{"id":11811,"date":"2026-03-26T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wcsquebec.ca\/dancers-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:39:22","slug":"dancers-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wcsquebec.ca\/en\/dancers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancer&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"> \n#cmsmasters_row_69e772c65118d8_43655495 { \n\tbackground-color:#ffffff;\n} \n\n#cmsmasters_row_69e772c65118d8_43655495 .cmsmasters_row_outer_parent { \n\tpadding-top: 80px; \n} \n\n#cmsmasters_row_69e772c65118d8_43655495 .cmsmasters_row_outer_parent { \n\tpadding-bottom: 80px; \n} \n\n<\/style><div id=\"cmsmasters_row_69e772c65118d8_43655495\" class=\"cmsmasters_row cmsmasters_color_scheme_default cmsmasters_row_top_default cmsmasters_row_bot_default cmsmasters_row_boxed\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer_parent\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_outer\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_inner\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_row_margin\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_column one_first\">\n<div class=\"cmsmasters_text\">\n<h3><strong><i><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">WCS Quebec Dancers Association Dancer&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We promote the values of respect, caring and inclusion in the activities and events organized by the Quebec City WCS Dancers Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We invite you to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/wcsquebec.ca\/en\/code-of-ethics\/\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>code of ethics<\/strong><\/span><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and report any misconduct, inappropriate comments or behavior to a member of the Wellness Brigade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, here are a few principles of civility to promote the well-being of everyone at the dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">1- A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE ATTITUDE<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dance attracts a diverse clientele, who participate for different reasons and pursue different objectives, but who all share one thing in common: the pleasure of dancing. To promote everyone&#8217;s well-being, here&#8217;s what we suggest: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask others to dance, don&#8217;t just wait;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Smile: a smile can make a big difference to the person receiving it;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dance with everyone without distinction (levels, ages, genders, etc.), because we&#8217;re all here to have fun and progress;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Focus your energy on people you can dance with, not those who refuse you a dance: you won&#8217;t sit still for long;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unless explicitly requested, don&#8217;t offer feedback, correct or teach your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">2- SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HYGIENE<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dancing necessarily implies proximity to the other person. To make the experience a pleasant one for all, the following elements should not be overlooked: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> Think about your partners and practice good hygiene: showering, toothbrushing and deodorant are a must;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> If you sweat profusely, bring spare sweaters and avoid sleeveless shirts;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> If you wear perfume, use it sparingly. Some people may be allergic to it or very sensitive to odors; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> If you have long hair, style your hair to avoid whipping your partner&#8217;s face.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">3- RESPECTFUL CONDUCT<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dance floor is a micro-society where many people find fulfillment and self-esteem. Respect is always the order of the day. Some situations can be delicate. Here are a few points that require tact and civility:     <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> Respect touching etiquette: permission to touch your partner is limited to the duration of the dance and restricted to the following connection points: hands, arms, shoulders, back, hips and on a few occasions, knees;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> You can decline a dance, but do it delicately. If you need a break, come back for that person later. If you simply don&#8217;t want to dance with that person, politely decline;  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> During workshops and classes, don&#8217;t speak at the same time as your teachers or correct your partner yourself. Instead, ask your teachers for help. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">4- PLEASURE AND SAFETY: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have our part to play in what results in a &#8220;good&#8221; or &#8220;bad&#8221; dance. Our attitude to it can make a big difference to ourselves and to each other. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> Learning to dance is never static. That&#8217;s why we encourage you to take your skills as a dancer to the next level by signing up for classes and workshops offered by the community; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605 <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be gentle: social dancing is never about pulling or pushing with your arms, whether you&#8217;re a leader or a follower;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> Be aware of your space to avoid collisions;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> When you&#8217;re not dancing, stand back at the perimeter of the room;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> Respect your partner&#8217;s limits: don&#8217;t do <i>dips<\/i> or acrobatics with a partner without their agreement. When in doubt, ask. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #f6b43c;\">\u2605<\/span> If your partner gets hurt, stop dancing and stay together to take care of the injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Comit\u00e9 Bien-\u00catre de West Coast Swing Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><sub><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(We&#8217;d like to thank Westie Montr\u00e9al for sharing their &#8220;Dancer&#8217;s Guide&#8221;, from which we&#8217;ve drawn much of our inspiration here.)<\/span><\/sub><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11811","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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