Be kind and respectful to all you meet at our events! Swing Dance Vegas does not tolerate any forms of discrimination or harassment. These include offensive verbal comments (related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, OR religion), sexual language, images, or invitations in public spaces or online, deliberate misgendering, deliberate intimidation, stalking, harassing photography/recording, sustained disruption of workshops or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any of the above behaviors are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassment or discriminatory behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund.
The dance floor is not a classroom. Please do not offer advice or try to teach your dance partner how to dance unless they have explicitly asked for feedback. The dance floor is for dancing, not criticizing. If you are working on or discussing technique, please move to the side of the dancefloor to do so.
Floorcraft is everyone’s responsibility. Look around you while you’re dancing, and be aware of the other humans around you. If you bump into or kick someone: pause, apologize, and make sure they’re okay before you finish your dance. If the person isn’t okay, please help them off the dance floor and notify a council member if further assistance is needed.
Many people are working hard to put on our classes, socials, and events! Please be kind and courteous to the event organizers, volunteers, vendors, and venue staff. Many of our venues allow us to use their space for free so we want to show our appreciation by following their rules, taking care of the space, and being good patrons.
Our dances often take place in social environments where alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products may be present. No other substances should be present at SDV classes, socials, or events. You should never feel pressured to participate in drinking, smoking, or any other drug consumption. If this is happening, please reach out to one of our Safety Officers.
If anyone makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable, or if you have any other concerns, please reach out to one of the Swing Dance Vegas safety officers: Stephanie Demetreon, Jess Skarupski, Kristine Hansen, Jen Jeong, or Gabe Spitzer. Every member of the SDV council is happy to support you and connect you with one of our designated safety officers.
