The Illinois State Social Dance Championships
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Dear Fellow Dance Enthusiasts,
On behalf of , Dan & Becky and Ourselves, we would like to invite you to attend and compete at the first annual Illinois State Social Dance Championships.
We are very excited to bring to you a new type of event that is catered to social dancers, social dance studios and teachers who would like to have the opportunity to be a part of a competition that is user friendly and is geared toward the social aspect of ballroom dancing.
The goals of this event and all social dance competitions that we hope to offer you in the future are unique and different, with the emphasis being interpretation of the music, floor craft, but most importantly, the joy and fun of sharing your favorite hobby with other social dancers.
We are sure you will enjoy this new type of event and all of the benefits it can bring to social dancers of all levels and ages.
The rules and regulations, dance categories, age divisions etc… for a social dance competition are very different from a dancesport event so, please read them carefully! If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to call us at anytime! (847) 331 4846 or (262) 367-3367.
We
look forward to seeing you in Chicago!
Bob & Penny, Dan & Becky
Levels for Pro Am and Amateur Couples: Description
Division 6 Novice Dancing under a year
Division 5 Beginner Has been
dancing 2 years and under, knowledge of
approximately 3 to 5 patterns.
Division 4
Intermediate/ Has been dancing 2 to 4 years. Lead &
follow skills have
Beginner developed
along with timing and rhythm
Division 3
Intermediate Floor craft and interpretation of the music is
important at this level.
Division 2
Intermediate/ All of the above characters along with
strong technique and
Advanced advanced
interpretation of the music. Expression should be
strong
both physically and for performance.
Division 1 Advanced The highest
level of competition for the social dancer.
Advanced
dancers have a good understanding of all of the
above
skills needed in being a great ballroom dancer.
Advanced dancers enjoy the challenge of learning and
competing at the highest level.
Age Categories
Adults Youth
Class A = 26 – 40 PT = 12 and Under
Class AA = 41 – 55 JR = 13 - 17
Class B = 56 – 65 YA = 18 – 25
Class C = 66 – 75
Class D = Senior 76 & Above
Categories: Pro/Am and Amateur
Social Freestyles Freestyle Performance Category
Multi Social Interpretive Exhibition/Formations
Mystery Dance Jack & Jill
Multi – Partner dancing Reverse Dancing
Description of categories: Pro/Am and Amateur
Social Freestyles – No choreographed routines. Limited open and side by side work is allowed in the rhythm dances. Dances offered will be: Waltz – Tango – Foxtrot – V. Waltz – Quickstep – Cha-Cha – Rumba – Swing – Bolero –Salsa/ Mambo – Samba – Merengue – Hustle – Jitterbug – Polka – Night Club
Freestyle Performance Category - This is for individuals who would like to compete for their own personal score. Dances offered are the same as Social Freestyles.
Multi- Social Freestyle – This is a 3 dance event.
Smooth- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot Rhythm – Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing
Interpretive
Exhibition – For those who would like the challenge of choreographing
to your own selected piece of music.
Formation – More than 2 people in a routine
Mystery Dance – Couple will not know in advance which dance will be selected. Only one of the following dances will be played: Smooth mystery:Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot. Rhythm mystery: Cha- Cha, Rumba, Swing, Hustle.
Jack and Jill – Competitors will find out who there partner is when they pick up there registration package. First come , first serve.
Multi-Partner – One man with two ladies. Dances offered will be Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing.
Reverse – Lady leads, Man follows! Dances offered will be Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing
Professionals
Classic Ballroom Classic Latin
Classic Showdance
Professional Divisions Description
Division 3 Beginner Dancing under 2 years.
Division 2 Intermediate Dancing 2 to 4 years.
Division 1 Advanced Dancing over 4 years.
* The above professional description of levels is only a guideline. If you are not sure what level you should enter we recommend that you seek out the advice of an experienced coach.
Category descriptions
Classic Ballroom- Couples will demonstrate figures to a selected style of music ie; Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V.Waltz. The couples may select their own piece of music which may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Classic Latin- Couples will demonstrate figures to a selected style of music ie; Cha-Cha, Swing, Mambo, Samba. The couples may select their own piece of music which may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Classic Showdance- A couple may select any piece of interpretive music but must demonstrate at least 3 lifts within the routine. The routine may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic Impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Package and entry fee information
Individual prices
(To be Determined)
Pro/Am and Amateur entry fees
(To be Determined)
RULES & REGULATIONS
Amateur Couples:
1. No Ballroom costumes
allowed in any event with the exception of Solo Exhibitions. Dress code
recommendations: Ladies: Cocktail dress. Gentlemen: Dress slacks, shirt
with tie and vest.
2. No lifts or drops allowed in any dance with the exception of solo
exhibitions.
3. No choreographed routines in any freestyle event.
4. Couples will be judged on the following: Lead and follow skills, floor
craft, creativity, originality, and
musical skills, personality, appeal, and audience response.
5. Music will be the type that is played at a social dance function.
6. A gentleman or lady may dance with several partners for the different
dances.
You may not dance with more than one partner for the same dance.
7. Dancers will be judged by qualified professionals approved by the National
Social Dance
Network.
8. Dance level must be based upon the man’s knowledge and ability.
9. The man may only dance in one level. If you have any questions regarding
which level to enter, we
recommend that you seek the advice of a local professional.
Pro/Am Couples:
1. No Ballroom costumes allowed
in any event with the exception of Solo Exhibitions.
Dress code recommendations: Ladies: Cocktail dress. Gentlemen: Dress
slacks, shirt
with tie and vest.
2. No lifts or drops allowed in any dance with the exception of solo
exhibitions.
