Competition Rules

AMATEUR SALSA SHOWCASE COMPETITION RULES

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO COMPETE IS MAY 1, 2024 

 COMPETITION INFORMATION- Friday, May 10, 2024 at the White Eagle Hall, 90 Dock St in Victoria, BC

  • Rehearsal will be held from 6:30-7:30pm
  • You must be at the White Eagle Hall at 7:30 p.m.to draw your number for what order you will compete. You will forfeit the right to compete if you are not present at the time of the drawing.

RULES

  • Competition is open to amateur couples only.  A couple is defined as one male lead and one female follow.
  • This is an Amateur competition only open to any individual that enjoys dance as a “hobby” and does not earn a living or work part time in the dance industry.  You cannot be classed as an Amateur if you have been paid for performing or teaching in the past or have danced on a semi-pro or pro team.
  • Once registered, participants authorize the Organizers the use of all images and video to be used for promotional purposes.
  • Competitors are encouraged to wear costumes or matching outfits. We strongly suggest that jeans not be used as costumes.
  • Props, accessories or decorations are not allowed.
  • Couples shall not speak to each other, sing the lyrics, or address the public or judges during their performance.

WARM UP ROUND

  • Warm up rounds are 1.5 – 2.0 minutes and all competitors will dance in heats to the DJ’s pre selected music.
  • Dancing must be recognizably Salsa.
  • No dips, drops, flares, tricks or lifts are permitted.

ROUTINE

  • All styles of Salsa are accepted and couples may dance on any timing of 1, 2, 3 or 4. However, the entire routine must be on the same timing.
  • Music must be a minimum of 80% salsa with no special effects or added sounds.
  • Music shall not be mixed, however, may be edited to comply with duration allowed.
  • Routines must be no longer than 2 minutes.
  • Dips, drops, tricks and lifts are allowed however, no above shoulder lifts or tricks are permitted and will lead to disqualification.
  • Contestants are allowed a maximum of 8 Bars/32 Beats/4 Counts of 8 are allowed for continuous turns.  More than this will result in a penalty.
  • Shines are permitted although not more than 30% of the performance may consist of shines or side by sides.
  • Routine must consist of at least 70% Salsa dancing.
  • No routine previously performed in past years will be allowed to be used again.

MUSIC

  • Competitors must email their music in advance to director@calientedance.com and bring a copy to the event on a USB.
  • The DJ will not slow down or speed up your track.
  • Please identify your track by labeling it with the name of the couple competing, the name of the song and the artist name. This is very important.
  • You will be disqualified if your music is longer than 2 minutes.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Timing: 1 – 40 points _________

Appearance (Includes Costumes) 1 – 10 points _________

Style & Technique: 1-10 points ________

Partnering: 1 – 10 points __________

Difficulty: 1 – 10 points _________

Choreography: 1 – 10 points _________

Overall Presentation: 1 – 10 points _________

 

All decisions are final and are to be determined by the Scrutineer and Head Judge.

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