We co-create a sacred, safe, and brave space together, by following these Community Agreements
We come together to practice 5Rhythms.
We welcome all races, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, shapes & sizes, abilities & disabilities, languages, and movement experience.
We start and end our movement journey together.
If you really must leave early, please come let the teacher know before you go.
We practice in a sober and substance-free environment.
We are adults responsible for our own wellbeing. (16+).
Please go at your own pace, and be mindful of your body, injuries, and limitations.
We respect each others’ bodies and boundaries, and touch only with mutual consent.
Please be sensitive to the cues of others. Here are some ways to check non-verbally if partnering is wanted: Make eye contact. Notice if they are moving towards or away from you. Check non-verbally with a thumb up and down if you're not sure.
We take responsibility for communicating our own boundaries.
Here are some options if you don't want to dance with someone: Give a clear message with your body. Turn your back, close your eyes, or move away. If non-verbal cues aren’t working, say a simple “no thank you.” If you struggle continually with someone on the dance floor, please talk to a crew person or the teacher after class, or send an email to layah@layahjane.com and we’ll do our best to help.
We dance barefoot, in grippy socks, or soft dance shoes.
We are a scent-sensitive space.
Please keep synthetic perfumes and essential oils off the dance floor.
We turn our phones off.
We do not take photos/videos or use Shazam.
We communicate using movement not words. Please take any verbal conversations outside.
We move how we feel and we let this change moment to moment.
Adapted from South London Dance Community’s Guidelines written by organizer Sarah Jane Johnson, and the Community Agreements of Lucia Horan, Adam Barley, of Open Floor International, and of 5Rhythms Sacramento.