Compete

Showcase Divisions: Defined as a category whereby the partnership, solo dancer, or team showcases choreography, and dances to the music of their choice.

Amateur: An amateur level of competition. Amateurs may not compete in Rising Star Professional, or Professional level competition, or as the Professional in a Pro-Am competition.

Amateur level dancers may teach and receive payment for teaching or performing.
Professional: Once a dancer competes as a Professional, they can no longer compete as an amateur. Professional dancers may partner with an amateur in the Pro-Am divisions.

Open: A competition division which is open to all levels, ages, and styles unless otherwise specified in the division title.

Pro-Am Ladies: A professional dancer dancing with an amateur lady, only the amateur is judged.

Pro-Am Men: A professional dancer dancing with an amateur man, only the amateur is judged.

Solo: A competition of 1 dancer.

Same Gender: Dancers of the same gender.

Shines Showcase: Shine categories may include tricks but may not include lead and follow patterns.

Cabaret: May include lifts, tricks, and must include at least 50% recognizable dance (example 50% Salsa dance in Salsa Cabaret)

Non-Cabaret: Must include 80% recognizable dance for that style (example 80% Salsa in a Salsa showcase division) Both dancers should maintain a connection with the floor with a part of their body if assisted. Dancers who exceed the above requirements in Non-Cabaret divisions will have a penalty applied to their score of 10% of their overall score.

Showcase division which do not state Cabaret, Non-Cabaret, On1 or On2: Lifts and tricks are permitted, but not mandatory

Team: 3 or more dancers

Showcase Music – UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC HERE

Solo or Couples:  1.5 minutes or GreaTer & LESS than 2.5 minutes.

Teams: between 1.5 minutes and 3 minutes. This includes optional entrance and/or exit music.

Dancers will have no more than 20 seconds to get into place for performance.

Any choreography prior to the beginning of the music will be counted toward the overall timing of the performance. Likewise, dancers will have a maximum of 20 seconds at the conclusion of the performance to exit the floor

Attire & Props
Props are not allowed in showcase divisions.
Costumes
Costumes are not required but are highly recommended. This is an all ages event, hence costumes should be in good taste.

Judging Criteria
Timing 20%
Musicality 15%
Technique 15%
Difficulty 15%
Connection 15%
Choreography 10%
Presentation 10%

*NEW CASH PRIZES: NEW FOR 2025 $500 CASH PRIZE
CATEGORIES: BACHATA PRO COUPLE & SALSA PRO COUPLE
MINIMUM FIVE COUPLES MUST REGISTER/COMPETE FOR CASH AWARD