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West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is an American Rhythm Dance based on a foundation of
6-beat and 8-beat patterns that incorporate a wide variety of rhythms
built on 2-beat single, delayed, double, triple, and blank rhythm
units. The 6-beat patterns include, but are not limited to, passes,
underarm turns, push-breaks, open-to-closed, and closed-to-open
position patterns. The 8-beat patterns include, but are not limited to,
whips, swing-outs, Lindy circles, and shag pivots. Although they are
not part of the foundation of the dance as stated above, 2-beat and
4-beat extension rhythm breaks may be incorporated to extend a pattern,
to phrase the music, and/or to accent breaks.
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Jack & Jill Division
Competitors enter as individuals and are randomly assigned partners you will dance to music selected by the competition DJ.
The number of entries will determine the number of rounds that may be held and will be danced in a heated format.
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Strictly Swing Division
Swing dancing that encourages lead and follow partner dancing at its
best. Although swing includes amalgamations and patterns that are
familiar to many dancers, the essence of lead and follow must be
maintained in and out of these patterns. Strictly Swing division is not
meant for long and extended pre-choreographed phrases. Choreography "on
the fly" is the objective. Drops, leans, circular movements and other
partner weight support moves are allowed as long as both partners keep
at least one foot on the floor.
Length of performance is at the promoter‟s discretion.
Costumes are not allowed. However, matching or complementary outfits suitable for social dancing are acceptable
This division will be danced in heats and/or spotlight at the promoter‟s discretion.
Pre-choreographed routines are not allowed.
Music will be randomly selected by the Organizer and will not be previewed in advance by the Competitors.
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Classic Division
This division is traditional Swing dancing and is characterized by the
dancers having consistent contact with the dance floor and with each
other.
Recognizable Swing content, as described in the “Statement of
Swing” under General Rules, must be present in at least 80% of
the performance.
1. "In the air" moves (partner weight supported), such as lifts, aerials, and acrobatic moves, are not allowed.
2. "On the ground" supported moves, such as drops, slides, and spreads, are allowed but not required.
3. Competitors may make separate entrances, but must join together within 32 beats of the music.
4. Once contact is made, the couple must maintain physical contact,
except for spins, turns, and short breakaways (breaking of physical
contact, immediately followed by an effort to re-establish physical
contact.)
5. Routines must be a minimum of 2 minutes but no more than 3 minutes in length.
6. Competitors select their own music.
7. Costumes are required. |
