Safe spaces, every event
Code of Conduct
Tango Mercurio events are Safe Spaces. Attendees acknowledge that they will adhere to this Code of Conduct and embrace expected behaviors.
Tango Mercurio values the health, safety, and well-being of all our participants and attendees. Our events are inclusive and respectful environments that foster a feeling of belonging. We rely on our attendees to prioritize the comfort and enjoyment of everyone around them, remembering that tango is best danced in an environment of openness and trust. We therefore expect that events will be free from harassment and disrespectful or inappropriate (verbal or non-verbal) behavior. Our events welcome all dancers.
To help ensure the best experience for all dancers, please follow these guidelines:
Be positive and respectful
Respect Argentine Tango étiquette
Use mirada and cabeceo for identifying your next dance partner.Followers and leaders are never obligated to dance with anyone — a polite “No, thank you” or “I’m sitting this one out” is perfectly fine.
Respect the decision not to dance with you, and refrain from coercive or persistent invitations.
Respect the entrance etiquette, flow, and lanes of the ronda.A brief “I am sorry” helps if you bump into someone.
Become aware of and respect the verbal and non-verbal communication and boundaries of others.Let your partner know if they’re hurting you.
Do not engage in disrespectful, uninvited, or inappropriate touch on or off the dance floor.
Do not dance in a way that endangers yourself, your partner, or others.
Conduct all interactions in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way
No threatening or discriminatory language, and no harassment of any kind.
Be aware that others may have a different tolerance to scents
Emphasize personal hygiene, limit the use of strongly scented products, reduce bad breath, and ask for feedback on how your smell is perceived.
Refrain from following, stalking, or monopolizing other attendees
Refrain from abusing alcohol or other substances
To the extent that it would impair your safe participation.
Tango Mercurio takes harassment very seriously and is committed to maintaining a safe and peaceful event. We will act promptly to address behavior that violates our code of conduct. If you believe you have been subjected to (or have witnessed) such behavior, please contact the host. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments (related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or religion), sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.
See something? Say something
If you believe you have been subjected to, or have witnessed, behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, please reach out — we will act promptly.