GrAystone

GrAystone style Ballroom dance should display elegance of a grand ballroom style.

1. 3 MINUTE OR LESS ROUTINE

2. NO PROPS ALLOWED

3. ONE FOOT MUST REMAIN ON THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES

COMPETITION RULES

Know Before You Dance

GrAystone is a smooth fluid social dance done in a closed embrace consisting of 1 long and 2 short steps as its basis.

The GrAystone category consists of the couple circling the floor at least once in a counterclockwise direction.

The couple must maintain contact at all times.

Chop movement can be only 2 measures.

A spin-out and in-movement can be used to begin or end the dance.

The couple should display linear, horizontal, and circular movements.

The couple must also dance in the center of the floor to display originality style, creativity, etc after completing counter clockwise movement.

Classy attire is encourage to compliment the dance.

GrAystone style Ballroom dance should display elegance of a grand ballroom style.

Musicality: Timing with music. How a dancer hears the music they are dancing to, and how they interpret it into the moves they make.

Interpretation: Sequence of steps and choreography

Authenticity: Style, long steps, short steps and closed embrace

Progression: Movement around dance floor

In Sync: Two people move as one, togetherness and fluid movement

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.

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

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

1st place - $1,000

2nd place -$200

3rd place - $100