Open
(Formally Swing)
This category includes any dance style that the contest chooses. ​From Swing dances such as West and East Coast, Bop, Hustle, all forms including 3 and 4 count, Latin Hustle, D.C. Hand Dancing, Lindy, Whip, Push, Jitterbug, Jamaica, Push, Philly Bop, Salsa, Carolina Shag and Carolina 2 Step, DFW and all forms of Swing Out to Tango, Rumba and more.
COMPETITION RULES
Know Before You Dance
Eligibility Requirements
Can be danced at times side to side…back to back…front to back... front to front. "DANCE CAN BEGIN IN OPEN, CLOSED OR SEMI OPEN POSITION". Separation no more than 3 measures. Danced to 4/4 music.
Shines (Footwork) shall not take away from dance form.
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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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Dips: include any move when the follower is below the leader's waist.
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Drags: any moving of partner 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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Drops: when a follower is below the leader's knees including splits)
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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 proper beat. How a dancer hears the music they are dancing to, and how they interpret it into the moves they make
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Technique: Control of balance and weight, hand connection and posture
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Choreography: Order of movements and transitions
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!!