Code of conduct

1. Respect, Inclusion, and Courtesy

• Treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of age, gender, identity, orientation, origin, body type, experience level, or dance role.

• Welcome newcomers, introduce them, and help them feel included.

• Encourage inclusivity by dancing with a variety of partners.

• Avoid negative or demeaning comments about anyone’s technique, style, body, or level.

• Disruptive/aggressive behaviour, discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any kind, will not be tolerated.

 

2. Consent and Embrace

• Use mirada and cabeceo to confirm consent, even with familiar partners, ensuring mutual respect and comfort.

• You have the right to turn down an invitation to dance, or to stop dancing with someone who mistreats you or ignores your wishes. You do not have to give a reason.

• Respect if someone does not want to dance, and accept “no” gracefully.

• Maintain a comfortable, respectful embrace; avoid tight, invasive / inappropriate contact.

• Both partners have the right to choose or adjust the embrace at any time.

• Listen to your partner and adjust accordingly, respecting your partner's boundaries at all times.If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, touches you inappropriately, or hurts you, it is okay to say “no” or “stop.”

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3. Floor Etiquette and Dancer Safety

• Follow the counter-clockwise line of dance and ensure a smooth, continuous flow in the ronda and all concentric lanes, including at the corners.

• If the organizer has designated a specific entrance to the floor (usually at the corners), use it.

• When entering the floor, leaders should seek a nod from nearby couples. If others are waiting, allow them in with a nod. Keep spacing consistent and avoid large gaps.

• Avoid high kicks, ganchos, and boleos in crowded or restricted spaces to avoid injuries.

• Avoid sudden stops, back steps, or cutting across lanes.

• Adjust movements to the space available and pay attention to the other couples.If a bump occurs, apologise and check that the other person is okay.

• Tandas are normally danced to the end, but you may stop early at any time if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Your well-being and safety come first.

• Do not cross the dance floor while people are dancing. If you need to get across, wait for a pause or the cortina.

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4. Hygiene and Presentation

• Maintain good personal hygiene: clean clothes, fresh breath, and avoid strong fragrances.

• It is encouraged to wear shoes that are secure, well-fitted, and supportive.

• Smooth soles can help with controlled pivots, so try to avoid shoes that are very sticky or too loose.

• If you perspire heavily, bring a towel or change of clothes.

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5. Learning, Growth, and Respect for Teaching

• Support beginners with patience and avoid overly complex movements.

• Do not teach or correct during milongas; offer friendly feedback only if it is explicitly requested.

• Show respect for teachers by good timekeeping, paying attention and avoiding disruptions.

• Everyone is free to dance any role (leader, follower, or switching roles)

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6. Photography, Video, and Social Media

• Organisers should inform participants, verbally or in writing, if photography or video recording may take place.

• Participants who do not wish to be photographed or recorded may inform the organiser. who should communicate these preferences to photographers and take reasonable steps to respect participants’ privacy

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7. Safety, Behaviour, and Reporting

• Respectful Behaviour. Disruptive or aggressive behaviour, discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Touch in tango should always feel safe, respectful, and consensual. Inappropriate contact includes touching intimate areas, unnecessary sliding of hands, sexualised gestures, or any physical contact without consent.

• Reporting Concerns. If you experience or observe behaviour that causes concern or discomfort, you are encouraged to speak with the organiser privately. Reports can also be submitted via on-site QR codes or email, and may be sent days or weeks after an incident if you later feel a boundary was crossed.

• How Reports Are Handled. All reports are treated with discretion. Organisers may take appropriate action to ensure community well-being, including private conversations, asking someone to leave an event, denying entry, or permanent bans in serious cases.This Code is not meant to limit expression, but to ensure that everyone can enjoy tango with joy, freedom, and respect. We build and protect this community together.

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👉 Please use this form if you need to submit a report