Anyone can ask anyone to dance.

Anyone can dance either role.

• Ask a variety of people to dance

• Feel empowered to say no without explanation or consequence

• Feel empowered to say yes

• Make and accept nos with grace and kindness

• “Do you have a role preference?”

• “Do you have any injuries or body mechanics I should know about?”

• “Would you like to be twirled?”

A walkthrough is done at the beginning of each dance so you know what to do when the music starts. Pay attention to the caller for a smooth experience.

• Be aware of your body in space and that of those around you.

• Take care of yourself and others

• Your body is your own, and others are their own

• Never force a twirl or other flourish

• Dance with who’s coming at you, don’t assume their roles

• Gently help out those who are lost

• Make mistakes! We all will anyway, so enjoy it and move on