Ballroom
Detroit Style Ballroom is a smooth rhythmic dance
1. 3 MINUTE ROUTINE
2. DETROIT BALLROOM CONTENT MUST BE REPRESENTED THROUGHOUT DANCE
3. CREATIVITY
4. LIFTS ARE ALLOWED BUT NOT REQUIRED
5. CONTESTANTS MUST UTILIZE THE FLOOR
COMPETITION RULES
Know Before You Dance
Eligibility Requirements
Couples are allowed (but not required), a maximum of 2 breaks. Each break shall not be longer than 2 measures. (based on a 4/4 beat pattern)
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)
The Social should be exhibited for a minimum of 2 measures
Dips include any move when the follower is below the leader's waist.
Drags: any partner moving 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.
Drop: when a follower is below the leader's 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
Scoring Criteria
Appearance: Classy appearance head to toe
Musicality: Dancing begins on the downbeat. 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 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.
Music must be free of "VULGAR" Or "PROFANE" language. Failure to adhere to the music rules, music selection will be rejected!!
Prizes
**A MINIMUM OF 3 CONTESTANTS REQUIRED PER CATEGORY FOR FULL PAYOUT**
1st place - $1,500
2nd place -$200
3rd place - $100