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Ballroom

Detroit Style Ballroom is a smooth rhythmic dance​​​

 

1. 3 MINUTE ROUTINE

2. DETROIT BALLROOM CONTENT MUST BE REPRESENTED THROUGHOUT DANCE

3. CREATIVITY

4. LIFTS ARE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED

5. CONTESTANTS MUST UTILIZE THE FLOOR​​​​​

COMPETITION RULES

Know Before You Dance

Eligibility Requirements

Couples are allowed (but not required), a maximum of 2 breaks. Each break shall not be longer than 2 measures. (based on a 4/4 beat pattern)​

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Couples are allowed (but not required), a maximum of 2 dips, lifts, drags, leverage moves & leans, or drops. These moves can be done in any combination, but only 2 are allowed.​

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Couples are allowed 1 sit spin (but not required)​​​​

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The Social should be exhibited for a minimum of 2 measures​

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Dips include any move when the follower is below the leader's waist.​

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Drags: any partner moving across the floor while in a leverage move or lean.​

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Leverage move or lean: anytime couples are using each other’s weight as a means of supporting one another in a forward, side, or backwards motion.​

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Drop: when a follower is below the leader's knees including splits.​

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Sit Spin: when the follower is seated in a one-leg spin, and spirals upward to finish.​

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Social: a closed embrace consisting of 1 long and 2 short steps as its basis. ​

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Lifts: both feet are off the ground at the same time

Scoring Criteria

Appearance: Classy appearance head to toe

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Musicality: Dancing begins on the downbeat. How a dancer hears the music they are dancing to, and how they interpret it into the moves they make.

 

​Technique: Control of balance and weight, hand connection and posture

 

​Choreography: Order of movements and transitions, intimate connection​

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Presentation: Create an atmosphere of excitement. THIS DOES NOT REPLACE GOOD DANCING

Music Selection

Music must be turned in by February 28, 2025, via email to versatileproductions6@gmail.com 

 

Failure to submit music by the due date will result in the DJ providing the contestant's music selection. NO CD'S WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Music must be free of "VULGAR" Or "PROFANE" language. Failure to adhere to the music rules, music selection will be rejected!!

Prizes

**A MINIMUM OF 3 CONTESTANTS REQUIRED PER CATEGORY FOR FULL PAYOUT**

1st place - $1,500

2nd place -$200

3rd place - $100

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