Code of Conduct

Before outside college-affiliated members dance within the community, we would like to remind everyone of the rules, our requests, and guidelines to keep everyone safe & comfortable.

Check out our Beginner's Guide to Tango Here!

Bryn Mawr Tango Code of Conduct

Bryn Mawr Tango promotes a safe and friendly community, with policies that should not be abused. Some boundaries are non-negotiable and will apply to everyone regardless of, and not limited to, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, profession, and dance skills.

Do’s

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Be welcome to new members visiting the community & respect the members of the existing club.

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Share information that only you are comfortable in giving out.

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Always ask consent in close embrace.

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We always welcome role-switching so feel free to ask the person before dancing together.

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Be mindful about your personal grooming (yes to breath mint, yes to moderate deodorant, and no to excessive fragrances).

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You are allowed to say no to anyone who makes you unconfortable, please feel free to reach out to e-board members if you have any worries.

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Have FUNNN

Don’ts

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Be respectful of personal boundaries & making everyone feel comfortable.

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DO NOT force/encourage a beginner into being in close embrace, leg wraps/ganchos, sacadas if they are not comfortable and/or do not know them.

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Harassment of any form is prohibited, all kinds, verbal or physical.

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Any form of non-consensual touching beyond the tango embrace is not allowed.

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Excessive teaching on the dance floor is not allowed. Please refrain from that during the milonga.

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Instructing and tips can be given off to the side, OFF the dance floor.

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Be respectful to all levels, either leading or following.