Code of Conduct
Lindy in the Loops strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Social dances, lessons, workshops, and other events are places of joy, connection, personal expression, and exploration. All participants are welcome regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, size, and/or ability.
Vernacular jazz and jazz dancing was built on African American roots and history, it is important that we recognize, learn and share this history.
Lindy in the Loops spaces are for everyone.
Treat everyone with respect.
Remember that we were all new at one point. If you see someone sitting alone, invite them to dance or to join your conversation.
The social dance floor is not a classroom, don’t give feedback unless specifically asked.
In a lesson, if you want to give feedback to your dance partner, ask first and use empathetic language like “I felt this”, “I’d like you to try this”, “I’m confused about this”, instead of “you need to do this”, “you didn’t”, “you should”
Minors are welcome, parents are expected to chaperone their children (under age 16) appropriately.
Very young children may benefit from ear protection.
Anyone can ask anyone regardless of your role, if you want to dance don’t wait– just ask!
Anyone can turn down a dance for any reason. Respectfully accept the decline.
Remember, we are all here for a good time, usually dancing! Be mindful of long conversations and respect others' time. Be an advocate for yourself and excuse yourself from a conversation if you would like to dance.
Please be considerate of our volunteers, we work hard for what we love. If you need something please let us know, if we ask you to stop doing something please stop immediately.
We have a no-tolerance policy.
If you witness, experience, or hear of an instance of harassment or something that made you or another participant uncomfortable, we want to know about it. There are a number of things you can do:
talk to the event manager or volunteer if they are present.
talk to the person at the door, who can find the evening manager or otherwise advise you.
talk to an instructor, one you recognize from your lessons.
talk to a friend who can approach one of these people or give you some support.
send an email to info@lindyintheloops letting us know of your concerns.
We will attend with care and discretion to all concerns brought forward, according to the needs and wishes of the concerned party and the severity of the concern. We may take any action we deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event or class with no refund. This may include filling out an incident report.
Harassment includes:
offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, or religion
misogynist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, sizeist, ageist, or racist language.
deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording
inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
General health and safety
No aerials on the dance floor, save them for performances and jam circles. Always ask for consent before entering the jam circle with the intention of performing an aerial.
Ask consent before dipping your partner
If you bump into another dancer apologize and check that they are ok before continuing your dance.
Practice good hygiene: hand washing, deodorant, a shower before the dance, breath mints, and avoiding strong perfumes/cologne are always appreciated
Please only wear clean indoor shoes or your socks. Sturdy/kitten heels are fine but please no stilettos. They ruin the floor and are uncomfortable for this high energy dance. Please no bare feet.
If you are feeling unwell please stay home and rest.
We recommend bringing a water bottle