TWO-STEP
STRICTLY
Novice | Intermediate | Advanced
Description
A progressive partner dance that moves counterclockwise around the floor, using a quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm.
Judging Criteria
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Timing: Judged on adherence to quick-quick-slow-slow timing throughout the dance.
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Footwork: Must maintain quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm. Brief deviations are allowed, such as a quick-quick-slow-quick-quick-slow rhythm breaks.
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Lifts & Tricks: At least one foot must remain on the ground at all times. All divisions can incorporate rides, pendulums, one-footed spins, and other tricks.
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Musicality: Competitors will be rewarded for matching their movements to key moments in the music, such as hitting breaks or changes in phrasing.
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Safety: Running into other competitors will result in points reduction.
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No lifts allowed.
PROGRESSIVE
J&J AND STRICTLY
Jack & Jill (NCDC Certified)
Newcomer | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced
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Strictly
Novice | Intermediate | Advanced
Description
A slotted, progressive dance moving counterclockwise around the floor. This dance competition is a partnered dance contest where dancers enter as a fixed couple and compete only with each other throughout the round.
Judging Criteria
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Timing: Judged on one-count timing (stepping to the beat).
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Footwork: Syncopated steps allowed. Stops permitted for up to 8 counts on each straight away. Barcoast patterns, like whips and slotted moves, are allowed.
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Lifts & Tricks: One foot must remain on the ground. Rides, pendulums, and one-footed spins are allowed.
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Musicality: Rewarded for matching movements to musical moments.
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Safety: Running into competitors reduces points.
LINE DANCE
Novice | Intermediate | Advanced
Judging Criteria
Musicality: Competitors should demonstrate clear knowledge of the dance and perform it to the music.
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Performance: Judges will look for full-body engagement, including facial expressions and upper-body movement. Make the most of the song’s intro to grab attention, and give your routine a distinct ending that matches the music.
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Step Sheet: For the first two walls, competitors must stick to the original choreography as detailed in the step sheet. After the first two walls, creativity is encouraged, but embellishments must not disrupt the flow of the original choreography. Deviating too far from the structure will result in a score reduction.
FREESTYLE PROGRESSIVE
All Level
Description
An any step pattern progressive dance that moves counterclockwise around the floor, allowing lifts. This dance competition is a partnered dance contest where dancers enter as a fixed couple and compete only with each other throughout the round.
Judging Criteria
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Timing: Judged on basic one-count timing (stepping to the beat).
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Footwork: Syncopated steps and rhythms (e.g., quick-quick-slow, slow-slow-quick, or quick-quick-slow-slow) are permitted. Stops are allowed for up to 8 counts on straightaways. Barcoast patterns, such as whips, tuck turns, and slotted patterns, are allowed.
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Lifts & Tricks: Lifts are allowed and encouraged.
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Musicality: Competitors will be rewarded for connecting movements to key moments in the music, such as breaks or changes in phrasing.
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Safety: Running into other competitors will result in disqualification.