Rules and Regulations
The following rules and regulations are in addition to current NDCA rules and regulations. Steps used in American style categories should be according to published syllabus by any organization, which is a member of the NDCA. International style is as per USISTD syllabus.
No responsibility for loss or theft of articles left in Changing Rooms, Ballrooms, or Hotel Rooms can be accepted by the Organizers or by the National Dance Council of America, and neither can they be held liable for injury sustained by persons attending this event. Everyone attending does so at his/her own risk.
Should any point arise which is not covered in the Rules and Regulations governing Competitions and Championships recognized by the NDCA or in these additional rules, it will be referred to the Chairman and/or the Organizers, whose decision will be final.
Video taping of any event is strictly prohibited, except during the Sunday matinee session (during amateur and junior events) with a purchase of a Video Pass.
The following categories are available for Pro-Am, Am-Am, Mixed-Am Single Dance Competitions:
- Beginner
- Pre Bronze
- Pre Silver
- Pre Gold
- Intermediate Bronze
- Intermediate Silver
- Intermediate Gold
- Full Bronze
- Full Silver
- Full Gold
- Open Bronze
- Open Silver
- Open Gold
- Open Advanced
Single Dance Age Divisions: A1 (19+), A2 (31+), B1 (41+), B2 (51+), C1 (61+), C2 (71+), Teddy Bear (0-7), Pre-Teen 1 (0-9), Pre-Teen 2 (10-11), Junior 1 (12-13), Junior 2 (14-15), Youth (16-18)
Multidance Age Divisions: A1 (19+), B1 (36+), B2 (51+), C1 (61+), C2 (71+), Teddy Bear (0-7), Pre-Teen 1 (0-9), Pre-Teen 2 (10-11), Junior 1 (12-13), Junior 2 (14-15), Youth (16-18)
Closed Scholarship Age Divisions: A (19+), B (36+), C (51+), Senior 1 (66+), Senior 2 (75+)
Open Scholarship Age Divisions: A (16+), B (36+), C (51+), Senior 1 (66+), Senior 2 (75+)
Leaders Scholarship Age Divisions: A (19+), B (50+), C (61+)
World Dancesport Series Qualifier Age Divisions: A (19+), B (36+), C (51+)
Pro-Am Nightclub Multidance Age Divisions: A (19+), B (36+), C (51+)
Pro-Am Nightclub Scholarship Age Divisions: A (19+), B (36+), C (51+)
Solo Star Age Divisions: Teddy Bear (0-7), Pre-Teen (0-11), Junior (12-15)
The deadline for cancellations is 2 weeks prior to the event. If notified – credit may be given towards the following year.
NDCA registration is required for all Amateur, Professional as well as Pro-Am competitors.
Pro-Am competitors must dance 5 single dance events per scholarship entered (4 single dance events for American Smooth).
Solos may not exceed 3 minutes.
Formations are limited to 3 minutes for one dance or 4 minutes for a multi dance.
If there are three or fewer couples entered for Pro-Am or Amateur Scholarships divisions, the organizer reserves the right to adjust the prize money.
If Top Teachers do not meet the minimum number of entries, the organizer reserves the right to adjust the prize money.
To receive full Top Teacher/Studio awards, must be present on Saturday night, during the presentation. Otherwise, the organizer reserves the right to adjust the prize money.