The Austin Tango community seeks safe spaces for all who want to learn, practice, and dance Argentine tango.

We Welcome All

We welcome all regardless of ability, age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, politics, race, religion, role preference, sexual preference.

Speak Up

If you ever feel uneasy, afraid, or distressed about your safety or freedom of choice from the touch, words, or other behavior of another we urge you to tell someone:

The person whose behavior bothered you, if you feel safe doing so,
The teacher or assistants,
The event hosts,
The DJ, or
The front desk attendant

You Have a Choice

Argentine Tango is an intimate dance often danced in heart-to-heart contact, but we want that You have the choice of who you will dance with, how close you will dance, and what movements you will allow.

A close embrace on the dance floor is not an invitation for intimacy.

Consent may be given or revoked at any time.

Respect Others

Unsolicited advice is not welcome except for something unsafe or making you uncomfortable.

An attendee whose behavior by words or actions interferes with any person’s ability to attend and enjoy an Austin tango event may be asked to leave without a refund. In repetitive or extreme cases of bad behavior, the participant may be prohibited from entering future events in the Austin tango community.

Be Safe, Have Fun, Respect Others!

Courtesy of the Safe Spaces Working Group.

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