We value a safe & relaxed learning environment

We value a safe and relaxed learning environment in which students are free to learn and enjoy the music and the dance. This means that if you join lesson and / or other events organised by Swing Out Loud, that you will uphold the following rules:

• A member ensures that his own physical state is not a hindrance to his / her partner and/or others. This is understood to mean that the member takes care of his / her personal hygiene and health;

• A member respects the emotional and physical limits that he / she sets and that a partner sets. A member requests appropriate permission in advance (in dance or other social situations) and respects every answer, also without explanation;

• A member takes into account other people's beliefs and / or views. The association does not tolerate any intimidation or discrimination or outings of racism, sexism, homophobia or other forms of abuse;

• A member takes care of his / her own safety as well as that of his / her partner as well as other people present on or of the dance floor. A member is expected not to endanger himself and others by pulling his / her partner, suddenly sharing his / her weight, suddenly lifting his / her partner, suddenly throwing his / her partner in the air (or air steps / aerials) or suddenly physically seriously burden his / her partner;

• A member adjusts his / her dance to the number of people present on the dance floor and to physical or verbal requests from his / her partner. If a member has an injury, the member is expected to let his / her partner know.

If you purposly don’t uphold these rules, it will lead to your suspension or removal from current and future lessons and / or other events without refund and possibly, with legal action.

You can find the official code of conduct in the house regulations (“Het huishoudelijk reglement”). The original version (in Dutch) will always overrule any other translation.