Code of Conduct
We want everybody to feel safe and comfortable at TAMBDA events, lessons and workshops. Social dancing involves close contact with another person. Mistakes happen, but we want to create a learning environment that everyone can feel comfortable in.
General Lesson and Social Dance Conduct
Do:
Apologize if you accidentally bump into somebody and make adjustments to minimize future collisions.
Stop immediately if your partner indicates (verbally or non-verbally) that they are in pain.
Avoid moving suddenly or sharply for the safety of your partner.
Listen to instructors and officers when giving directions or attempting to restore order.
Be respectful of other people's boundaries and listen to what they say.
Be willing to ask anybody to dance. If you are refused, take no for an answer. Do not force anybody onto the dance floor.
Decline offers to dance politely. You do not "owe" anyone a dance just because they asked.
Offer transportation to members in need of help. Feel free to turn down a ride if you feel unsafe.
Texas A&M Ballroom Dance Association Charter Revised 08/05/2024 can be found below.
Do Not:
Use inappropriate or offensive language
Repeatedly bump into other dancers
Ignore instructors or officers
Push the physical boundaries of others
Insist that one is owed a dance by another party
Use "teaching" as an excuse to touch others in inappropriate or uncomfortable ways.
Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner at dance competitions
Unintentionally damage to property as a result of carelessness
Take actions that would lead to the opening of a TITLE IX case
Participate in any kind of Stalking, Harassment or Intentional harm to another member or property.
Drink alcohol during an official club trip or at an official club event
Leverage transportation to and from TAMU BALLROOM DANCE events to gain power over another member
Do anything that would be considered damaging to the reputation of TAMU BALLROOM DANCE, including but not limited to misrepresenting the beliefs, statements made, or actions of the club
All the misconducts listed could result in probation or removal. Please see our constitution for an updated list of Conduct Rules if you have questions.
Repeated efforts to "ambush" any TAMU BALLROOM DANCE member before, during, or after any official or unofficial TAMU BALLROOM DANCE event or practice is unacceptable behavior for any member and will be considered a severe infraction of the TAMU BALLROOM DANCE Code of Conduct.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to:
Inappropriate physical contact
Offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexuality, appearance, race, religion, or dance ability.
Repeated and unwelcome sexual advances
Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
Stalking may constitute:
Threats to harm self or others
Non-consensual communication by any means
Pursuing and following a member of TAMBDA
Unwanted gifts
Tresspassing
Cyber-stalking
Repeated efforts to "ambush" any TAMBDA member before, during, or after any official or unofficial TAMBDA event or practice.
Members who are asked to stop inappropriate behaviors are expected to do so immediately. Members expelled or suspended from club activities will not be refunded club or activity fees.
Aggie Westies is our sister club. Aggie Westies reserves the right to expel members who have been expelled from TAMU BALLROOM. Likewise, TAMU BALLROOM reserves the right to expel members who have been expelled from Aggie Westies.
TAMBDA has a zero-tolerance policy for inappropriate touching, stalking, and sexual harassment. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, our officer line will not hesitate to take appropriate action.
TAMBDA_Charter_Revision_2024_Submission_Edited.pdf