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Pro-Am Single and Multi Dance Events (2 and 3 dances) *If there are less than 3 entries in any division men will dance against the ladies.
*Costumes may be worn in all categories however no thongs permitted.
*Materials danced must coincide with NDCA approved step lists.
Age Divisions:
*Age Divisions may be merged if there are less than three entries.
*Competitors may dance two consecutive age groups. (see rule #13)
*Junior Pro-Am competitors have the option of dancing during the Adult Pro-Am sessions or on Sunday during the Junior Session
Levels: *Competitors may dance up to three consecutive levels and one open. (see rule #14)
*Levels may be merged if there are less than 3 entries in a division.
*No Lifts permitted.
Newcomer ♦ Pre-Bronze ♦ Bronze 1 ♦ Full Bronze ♦ Open Bronze ♦ Pre-Silver ♦ Silver 1 ♦ Full Silver ♦ Open Silver ♦ Pre-Gold ♦ Gold 1 ♦ Full Gold ♦ Open Gold ♦
Level Descriptions:
Newcomer:Are for those who have had less than 30 Hours of lessons and have never competed at a competitive event.
Newcomer & Pre-Bronze: Are considered part of Bronze 1 and dancers may compete in all levels up to Full Bronze.
Closed Divisions: Materials danced must coincide with NDCA approved step lists.
Newcomer ♦ Pre-Bronze ♦ Bronze 1 ♦ Full Bronze ♦ Pre-Silver ♦ Silver 1 ♦ Full Silver ♦ Pre-Gold ♦ Gold 1 ♦ Full Gold ♦
Open Divisions: Any patterns, open or closed are acceptable. No lifts are permitted. Students must dance in the highest level in which the closed single dances were entered.
International Latin: Cha Cha ♦ Samba ♦ Rumba ♦ Paso Doble ♦ Jive
Age Divisions: *Competitors may enter only one Age Division.
A (19-34), B (35-54), C (55+)
Levels: *Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.
Closed Bronze ♦ Closed Silver ♦ Closed Gold ♦ Open Bronze ♦ Open Silver ♦ Open Gold ♦
Open Gold is a World Dancesport Series Qualifier
Pro-Am Scholarship Events: *Scholarships are Unisex Competitions
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.
Dances:
American Smooth: Waltz ♦ Tango ♦ Foxtrot ♦ Viennese Waltz
American Rhythm: Cha Cha ♦ Rumba ♦ Swing ♦ Bolero ♦ Mambo
International Latin: Cha Cha ♦ Samba ♦ Rumba ♦ Paso Doble ♦ Jive
Levels: *Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.
*Competitors may enter only one Age Division.
Closed Bronze: Age Divisions: A (19-45) B (46+)
Closed Silver: Age Divisions: A (19-45) B (46+)
Open Scholarship ( Open to All levels and Ages – Open Choreography)
Awards: 1st $200 – 2nd $150 - 3rd $100
Solos and Exhibitions
Dance,choreography and music of choice (CD Only).
2 1/2 minutes maximum length.
Lifts permitted.
Additional Rules:
Pro-Am Teachers may not enter two students in the same age category and level for a dance division.
In Pro/Am single and multi-dances, a student may enter a younger age category in addition to their normal age division, but not an older one.
Non-package holders, competing or spectating, will be required to purchase General Admission Tickets. Dance registration fees do not include admission into the ballroom
By attending this competition, as a spectator or competitor, you agree to abide by the New Jersey State Open rules and regulations.
Pro Am Divisions
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*If there are less than 3 entries in any division men will dance against the ladies.
*Costumes may be worn in all categories however no thongs permitted.
*Materials danced must coincide with NDCA approved step lists.
*Age Divisions may be merged if there are less than three entries.
*Competitors may dance two consecutive age groups. (see rule #13)
*Junior Pro-Am competitors have the option of dancing during the Adult Pro-Am sessions or on Sunday during the Junior Session
A1-(19-29), A2 (30-39), A3 (40-49), B1-(50-59), B2 (60-69), C1-(70 – 79), C2 (80+)
*Competitors may dance up to three consecutive levels and one open. (see rule #14)
*Levels may be merged if there are less than 3 entries in a division.
*No Lifts permitted.
*Championships are Unisex Competitions
*Competitors may enter only one Age Division.
*Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.
*Scholarships are Unisex Competitions
*Competitors must dance the corresponding single dances in the divisions and levels entered.
*Competitors may enter one closed division and one open division
*Competitors must dance the highest level in which the single dances were entered.
Awards: 1st $200 – 2nd $150 - 3rd $100