YOUR HOSTs FOR SWINGLE BELL ROCK
Meet Robert Royston and Tony Lee Marolda, your Swingle Bell Rock Event Directors.
Robert Royston is a multi-genre dance champion, choreographer, judge, coach, emcee, and advocate of swing dance. In addition to judging and teaching many different styles of couples dancing, he teaches his Intensives on Dance Physics and Musicality all over the world, and runs his own production pompany, Royston Method, in NYC.
Above all, he is most proud of his children and feels being a Dad is his greatest journey.
Tony Lee Marolda began competing in country dance in 1992. By 1993 Tony had captured the Division 1 World Title and had continued successes through the years. Tony’s innovative use of “theatrical moments” moved country dancing in new directions. His career started in the ‘disco” days where he and his partner Susan won many titles. He also holds World titles in Ballroom, Hustle and Theatre Arts, and has performed on television.
A Certified Coach and Choreographer in Ballroom, Country, Hustle, Theatre Arts and Swing, Tony is also a Master level UCWDC certified judge.
Robert and Tony’s goal is to create joyful environment that is inspiring, respectful and comfortable for everyone attending the Swingle Bell Rock event.
Robert and Tony care about the well being of all SBR event participants. Please read and abide by our Mission & Values Statement below, as well as our Code of Conduct Statement, Terms of Ticket Sales & Health Policies.
MISSION & VALUES STATEMENT
Swingle Bell Rock is committed to creating a diverse environment where all people are treated equitably with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Each of us is unique and contributes to the community by the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. For some, it means summoning the courage to stand up and speak out, sharing opinions or experiences. For others, it means listening with patience and empathy, creating an environment conducive to dialogue. For all of us, it means asking questions, respecting answers, being open to fresh perspectives, and most importantly, appreciating one another’s contributions to the community.
We believe our community is strongest when we embrace these principles as we work and dance together to make our vision a reality.
Shared Community Responsibility Agreement
Swingle Bell Rock believes in shared community responsibility. We, as an event, are committed to protecting the SAFETY of every attendee. “Shared” means that our community members also share in this responsibility to help uphold the safety of their fellow community members. We are committed to providing all attendees with Health, Physical and Emotional Safety. To do this, we will implement:
Health Safety
Every community member is required to adhere to the published health policy of the event. Swingle Bell Rock aims to provide what we believe is a safe environment to resume partner dancing; additionally, community members have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their fellow dancers by not attending events if they do not feel well.
Physical Safety
Every community member is required to adhere to the published code of conduct. Swingle Bell Rock aims to provide an environment free of harassment and threatening behavior. All dancers should be aware of the boundaries of their partners. We support everyone’s right to say “no” and/or “stop”.
Emotional Safety
Our code of conduct also applies to the emotional safety of our attendees. Every community member has the right to exist in a positive dance environment and culture. We recognize that emotional safety comes from being able to trust your fellow dancers and being able to assert your own boundaries. Every community member should be comfortable to communicate freely, openly express concerns, accept feedback, and respect opposing viewpoints without being attacked or judged. The right of a community member to wear (or not wear) a mask in accordance with event policy shall be respected. Swingle Bell Rock welcomes every community member regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, disability, physical appearance, or religion.
Thank you for helping us keep all our events safe.
Robert Royston, Event Director
Tony Lee Marolda, Event Director
