Take care of yourselves!
All dancers take part in classes and events at their own risk. Dancers should, at all times, take every possible care to avoid accidents to themselves and others. Oxford Balboa does not take any responsibility for any loss or injury sustained.
Our Behaviour Guidelines
We love to dance, and we want you to love it too. We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Individuals violating these guidelines may be sanctioned, including but not limited to, being required to leave without refund and exclusion from future events.
- Dancers will treat everyone with RESPECT. We will not harass anyone or discriminate against anyone for any reason. We will be INCLUSIVE and invite others to dance, and we will be gracious if turned down. We will ask people of all levels to dance because we can all learn from each other and thereby improve the overall standard of dance in our community. We may say no when asked to dance, but we will be polite when doing so and if we promise to dance later on, we will do so.
- Dancers will be RESPONSIBLE for our own physical safety and that of others nearby. We will practice safe floor-craft and say sorry if we accidentally bump another person. We will not offer advice or instruction unless asked to do so.
- Dancers will take CARE to choose appropriate clothing, footwear, and accessories and not wear anything that is potentially hazardous to ourselves or others. We will be mindful that dancing can make you sweaty!
- Dancers will be THOUGHTFUL of their partner, for example by changing out of sweaty clothes and not chewing gum while dancing. We will acknowledge that the personal boundaries of others, or their perception of what may be unwelcome, may not be the same as our own. We will not touch anyone inappropriately and we will apologise immediately if we touch a person in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Thankfully behaviour is generally very respectful and responsible. We encourage anyone who has experienced or witnessed intimidating or inappropriate behaviour to tell an organiser or regular teacher. We will treat any reports made with sensitivity and keep details as confidential as is possible (however, in the event of a police investigation, all information will become disclosable). Please come and talk to us - or email us - about your concerns, even small ones - we’re here for you! We want to ensure a safe, friendly and wonderfully enjoyable experience for everyone.