Code of Conduct

Dancing is our passion and we look forward to sharing that with you. BFF is a fusion dance exchange. During the day there will be loads of time to skill share, chill, cook, eat, go for hikes and connect on various levels. We ask you to respect the framework of this event and the comfort zone of other participants.

We want every single person to feel welcome, comfortable and safe while attending our event. So here are some points we would like you to keep in mind when you join us for what will be a wonderful weekend of fusion dancing:

• Respect your own and other people’s physical and emotional boundaries. Dance is not an invitation for unwanted physical intimacy.
• We want to get together to dance. This is not an event for sexual encounters. Please respect that we are together in communal spaces, including shared bedrooms
• This is a clothed event, unless you’re having a shower or getting changed, please keep your clothes on. More specifically: Please wear bottoms that cover your genitals in the common rooms as well as outside on the grounds of the Wolfhof. In the common rooms we also ask you to wear a top that covers your chest. There is a creek flowing along the Wolfhof's grounds where it is possible to take a dip. It is usually fine to be naked there - but please ask people who might be nearby first. This applies to all genders.
• Take care of yourself and of others – on and off the dance floor. (This includes personal hygiene, avoidance of strong odours – artificial and natural – illness, and alcohol).
• Be gentle with your partner’s body and be mindful of those around you while dancing.
• We see dancing as an invitation to tolerance and generosity. However, it’s okay to say “no” to a dance for any reason.
• Be responsible for your own actions. Be aware that your actions can have an effect on others.
• Respect other people’s opinions, beliefs, and ways of being.
• Dance roles are not tied to gender. It is polite to check in with your partner about their preferred role before dancing.
• If you experience or witness any behaviour that crosses your boundaries or makes you feel uncomfortable please approach us. There will also be a designated care team at the event.
• If it seems like someone is in need of help or might be feeling left out: see if you can reach out to them in some way.
• We need everyone’s help to keep us all fed and watered and the venue nice and cosy, so please roll up your sleeves, join in and help out.
• Loud music can damage your hearing, so we set up a Sound Policy to have music playing at sound levels that are not damaging even when dancing the whole night. Still, be aware of your own limits and bring ear plugs, if you are sensitive to loud sounds.

Please note that any form of harassment or unsafe behaviour may lead to exclusion from the event. If you encounter any problems you want to talk about, please contact us or the care team. You have found a fox.

Thank you. And we look forward to welcoming you at BFF!

Adapted from: Bear Blues Exchange Berlin Code of Conduct.