We would like our environment to be welcoming and safe for all, regardless of gender, gender identity, age, race, religion, sexual orientation etc. This is everyone’s responsibility.

No violent, rude, racist, homophobic, misogynistic, discriminatory, sexist, transphobic or ageist language will be tolerated at any Sweetp class or event! Nor will any comments on physical appearance, any suggestive sexual comments, or any form of verbal harassment. It’s rude, disrespectful and against the law. You will be asked to leave if you can’t speak nice. This applies to verbal and written communication that may be associated with this school or any Sweetp event. You know the old saying… if you don’t have something nice to say… don’t say it!

This is a social activity for most people… they come here to learn, grow, relax, get fit, have fun etc. So, we ask that you treat each other respectfully and be considerate of all others. If you accidently bump someone or tread on them, please make sure they are ok, check if they need help and apologise.
If someone says “No thank you” to a dance that’s their right… do not be disparaging about them… instead be polite with perhaps “No problems”.

Our neighbours would be included in behave nice, so when arriving and leaving a venue please keep noise to a minimum. This also includes respecting their property.

Be aware of others on the dance floor… don’t go throwing your arms around, doing lifts or dips, taking huge back steps or taking up a huge amount of space. Think about what shoes you wear… please ensure that you are comfortable in them and can move safely so as to not harm yourself. Safe also means no illegal substances nor drunken behaviour… apart from anything else it makes you unsafe to dance. This also includes no physical or emotional harassment of others. Finally please ensure you follow the COVID guidelines.

Dance involves physical contact however for this reason there are boundaries and rule. This means you do not have the right to touch the person you’re dancing with wherever you please! Unless indicated by your teacher you are not to touch anyone anywhere the dance does not require, and your partner doesn’t welcome. This includes butt, groin, face and chest. This also means no stroking or rubbing your partner’s hand/s, brushing up against someone and no close embrace! Ever! No they’re NOT asking for it!
If you are unsure about a hold, or hand placement, or hand grip and strength just ask your teacher.

Not your partner’s. Never give unsolicited advice unless asked for it. Our experience is that even though your partner may be polite to you about this it usually doesn’t make it welcome. Mostly it’s annoying! If you are asked for advice, tip or a suggestion while dancing… please keep it short… after all we’re here for the dancing.

However not at someone else’s expense.

The law in Australia is very clear about the unacceptability of discrimination, harassment and bullying. If you are unclear as to what these laws cover, it is your responsibility to become conversant with them so you know what is expected legally (and hence ensure you don’t break them). The same with the legal requirements covering a person’s right to privacy.
We are also an illegal drug free environment.
If you at any point in time you break any of the laws, you will be asked to leave and may be reported to the police.

A fun business… however a business none the less. As such we exercise the right to ask a person to leave, either temporarily or permanently, as well as refuse entry if we wish.