At iDance we consider the health and safety of all of our attendees to be an important

priority. Please familiarise yourself with the following codes of conduct to help make

sure that everyone can enjoy an enjoyable event without upset or injury.

When dancing

When you enter the dance floor, please do not step into the path of anyone dancing.

Likewise, when your dance is finished please move to the side of the room being

careful not to step into anyone’s path.Please be aware of the space around you,

especially when stepping backwards or performing long travelling moves. Please try to

help your partner avoid collisions.

Please do not try and dance moves that you have seen, but not yet been taught. You

may not be aware of any potential risks unless you have learned the move in a

lesson.You should always ask for permission from your partner before leading dips

and drops.

Dips and drops should be performed with care, again giving particular consideration

to the space around you. Do not execute dips and drops that you have never been

taught before.

Please do not assume your partner’s ability. Always start with some easy moves until

you know the level at which to pitch the dance. Beginners can very easily be

intimidated by someone who dances complex moves with them, and your role is to

make your partner feel comfortable.

Please do not teach moves to others without the express prior consent of an iDance

teacher.

When not dancing

Please do not walk across the floor while others are dancing and please avoid, at all

times, walking across the dance floor with drinks.

Please report any spillages immediately to a member of the iDance crew so they can

be mopped up.

Please do not place drinks on or near speakers or other electronic equipment.Please

keep bags tucked away under the chairs, and ensure no coats are blocking pathways.

Please do not stand directly in front of or behind the fans for any length of time, as it

will reduce the fan's ability to cool the room.Please do not walk onto the stage as there

will be cables that could cause a risk of tripping.

Clothing

Try to wear layers, you will warm up as the night progresses.

Avoid footwear that offers too much grip. Trainers and rubber soled shoes are usually

best avoided. Leather or suede soled shoes are preferred as they allow your feet to

move across the dance floor without too much resistance.

Please avoid high heels until you are confident with your balance.

We would discourage the wearing of jewellery, especially items that could catch

another dancer. Long necklaces and sharp rings should be avoided.

Hydration

Please stay hydrated throughout your evening. Most of our venues have a licensed

bar. If you choose to drink alcohol, please do so in moderation. Excessive alcohol

consumption may result in a ban, especially if is poses a risk to other dancers in the

venue.

Hygiene

Please bring a change of top, particularly in the summer months, as you will get

sweaty. Do remember to shower, brush your teeth and wear clean clothes to ensure

you are presentable. Dance is a contact activity, and your partner will thank you for

this. Also remember to wear deodorant, and wash/sanitise your hands frequently.

Safeguarding and inappropriate behaviour:

iDance operates a zero-tolerance policy towards antisocial behaviour on and off the

dance floor at our events, and is fully committed to protecting all of our dancers and

promoting a happy, healthy and safe environment for everyone. Any report of

harassment such as physical, personal, sexual, psychological, third party or

discriminatory will be investigated and could result in a ban or possibly even legal

prosecution.

Conduct

We ask all attendees to conduct themselves in a thoughtful, considerate and

appropriate manner at all of our events. Dancing does involve contact. Please ensure

any physical connection with your partner is appropriate and considerate. Dance the

moves as they are taught, and respect people’s opinions if they ask you to avoid

certain moves.

Dancing is a great place to meet people and make new friends; please do not treat it

as a pick up joint. Partner dancing is also intended to be a social activity. Please be

aware that having multiple dances with the same partner may be seen as detrimental

to the social harmony of an event. It also has the potential to make that person feel

solated and unable to socialise with the wider dance community.

Be thoughtful when speaking to others. Ask for dances politely and understand that

everybody has the right to refuse. Bad language, even said in jest, is inconsiderate to

those around you, and should be avoided.

Bullying, either physical or verbal, will not be tolerated, and could result in an

immediate suspension.Please endeavour to make your dance venue a safe and

enjoyable space for all.Do have the confidence to speak politely to your fellow dancers

if you are ever uncomfortable with their behaviour, always empathising that they may

be unaware of what they have done or how it may have affected you. If their behaviour

persists, please speak directly to a member of crew, teacher or event organiser

present that evening. Our team are always available to help.

Please also understand you have a right to refuse any dance, however, please show

consideration of the feelings of others when you respond.

Do look out for your fellow dancers and speak to an organiser if you witness any

inappropriate behaviour. Try to be available to offer support to those who ask.

iDance will investigate all matters that have been reported, initially speaking to and

requesting information from all parties involved, and then making a decision. In the

case of legal matters, or those which have involvement by the police, the entry of all

parties to iDance events will be temporarily suspended until a legal decision has been

reached and communicated back to to Dance.

Please note that iDance is entitled at any time to refuse you admission to any iDance

class or event.