We Make History: House Standards for those attending our Historic Balls & Themed Dances
Who:
We Make History Dances are designed for the families (both parents and students) of the homeschool community and admission is open to a limited number of well mannered persons of grace and respect. We attract a very joyful and gracious group of people who know how to properly conduct themselves according to our House Standards. We Make History dances aren't performance dances. They are friendly, engaging social dances for real, everyday people. Novices and first-timers are encouraged and very welcome to join in the fun. Expect a room full of smiles!
Families:
We Make History events are clean, family oriented and family friendly. Our Historic Balls and Themed Dances are fun, uplifting, educational and multigenerational, with parents, young adults, teens and all ages from middle schoolers to senior citizens enjoying their time together on the dance floor! We welcome families to bring all members of sufficient social and physical maturity to enjoy the occasion. (Be aware though that the dances do require being attentive, listening to and understanding instructions as well as physical coordination and "sticking with it" throughout the length of a dance. Well disciplined, attentive and respectful young people are typically ready (and tall enough) for the social dances at some point from ages 8 to 12. Please do not bring children under the age of eight or children or young people of any age who are not of adequate social maturity or self discipline, who have a bad attitude, who are disrespectful, who don't want to dance or who simply don't want to be there. Also, these are not events for middle-aged adult singles. They are special experiences for homeschool families. Every person attending does need a paid admission and we do require that all children be attended by adults. We do not offer childcare or babysitting.
Gentlemen:
We expect that men of all ages attending shall behave as gentlemen, treating all ladies with courtesy and respect. A gentleman has the responsibility to ask ladies to dance!
Social Responsibility:
In past generations social situations came with responsibilities. One of these responsibilities which we expect of all attending is to be friendly, mix, interact, meet and engage with people beyond your immediate acquaintance. Please avoid clumping into cliques or only mixing or dancing with one or two friends. There will be many friendly, engaging and interesting people present. Practice your social skills, broaden your horizons and get to know them! All attending are expected to actually participate as our dances are family oriented and it is a joyful experience to have parents and their young people smiling, laughing and enjoying an evening of social dancing together. :o)
Reservations:
Advance discount admissions are always available through a certain publicized date. Admissions are significantly higher "at the door." Since admission is limited, please do act quickly to secure your place as some events do fill up in advance! We are occasionally asked if persons can come without paying admission just to sit and watch. The answer is no. Everyone attending must have a paid admission. We do not offer refunds.
Filming & Photography:
Nonprofessional photography of friends and family is welcome. We do not allow filming or videotaping (other than our house videographer) as some attending are not comfortable with being filmed due to shyness or out of privacy concerns such as potentially being placed on social media or elsewhere. Please respect everyone's privacy so that all may dance and enjoy the experience.
The Obvious:
No weapons are allowed.
We do not allow alcoholic beverages, smoking or vaping.
No pets/animals are allowed.
No distribution of flyers or other materials is allowed.
Please be responsible and dispose properly of all trash.
Assumption of Risk:
Dancing is an inherently vigorous physical activity that carries the possibility of trips, strains, slips, falls and other hazards. Please note that by attending any We Make History event you voluntarily assume all risks, including risks related to dancing and other physical activity (a few examples being trips, strains, slips or falls), personal risks, property risks and risks related to potential exposure to Covid-19 and other pathogens. Persons attending do so at their own risk of person and property.
Grace & Respect:
We Make History Dances are family friendly events. Those attending are gracious, respectful and interested in creative education and socialization for families and young people. For everyone's safety and security... We do not accept hostile behaviour or communications that might include abusive, insulting, hateful, disparaging, vulgar or threatening language. Nor do we allow those to attend or participate who engage in such. Any persons whom we deem to be violators in this regard will be banned without refund.
More:
A few more notes... 1) We recommend that each person/family attending please bring your own hand sanitizer. 2) We don't offer refreshments. Please bring a water bottle or hydroflask. There is a drinking fountain you may use to refill. 3) If it became necessary to postpone or cancel a dance event we would offer a credit to be carried forward to a rescheduled date or to a designated future We Make History event. 4) We ask any who have recently (within the past two weeks) had fever, cold or flu symptoms themselves or who have been near someone with such symptoms to please stay home. If you have advance admissions you may gift them to a friend.
Thanks:
We thank everyone for their support as we press on and move forward in serving families, students and communities through inspirational education and clean, family-friendly social events!
Together... We Make History!