Code of Conduct

Our community runs on respect. Let’s work together to make our dances a safe and enjoyable space for everyone!

While dancing you invite people into your personal space and enter other people’s personal space. Be aware of it and treat your dance partners well. Good hygiene can make dancing more comfortable for everyone, so bring a change of clothes, deodorant & mints if you need them.

At Hofstad Hop, we encourage everyone to dance the role that pleases them most. We believe that dance roles are unrelated to gender. Feel free to dance with anyone you like! To have clear communication when asking someone to dance, it’s good to state your preferred role or ask. For example: “Hey, would you mind leading in this dance?” ”Hello, would you like to dance the next song? Would you prefer to lead or follow?”

While there is always some risk associated with any physical activity, we are committed to preventing injuries before they happen. Unsafe dancing is any movement that puts anyone at an increased risk of physical injury. If you are unsure what constitutes safe dancing, please ask a member of the care team or any organiser.

At Hofstad Hop, we have a care team. Please feel free to contact them about anything at all. Your concerns will be taken seriously and treated confidentially. If necessary, they will discuss possible courses of action with you. Contact any organiser if you need help in locating a care team member.

Drug use or being under the influence of drugs is prohibited at our venues.

We have a zero tolerance policy on harassment, be it racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic abuse, unwanted sexual attention or sexual assault. If the code of conduct is breached, we reserve the right to remove the participant from current and future events.

With these things in mind, we’ll have a great time together!

– Many thanks to Blues Dance Rotterdam for sharing their code of conduct as a source of inspiration for this one