3. No choreographed routines in any freestyle event.
4. Couples will be judged on the following: Lead and
follow skills, floor craft, creativity, originality, and
musical skills, personality, appeal, and audience response.
5. Music will be the type that is played at a social dance function.
6. A gentleman or lady may dance with several partners for the different
dances.
You may not dance with more than one partner for the same dance, age, and
level
7. Dancers will be judged by qualified professionals approved by the National
Social Dance Network
The Illinois State Social Dance / Pro/Am Entry Form
Student’s name: _________________________ Teachers
name: _________________________
A= 26 – 40 ____ AA= 41
– 55 ____ B= 56 – 65 ____ C= 66 – 75 ____
D= 76 – Above ____ PT= 12 & under ____ JR= 13 – 17
____ YA= 18 – 25 ____
Division (Dance level):
6 = Novice
____ 5 = Beginner ____ 4 =
Beginner/Intermediate ____
3 = Intermediate ____ 2 = Intermediate/Advanced ____ 1 =
Advanced ____
Single Dance events
(Freestyle) Check the dances that
you will be competing in
Social Freestyle ____ (Against others).
Freestyle Performance ____ (Individual score).
Waltz___ Tango___
Foxtrot___ V.Waltz___ Quickstep___ Cha-Cha___ Rumba___
Swing___
Bolero___ Salsa/Mambo___ Samba___ Meringue___ Hustle___
Jitterbug___ Polka___ Night Club___
# Of dances____ x $20. = $________
Interpretive Exhibition (Solo):
Type of Dance
_____________________ Type of Dance_______________________
# Of solo’s ____ x $35. = $________
Formation
Type of Dance ________________#of couples______ Type of Dance_______________ #of couples______
# Of formation’s____ x $50. = $________
Multi Dance Events (See package info for descriptions and prices)
_____ 3 dance smooth (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot) _____ 3 dance rhythm (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing)
# Of multi-dance events ____x $35. = $________
Novelty Dance Events
_____ Mystery dance Smooth
_____Mystery dance rhythm _____ Reverse
_____ Multi-Partner = Waltz__, Tango__, Foxtrot__, Cha__, Rumba__, Swing__
# Of novelty dance events ____x $5. = $________
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The Illinois State Social Dance / Amateur Couples Entry Form
Gent’s name: _________________________ Ladie's
name: _________________________
Class (Age level):
A= 26 – 40 ____ AA= 41
– 55 ____ B= 56 – 65 ____ C= 66 – 75 ____
D= 76 – Above ____ PT= 12 & under ____ JR= 13 – 17
____ YA= 18 – 25 ____
Division (Dance level):
6 = Novice
____ 5 = Beginner ____ 4 =
Beginner/Intermediate ____
3 = Intermediate ____ 2 = Intermediate/Advanced ____ 1 =
Advanced ____
Single Dance events
(Freestyle) Check the dances that
you will be competing in
Social Freestyle ____ (Against others).
Freestyle Performance ____ (Individual score).
Waltz___ Tango___ Foxtrot___ V.Waltz___
Quickstep___ Cha-Cha___ Rumba___ Swing___
Bolero___ Salsa/Mambo___ Samba___ Meringue___ Hustle___
Jitterbug___ Polka___ Night Club___
# Of dances____ x $20. = $________ Interpretive Exhibition (Solo):
Type of Dance _____________________ Type of Dance_______________________
# Of solo’s ____ x $35. = $________ Formation
Type of Dance ________________#of couples______ Type of Dance_______________ #of couples______
# Of formation’s____ x $50. = $________
Multi Dance Events (See package info for descriptions and prices)
_____ 3 dance smooth (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot) _____ 3 dance rhythm (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing)
# Of multi-dance events ____x $35. = $________
Novelty Dance Events
_____ Mystery dance Smooth _____Mystery dance rhythm _____ Reverse
_____ Multi-Partner = Waltz__, Tango__, Foxtrot__, Cha__, Rumba__, Swing__
# Of novelty dance events ____x $5. = $________
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The Illinois State Social Dance / Professional Entry Form
Man’s name: _________________________ Ladies name: _________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________ State______ Zip____________
Contact number_________________________ E-mail __________________________
Division (Dance level)
3 = Beginner
2 = Intermediate
1 = Advanced
Categories:
Classic Ballroom Classic Latin Classic Showdance
Professional Divisions Description
Division 3 Beginner Dancing under 2 years.
Division 2 Intermediate Dancing 2 to 4 years.
Division 1 Advanced Dancing over 4 years.
* The above professional description of levels is only a guideline. If you are not sure what level you should enter we recommend that you seek out the advice of an experienced coach.
Category descriptions
Classic Ballroom- Couples will demonstrate figures to a selected style of music ie; Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V.Waltz. The couples may select their own piece of music which may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Classic Latin- Couples will demonstrate figures to a selected style of music ie; Cha-Cha, Swing, Mambo, Samba. The couples may select their own piece of music which may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Classic Showdance- A couple may select any piece of interpretive music but must demonstrate at least 3 lifts within the routine. The routine may be a maximum of 3 minutes in length and no longer. Couples will be marked 2 scores, technical merit and artistic Impression. The couple with the best overall score will be the Champion of that event.
Note!
Professionals who are competing receive free admission into the ballroom. Professionals competing with students with a minimum of ten Pro/Am entries also receive a complementary professional entry.
The Illinois State Social Dance / STUDIO- GROUP FINAL SUMMARY
Name of studio or person __________________________________
Address_________________________________________________
City_________________________ State______ Zip__________
Phone number _____________________ E-mail _________________
Any questions please call 847-331-4846 or 262-367-1206.