Dance Is Life’s Code of Care
We come together in movement, music, and shared joy because we believe in the power of connection. This space was created with love - for ourselves, for each other, and for the communities we belong to. To keep it rooted in that love, we ask that everyone who enters shares responsibility in creating a culture of care, safety, and belonging.
We Lead With Respect
Everyone in this space deserves to feel seen, safe, and honored. We greet one another with kindness and affirm each other’s right to set boundaries, move freely, and express themselves fully - on and off the dance floor.
Consent Is Ongoing
All touch and all intimacy - whether a dance, a hug, or a conversation - begins with consent. This means asking before initiating and respecting the answer with grace, no pressure. Consent can change at any time, and we trust each other to listen and respond with care.
We love to celebrate the energy of our dance floor, and photo/video documentation may take place during the party. Being on the dance floor may result in you being captured in photos or video. If you prefer not to be filmed or photographed, please let the photographer or videographer know - they will honor your request. Photographers and videographers are asked to be mindful of dancers' space, never disrupt the flow, and always keep consent at the center of their work.
We Notice Power and Make Space
We come from different lived experiences. We commit to noticing how our words, actions, or assumptions might impact others. We actively work to empower voices and bodies that have historically been marginalized, including Black, Indigenous, disabled, trans, queer, femme, and immigrant community members.
We Hold Ourselves Accountable with Love
If someone shares that we’ve hurt or made them uncomfortable, we listen. We don’t get defensive. We reflect. Growth is welcome here, and being called in is an invitation to be more in alignment with our values of care.
We Move With Generosity, Not Judgment
Gossip, exclusion, or shaming have no place here. We give each other the benefit of the doubt, while still upholding boundaries that protect our collective well-being. If conflict arises, we approach it with care and seek resolution, not punishment.
Harm Has Consequences
If someone’s behavior causes repeated or serious harm, we will respond as a community, not to punish but to protect. That may include a pause, conversation, repair process, or asking someone to step away from the space - always with dignity and the hope for future return, if and when trust can be rebuilt. Survivors in our community are believed, supported, and never alone.
This is a living code.
We grow together. We make mistakes. We forgive. We stay rooted in our purpose: to create space where everyone can move freely, feel joy deeply, and be their full, radiant selves.