community guidelines

Salsa and Afro-Latin dance come from histories of oppression, resistance, and survival and that context shapes how we organise and how we show up with each other. Dance isn't separate from struggle. As queer people it's one of the ways we build community, practise solidarity, and resist together.

what we stand for

Cultural roots. We honour Salsa as a living, liberatory practice rooted in Afro-Latin resistance and collective strength.

Inclusivity. We welcome all sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and backgrounds.

Respect. We foster mutual respect so everyone feels safe and valued.

Joy. We believe in the transformative power of joy on the dance floor.

Community. We build connection through shared experience and care for one another.

Solidarity. We stand with other marginalised groups in their struggles for equality and justice.

how we show up for each other

Ask before you touch. Always get clear consent before dancing with or adjusting someone. Respect a "no" or "not now" without question or comment.

Respect roles and preferences. Don't assume anyone's lead, follow, or role preference. Ask.

A space for everyone. Be mindful of how your words and actions land, especially across differences of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability and class.

Look after each other. If you see someone struggling, check in. Refer them to a teacher, host or welfare person at the event if needed.

Respect access needs. Make space for people with different physical needs on and off the dance floor.

if something goes wrong

We take a welfare-first approach to conflict. Our goal is to address harm, support those affected, and where possible repair relationships within the community.

Every event has a named host and/or welfare person who you can raise concerns to. You can also reach us confidentially at 💌 hello@queersalsa.co.uk

When a concern is raised, we will listen without judgement, take the person who was harmed seriously, and work with those involved to find a way forward. In cases of serious or repeated harm, we may ask someone to leave the space or not return to future events.