues. If your dance partner seems unsure or uncomfortable, it’s always okay to check in and ask.

• Apologize when something goes wrong.

While dancing, accidental contact with a sensitive body part, such as someone’s chest. If it does, a sincere apology shows respect and helps avoid misunderstandings. It also reassures the other person that it was unintentional.

• It’s always okay to end a dance.

If you or your dance partner would like to end the dance, that’s completely okay at any time—even before the song is over.