Guests are required to conduct themselves as appropriate to the context of the situation. For example, please be mindful of language use around young children.

Be culturally sensitive; there are many different regional, cultural, religious, political, and educational backgrounds present among our guests. Please consider whether or not your behavior may insult someone’s identity, regardless of if you perceive that identity to be present.

Violence of any kind, verbal or physical will not be tolerated. In the event of harm, efforts will be made to ensure restorative justice for the victim. The hosts, Camp Cedar Ridge, and vendors expect all guests and attendees will follow all applicable laws as well.

The vibe we’re aiming for is simple, elegant, familial, fun, and loving. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating with all present as though we are in the same family.

Prohibited Allergens

A number of guests suffer from airborne allergens. This means they can become extremely ill and some of these allergies are severe enough to become fatal. As such, we will require all guests to follow the allergen policies. This site will provide a list of all prohibited allergens prior to the start of the retreat. Prohibited allergens are NOT permitted anywhere at any time during the retreat, including off-site excursions. We ask you to check this list before departing for the retreat and refrain from bringing any prohibited allergens with you.

Prohibited allergens

For allergies that are severe enough to cause anaphylactic shock from airborne exposure.

Guidance Allergens

Allergens that need to be clearly marked to avoid contamination or accidental ingestion by allergic members of the community. These may be permitted at camp, but should not be brought to group meals and only be consumed by the folks who brought these items.

Due to the risk of airborne allergens in fragrances and scented products, we ask folks to avoid bringing or using fragrances, perfumes, or other scented goods (such as laundry detergent or deodorant).

The Bride and Groom recognize that Covid-19 is endemic in our community and that it is important to be mindful of the virus and its potential for impact at a large event. The Bride and Groom are making great efforts to minimize the risk of illness spread. So we ask our guests to please follow this guidance to support the safest event possible.

Requirements

• Negative Covid-19 tests are required 24-48 hours prior to arriving and on the day of arrival.

• If Covid-19 symptoms develop, guest must take additional Covid-19 rapid test.

• If any illness symptoms develop, guests will take measures to mask and seclude themselves from gatherings.

• If a guest develops Covid-19, they may be excluded from the event and lodging at their own expense.

• Guests who do not take a Covid test prior to arrival must remain masked until they have taken two negative Covid tests 24 hours apart.

• Guests may not lodge in shared buildings until covid requirements have been met.

General Guidance

• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required for attendees.

• Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly encouraged.

• Masks are not required for attendees after the second negative test.

• Masks are highly encouraged for vulnerable populations, those with exposure to vulnerable populations, and those who are unvaccinated. N95 or KN95 masks are an effective way of reducing the spread of Covid-19

• Guests with symptoms of illness; fever, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, cough, etc. may be excluded or required to wear a mask.

• Some lodging on-site may require vaccination and other lodging options may be vaccine-optional. The quality of lodging will not differ between vaccinated and unvaccinated guests.

• Frequently washing hands for more than 30 seconds is the best way to contain the spread of many illnesses.

Where masks may be required

• In private vehicles or premises when asked

• At private events

• in health care settings

• With onset of certain symptoms

• Upon failure of a Covid-19 rapid test

Contra Dance is a social dance where physical contact is part of the experience. However, consent is always required throughout the dance experience. Please respect each dancer’s comfort levels, gestures, and words. If a dancer makes you uncomfortable, feel free to decline the dance and notify a safety captain if you need help feeling safe with an individual.

For dances, we will follow this set of Social Dance Bill of Rights and Obligations.

Bill of Rights

You always have the right to:

• Be treated with human decency at all times.

• Not be discriminated against based on your age, weight, height, gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, etc.

• Personal safety and security, including freedom from sexual harassment in all places.

• Decline dances or interactions with anyone, at any time, for any reason.

• Dance within your ability, safety, and comfort level.

• Refuse to do movements that you don’t want to do, or feel uncomfortable or unsafe doing.

• Speak up in situations or dances that jeopardize your well-being.

• Leave a dance at any time for any need.

Bill of Obligations

As a member of the community, you are obligated to:

• Treat others with human decency at all times.

• Not discriminate against others.

• Not harass, insult, or assault other members of the community.

• Accept ‘No’s given by potential or current partners.

• Do not injure or put your partners at risk during a dance.

• Respect the limitations or requests of your partners.

• Ensure your partners are consenting to all activities you do with them, on or off the floor.

Borrowed from: https://danceplace.com/grapevine/the-dancers-bill-of-rights-and-obligations/