As organisers of BDF Amsterdam we are closely keeping attention on the local public health agencies for information about the coronavirus and the latest transmission updates in our area. We try not to underestimate neither overreact about the current situation.

STRONG ADVICES BELOW:
Please read the next parts carefully.
We cannot take more responsibility than giving the advices and explanations below.

DO NOT TRAVEL TO ANY EVENT IF:
* You have any flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough, or difficulty breathing
* You returned from travel in the last 3 weeks or live in an area with sustained local transmission (not just a travel ban/warning).
* You have had close physical contact with a person currently under investigation for COVID-19, or whom is a confirmed case of COVID-19

IF YOU ARE ATTENDING AN EVENT:
1. Please wash your hands. 
2. Use alcohol-based hand sanitiser of at least 60% alcohol content OR please wash your hands with soap and water for a minimum 20 seconds as frequently as possible.
3. Avoid touching your face and avoid touching other people’s faces.
4. If you need to sneeze or cough, do it in your ‘elbow’ or ‘arm pit’. Sneezing/coughing often? Go to your room and take a rest. See next day how you are feeling.
5. Every 5 dances, wash your hands and your face. Dry your hands and face with paper towels which you throw away directly.
6. Make sure you keep your body healthy: take enough rest, eat healthy, drink enough, wash your hands and face often.

BDF WILL ASSIST YOU WITH:
Providing enough soap, paper towels and, if still available, hand sanitisers.
Attach your BDF access bracelets on your ankle, so it's easier to clean your hands and arms.
Providing ventilation in the dance/workshop locations.
Keep you updated about the situation and health advices.

WHY ARE WE NOT CANCELLING OUR EVENT (YET) ?
We are not forced to cancel by the government, yet.
Few attendee cancellations we received. The cancellations we received are mainly from locations that are heaviliy infected areas, internationally but also nationally.
80% of all expenses for the event have already been made: travel expenses, hotel group reservations, food arrangements, venue rental, promotion expenses, sound and light equipment rental.
We feel obligated to run the event for the people that are still deciding to come.

REFUNDS FOR BDF TICKETS:
If you decide to cancel your trip it does not mean we can refund you the money for the BDF passes.
More than 80% of all expenses have already been made. Only the payments to teachers and dj’s for their work are left to be done.
That’s why we do not accept refund within the last 3 months: these expenses are done and cannot be undone anymore.
The cancelling conditions can be found on our website: http://www.braziliandancefestival.com/#prices, below all prices.
After the event, based on the results, we will decide whether we can postpone the 2020 passes to 2021 for people who did not come.

SOURCES:
Several Dutch authority websites: click here
DancePlace website, article about dance events and corona: click here

QUESTIONS ?
Please send an email to info@braziliandancefestival.com