Code of Conduct

Dancing is our passion, and we look forward to exploring the space between Brazilian Zouk and Fusion together with you.

The In-Between is a space for learning, experimenting, dancing and connecting. Different dance backgrounds, levels of experience and ways of moving are welcome. We want everyone to feel comfortable, respected and safe while attending the event, both in the workshops and on the social dance floor.

Partner dancing can involve close physical connection, and some movements may be unfamiliar depending on your dance background. This makes it especially important to be mindful of your own and other people's boundaries and to always act consensually and respectfully.

We ask everyone attending the event to follow these guidelines:

• Respect your own and other people's physical and emotional boundaries. Dance is not an invitation for unwanted physical intimacy, and close dancing does not imply romantic or sexual interest.
• Consent to a dance is not consent to everything within that dance. Pay attention to your partner and respect their boundaries regarding closeness, connection and movement. Consent can change at any time.
• A "no" is always acceptable and requires no explanation. You are free to decline a dance, change the connection, opt out of a movement or exercise, or end a dance at any time.
• Be gentle with your partner's body. Never force a movement. Be particularly mindful with movements involving the head, neck or spine, as well as dips, deep inclinations or other movements that require additional trust, technique or physical control. If in doubt, choose the safer option or check in with your partner.
• There is no pressure to perform. Workshops are a space to learn and explore. You never have to execute a movement just because it is being taught. Different levels of experience, bodies and individual ranges of movement are part of dancing together.
• Dance roles are not tied to gender. Please check in with your partner about their preferred role when needed, and respect people's choices about how and with whom they want to dance.
• Take care of yourself and of others, on and off the dance floor. This includes being mindful of floorcraft, personal hygiene, strong odors, illness, alcohol and anything else that may affect the people around you.
• Treat each other with respect. Please use people's preferred names and pronouns and respect different identities, backgrounds, opinions, beliefs and ways of being. Discrimination, harassment and deliberately disrespectful behavior have no place at this event.
• Be responsible for your own actions and aware of their effect on others. If someone communicates a boundary – verbally or non-verbally – respect it. If you are unsure whether something is comfortable for your partner, check in.
• Look out for each other. If someone seems uncomfortable, in need of help or left out, consider checking in with them or approaching one of the organisers.
• Be mindful when taking photos or videos. Keep filming and photography to a minimum and ask permission from everyone who is identifiable in your pictures or videos before recording or sharing them.

If something happens

If you experience or witness behavior that crosses your boundaries, feels unsafe or makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to approach David or Sarah at any time.

You do not need to be sure that something was “bad enough” before talking to us. You can also come to us if you are unsure about a situation, need support or simply want someone to listen.

We will take concerns seriously and handle them as respectfully and discreetly as possible.

Any form of harassment, deliberate disregard of boundaries, non-consensual behavior or seriously unsafe behavior may result in intervention by the organising team and, where necessary, exclusion from the event. You have found a fox.

Thank you for helping us create a space in which we can be curious, learn from each other and enjoy dancing together.

Black Forest Fusion e.V. & Zoukarium e.V.