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Cannot afford the BRUX?
Our solidarity fund can help!

Solidarity between dancers is a core value of the BRUX. Reason why a solidarity fund has been created. The funds collected are to be used for the sole purpose of providing discounts to dancers who cannot afford to participate in the event. If you cannot afford the BRUX, do not hesitate to ask the solidarity fund to support your registration. To apply, drop us an email using the contact form.

Terms and Conditions

Valid registration

An online form allows registration for the event. Registrations will be subjected to the approval of to the terms and conditions. All mandatory fields on the online registration form must be completed. Your registration will be guaranteed upon receipt of full payment of the pass. Payment will be made directly upon registration through the online portal. In the unlikely event of a technical issue due to which we should receive your registration but not your payment, you will need to pay within the next 10 days after registration. If you fail to do so your registration will be canceled and the place will be re-opened for sale.

You must then re-register in order to gain a new place and will be charged at the pricing at that point in time.

Any registration using the online form constitutes acceptance of these terms.

Cancellation

No refund will be made in case of cancellation, however the passes are transferable to other dancers in the same role (leader/follower/switch). To do this, log in on your BRUX dashboard, click on transfert my pass and enter the email address of the new owner. The new owner shall already have a BRUX account. A new ticket will then be issued and your ticket will be voided. Failing this, no entry to the event will be granted to the person you sold the pass to.

Rates and Regulations

For prices please view the latest prices listed at www.thebrux.be in the Register section.

Responsibilities

Any person with a disruptive or violent behavior towards the organisation of the group, other participants or the premises will be immediately banned from the premises, without eligibility of refund. Costs incurred will be charged to the offending person (or in the case of a minor, his/her/their parents or guardian).

Swing it Brussels can in no way be held responsible for theft, disappearance or other damage to any object belonging to any person participating in the event. However, if you have lost items, please contact someone from the BRUX team and we’ll try to help you find it back. If you find lost items, please give them to the BRUX team and we will keep them until a month after the event.

Data privacy

All information provided by the participants at registration or later on will in no case be transmitted by Swing it Brussels to any other organization whatsoever unless specifically requested by the person concerned.

As in any big Lindy Hop event, photographers and videographers may be present. Swing it Brussels reserves the right to use any digital assets containing your image for use on their website, during a Swing it Brussels event or for any publicity.

Discharge from liability

Lindy Hop is a physical activity entailing certain risks. By registering, participants accept to assume this risk. The organisation is not liable for any injuries sustained by participants.

Pass sharing

The pass is strictly personal and shall not be shared between dancers.

Force majeure

Swing It Brussels reserves itself the right to cancel the event or part of the event due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to war, strikes or labor disputes, embargoes, government orders, lockdown or any force majeure event. In this case, the event will not be postponed nor reimbursed.

Legal notice

BRUX is proudly brought to you by Swing it Brussels ASBL VZW

Company number : 0553 900 385
TVA BE 0553 900 385

Place Constantin Meunier 7 box 7
1190 Brussels

Code of conduct

Swing it Brussels and The BRUX are dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for everyone, regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, physical appearance, dance experience or role. We welcome a diverse group of people and ideas. We don’t tolerate the intolerant. Therefore, all participants, teachers, artists, volunteers and organizers at our events and festivals are required to comply with the following code of conduct. We are expecting all to help and ensure a safe environment for everybody. A community is built by every single of its participants. We will enforce this code throughout the event.

What don’t we tolerate?

We do not tolerate harassment of anyone and in any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of workshops or other events, inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention.

Anyone engaging in this type of behaviour will be asked to stop and expected to comply immediately. Organizers may take action when they observe or get the inappropriate behaviour reported. After a conversation, we can remove the offender from the event without a refund and if necessary we will inform the local authorities.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please immediately contact a member of our staff, or preferably anyone from the safe space group. Photos, phone numbers or other means of contact will be found printed at the event. You can also email using the contact form of the website. Designated crew members will always listen and assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe during our event and help with notifying the authorities.

We are aware that it is not easy to speak up but it will help us create a safer environment for all of us <3.

YES, we appreciate this!

Here are some good practices that will hopefully ensure everybody’s comfort and well-being during our event:

• We believe we all create the atmosphere, the vibe and the community we like to spend time in to dance and socialize. How you hold space is how the space will be shaped. If you appreciate something at an event, first act upon yourself.
• Act inclusive and nice to everyone, no matter their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, physical appearance, dance experience or role.
• Respect your partner & people around you and yourself. Remember that boundaries may differ from person to person. Keep good faith and trust in communication. If you aren’t sure about something, ask. If something doesn’t feel right- speak up. Our designated staff will be available in case you need support.

Suggestions for common challenges on the dance floor and at events

• Connect with partners the way it feels comfortable for both of you. If your partner uses a hurtful connection consistently, please let them know- they may not be aware of that.
• Avoid unsolicited feedback. Do not correct others’ dancing unless you were specifically asked to do so.
• Mind the people around you. Accidentally kicked someone on the dancefloor? Apologize and check if they are ok. Avoid aerials in social dancing- keep them for jams, shows and competitions.
• Unintentionally touched someone’s private areas? Apologize.
• If someone is repeatedly inappropriately touching you, bring it to their attention or the attention of our staff.
• Be moderate when drinking alcohol or other substances. If you are not sober and therefore pose a risk to yourself or others – leave the dance floor and ask for support.
• Want to dance with someone? Take initiative and invite them politely. Be mindful of those who could benefit from someone else like you taking initiative.
• Everybody has the right to say no to a dance, without the need for an explanation. If you say no – do it politely. If someone refuses to dance with you, don’t take it personally- there are lots of possible reasons. Like the need for a break, hurt ankle, disliked song, just not feeling it and many more.

This document was based on many different codes of conduct. Feel free to use this, as-is or in a modified form, for your own dance event.