This is a festival where we come together to celebrate, connect and grow through jazz dance. We want this to be a space where everyone feels welcome, supported and safe.

This code is here to help us protect what we value most: community, care, and respect for the culture we dance in.

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Our values & Cultural appreciation

Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz are African American dances. Their history, spirit and creators deserve ongoing recognition. As a community, we honour the roots of this culture by celebrating its legacy, remaining open to learning, and making space for the stories behind the steps. 

Inclusion, accessibility and representation are not afterthoughts—they are part of our rhythm.

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Community Guidelines

We want every dancer, volunteer, teacher and guest to feel like they belong here. That’s why we do not tolerate any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, gender identity or expression, body type, age, sexuality, disability, religion, appearance or dance experience. 

If you have any specific needs that can help you feel safer or more comfortable, let us know. We are here to listen and adapt.

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Consent & Connection

Clear, mutual consent matters—on and off the dance floor. Always check in before asking someone to dance, and respect a ‘no’ with ease—no need for reasons. You can say no at any time, for any reason. That’s enough. 

Close contact, dips, or deep movements require clear and mutual agreement. 

Aerials are not part of social dancing and only belong in jam circles if both dancers are prepared and have agreed.

In class, speak up if a movement feels uncomfortable. Check in with your partner when in doubt.

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Respect, Care & Space

We care about how we share space—with our own bodies and with others. Take care of your hygiene: fresh clothes, deodorant, towel if needed. Take breaks, stay hydrated, and avoid movements that may cause pain to yourself or others. Move with awareness and care on the social floor. If you join a class, show up with presence—it helps the group flow and supports your learning.

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Feedback & Communication

We ask that you don’t offer unsolicited feedback to other dancers—whether in class or in socials. If someone’s behavior makes you feel uncomfortable or crosses a boundary, you can always speak up. You can talk directly to the person, or ask for support from a teacher or a member of the safe space team. If someone tells you that something you did affected them, listen with openness. No explanations are needed—just care and accountability. If you want feedback in class, feel free to ask your teachers or partners with respect.

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Alcohol, Drugs & Safety

We ask everyone to show up in a state where respect and safety come first. Please avoid excessive drinking or use of substances that could lead to harm, discomfort, or loss of control. Reckless behavior will lead to exclusion from the event.

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Who to Contact

If something doesn’t feel right—or you witness a violation of this code—you can reach out to our safe space team via WhatsApp or Viber. We will listen with care and treat your message with confidentiality. Depending on the situation, we may decide to exclude someone from the event without refund. Check out the safe space team contacts below:

Dimitris (he/him) – +30 6978729901

Maria (she/her) – +30 6971687668

Myrto (she/her) – +30 6909079774

In cases of legal violations, we encourage people to contact the authorities.