Contest-Rules

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.

Couples are allowed 1 sit spin (but not required)

D.S.B. is a smooth/rythmic dance

The Social should be exhibited for a minimum of 2 measures

Dips include- any move when the follower is below the leaders waist.

Drags- any moving of partner across the floor while in a leverage move or lean.

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.

Drops- when a follower is below the leaders knees including splits.

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

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

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

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Appearance: Classy appearance head to toe

Musicality: Dancing beginning on the down beat. 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

Presentation: Create atmosphere of excitement,

THIS DOES NOT REPLACE GOOD

DANCING

ORIGINAL NEW SKOOL STEPPIN'

1. 3 MINUTE ROUTINE

2. CREATIVE DANCING

3. CONTESTANTS MUST CIRCLE THE FLOOR

AT LEAST ONCE

4. THE BASIC MUST BE STEPPING

5. LIFTS ARE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED

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.

Dips include- any move when the follower is below the leaders waist

Drags- any moving of partner across the floor while in a leverage move or lean.

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.

Drops- when a follower is below the leaders knees including splits)

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

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Appearance: Steppers Sharp

Originality: Style, quality of being original

Synchronization: Synchronizing with partner

Showmanship: Dramatically effective

presentation

Footwork: Managing the foot activity, moving in

a manner that exudes fanciness

OPEN (FORMALLY SWING)

1. 3 MINUTE ROUTINE

2. CONTESTANTS MUST UTILIZE THE FLOOR

3. CREATIVE DANCING

4. LIFTS ARE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED

THIS CATEGORY INCLUDES ANY DANCE STYLE THE CONTESTANT CHOOSES.

From Swing dances such as: (West and East Coast, Bop, Hustle, all forms including 3 and 4 count, and 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

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.

(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.

Dips include- any move when the follower is below the leaders waist.

Drags- any moving of partner across the floor while in a leverage move or lean .

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

Drops- when a follower is below the leaders knees including splits)

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

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Appearance: Classy appearance head to toe

Musicality: Dancing beginning on the proper beat. 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

Presentation: Create atmosphere of excitement,

THIS DOES NOT REPLACE GOOD

DANCING

Important Message!!! Music Selection

Music must be turned in by March 17th via email to versatileproductions6@gmail.com Failure to submit music by the due date will result in the DJ providing the contestants 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!!!!!

CONTESTANTS:

FREE REGISTRATION UNTIL 1/1/24

$40 Per couple per category starting 1/2/24

To enter send email to versatileproductions6@gmail.com

Include your names and categories

Cash prizes listed below

Walkin'

1. 3 MINUTE ROUTINE

2. MUST CIRCLE THE FLOOR AT LEAST ONCE

3. CREATIVE DANCING

4. ONE FOOT MUST REMAIN ON THE FLOOR

AT ALL TIMES

The Walkin’ category consists of a man and woman moving around the floor in a “constant stroll” both chest to chest and/or thigh to thigh (depending on one’s particular style). Walkin’ is also performed at a distance where the male lead pushes the woman on a recognizable downbeat, as he moves her effortlessly around the floor. The Walkers category will be judged by other classic walkers who understand the foundation and technical elements of the dance, as determined by their judge’s questionnaire sheet.

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Appearance: Classy appearance head to toe

Originality: Style, Quality of being

Synchronization: Synchronizing with partner

Showmanship: Dramatically effective presentation

Footwork: Managing the foot activity, moving in a manner that exudes fanciness

GrAystone

1. 3 MINUTE OR LESS ROUTINE

2. NO PROPS ALLOWED

3. ONE FOOT MUST REMAIN ON THE FLOOR

AT ALL TIMES

GrAystone is a smooth fluid social dance done in 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 one time in a counter clockwise 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 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.

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

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

REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Categories as follows:

Ballroom

New Skool Steppin'

GrAystone

Walkin'

Swing

Beginner Ballroom

Beginner Steppin'

Ballroom and New Skool Steppin'

1st place $1,500

2nd place $200

3rd place $100

GrAystone, Walking and Swing

1st place $1,000

2nd place $200

3rd place $100

Beginner Ballroom & Steppin'

1st place only $200

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

BEGINNER STEPPIN'

1. 2 Minute routine

2. The basic must be maintained

3. Contestants must circle the floor once

Beginners should have no more than 3 years dance time in this dance. No dips, leans, lifts, leverage moves, drags or drops are allowed. Both feet must stay on the floor at all times.

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Timing

Synchronization with partner

Mastering basic turns and footwork

Foundation of dance

BEGINNER BALLROOM

1. 2 Minute routine

2. The basic must be maintained

3. Contestants must utilize the floor

Beginners should have no more than 3 years dance time in this dance.No dips, leans, lifts, leverage moves, drags or drops are allowed. Both feet must stay on the floor at all times. No more than a double turn is allowed.

"JUDGING CRITERIA"

Mastering basic patterns and turns

Foundation of the dance

Synchonization with partner

Timing