Contradancing promotes close physical contact with many other people. Most of us are uncomfortable or unwilling to confront another person about their behavior or hygiene, regardless of how well we know them. It is, understandably, rather a sensitive issue. We hope these guidelines will prevent embarrassing or confrontational situations. Wear comfortable clothes and appropriate clean-soled shoes.
Some folks bring extra tee shirts for a quick change during the break.
Please avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, or cologne to a dance. Some dancers are hypersensitive or allergic to such products. Children Contradances are family environments, and many dancers sometimes bring their children along. In order to maintain a safe environment for both children and adults, we request that parents prevent non-participating children from coming on the dance floor during the dance, for this may be very dangerous for everyone. Interested children are welcome to learn the dance by attending our beginners' classes.