Westie Club Community Guidelines
Westie Club is built on the idea that social dancing should feel welcoming, respectful, fun, and safe for everyone in the room. West Coast Swing works best when dancers trust each other, communicate clearly, and respect boundaries. By attending Westie Club, you’re agreeing to help us create that kind of environment for every dancer, guest, instructor, volunteer, and staff member.
What We Expect From Our Community
We ask everyone at Westie Club to:
- Treat others with kindness, respect, and consideration
- Respect physical and personal boundaries at all times
- Accept “no,” “not now,” or “I need a break” without pressure or repeated requests
- Dance in a way that prioritizes safety, consent, and comfort
- Follow directions from organizers, instructors, DJs, volunteers, staff, and venue personnel
- Help contribute to a dance floor culture where people feel comfortable, included, and respected
Behavior That Doesn’t Belong at Westie Club
To keep the space safe and welcoming, the following behavior is not acceptable:
- Harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or bullying
- Unwanted touching or inappropriate physical contact
- Sexual comments, advances, coercion, or pressure
- Repeatedly pushing for dances, conversation, or interaction after someone has declined
- Reckless or forceful dancing that puts others at risk
- Retaliation against anyone who sets a boundary or raises a concern
- Disruptive, threatening, or unsafe behavior
Consent and Boundaries Matter
No one is ever owed a dance, physical contact, private instruction, or an explanation for why someone says no. If someone asks for more space, less contact, a different connection, or to stop dancing, that request should be respected right away.
If Something Feels Off
If someone’s behavior makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, pressured, or concerned, please let a Westie Club organizer, staff member, or instructor know. Reports can be made in person or privately after the event.
We will do our best to protect the privacy of anyone who comes forward. While we can’t guarantee complete confidentiality in every situation, we may limit what we share in order to protect attendee privacy and reduce the risk of retaliation.
How We Handle Concerns
Our goal is always to protect the safety and wellbeing of the community. Depending on the situation, Westie Club may respond with a conversation, warning, removal from an event, denial of admission, suspension, or a ban from future events.
We may take action based on behavior at an event, event-related interactions, repeated concerns, safety issues, retaliation concerns, or failure to follow organizer directions. We do not need to wait for criminal charges, a police report, or a court finding before taking steps to protect our attendees and our community.
Our Commitment
Westie Club reserves the right to refuse admission, remove an attendee, or deny future attendance when we believe it is necessary to protect the safety, comfort, and integrity of the community.
By attending Westie Club, you agree to these community guidelines and understand that violating them may result in removal from the event or loss of future attendance privileges.
