Community Guidelines

Forró Hannover welcomes and accepts all people. We care about you and expect you to care about others.

In order to foster a safer and more enjoyable space we, as a community, agree to the following guidelines:

Respect your fellow dancers

  • Personal space and boundaries must always be respected.
  • Be aware of what others want or don't want during a dance.
  • Anyone can ask or invite for a dance. Gender does not imply dance role.
  • Persistent unwanted attention, on or off the dance floor, is unacceptable.
  • No unsolicited teaching on the dance floor

It’s ok to say “NO”

  • It is always okay to say "no" to a dance request.
  • If you receive a “no” to a dance request, try not to take it personally. Seek for another dance partner.
  • Consenting to dance does not mean to consent to anything else.
  • Consent can change over time.
  • Everything after a "no" is considered harassment and will not be tolerated.

Communicate with your dance partner

  • Use respectful language: it's not welcomed to make sexual/discriminating comments or jokes.
  • Accidental contact of sensitive body parts: apologise.
  • If something hurts or is uncomfortable, tell your partner. No matter their status within the community.
  • It's ok to stop a dance at any time, also during a song/set
  • If your flirting is not welcome, let it go.

Space and Body Awareness

Dancers should be aware of their own and their partners movement and position as well as that of other dancers around them. Avoid collisions.

Personal Care and Hygiene

  • Remember, we are dancing closely with people.
  • Good hygiene will make the dance more comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.
  • We provide deodorant and breath mints/gum, feel free to use it.
  • If you feel sick, stay at home. Take care of yourself and avoid getting others sick too.

Photo Policy

  • Inform photographers if you don't want to be filmed
  • Tagging removal available on request

We are here for you

Your feelings matter. You matter.

If you feel unsure, unsafe or uncomfortable, trust your feeling.

Please seek a member of our awareness team or report online using the link below.

Help us make Forró Hannover a safer space for all.

How to Report Concerns

Your safety and comfort are our priority. If you experience or witness violations of our Code of Conduct, please report using any of these methods:

Direct Reporting

Contact our dedicated Awareness Team:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • In-person at events: Look for team members wearing Awareness Team badges

General Event Questions: [email protected]

Anonymous Reporting

For completely confidential reporting, use our encrypted online form (accessible only to Awareness Team members)

Secured Submission:
Reports are end-to-end encrypted.
• Anonymous entries auto-delete after 180 days
• Reports with names retained 3 years
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Note: Reports not monitored in real-time. For urgent concerns, please approach a team member in person.

Digital Spaces

Same rules apply in WhatsApp/Signal groups - be kind!

Last Updated: 19.06.2025