Important Details
Competition Scheduling
Please note that ALL Categories are subject to being combined into Open Categories if at least 3 competitors have not registered to compete.
ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Competitor Requirements
All competitors MUST have a full event pass or a performer pass.
Competition Registrations
We are working on a new and improved registration format. This will be available for registrations by the end of January 2023.
If you have any problem please email SDESCAPE4@gmail.com.
Scoring:
20%
20%
20%
20% Timing:
Recognized Salsa Timing is designated for this competition as 1-2-3, 5-6-7. Competitors can choose to break ON 1, ON 2 or Colombian Style, but must maintain consistency for the duration of the routine. The direction of the break step can be either to the front or the back, as long as the timing of the break is consistently mai
20% Timing:
Recognized Salsa Timing is designated for this competition as 1-2-3, 5-6-7. Competitors can choose to break ON 1, ON 2 or Colombian Style, but must maintain consistency for the duration of the routine. The direction of the break step can be either to the front or the back, as long as the timing of the break is consistently maintained (either 1 and 5, or 2 and 6). The majority of the routine should show recognizable Salsa Timing.
15%
20%
20%
15% Musicality:
Competitors will demonstrate their ability to creatively work with the timing of their individual music. This can be done in a variety of ways, including patterns, footwork, “hits”, tricks, etc.
15%
20%
15%
15% Technique:
Technique is reflected through balance, placement and line. This refers also to general techinique for partner dance, where the movement is “grounded”, and there is clarity of proper weight changes from foot to foot. Technique and/or body styling that is specific to Salsa Dance. Movement should appear to be both clear and effortless.
15%
10% & 10%
15%
15% Difficulty:
Reflected by difficulty of patterns, turns, intricacy of shine movements, and level of tricks, dips, drops and flares. Examples: The amount of turns done on both double and single foot. How intricate were the shines? In the cabaret division, what was the difficulty of the lift-work? Was it properly executed? How about jumps
15% Difficulty:
Reflected by difficulty of patterns, turns, intricacy of shine movements, and level of tricks, dips, drops and flares. Examples: The amount of turns done on both double and single foot. How intricate were the shines? In the cabaret division, what was the difficulty of the lift-work? Was it properly executed? How about jumps, kicks, extensions? Any movements requiring exceptional balance, flexibility or strength? In order to get credit for any of these things, the movement must be successfully executed.
15%
10% & 10%
15%
15% Partnering/Connection:
This is reflected in the lead/follow aspect of the dance. Are partners truly connected, or are they merely executing choreography while holding hands? Synchronicity during side by sides or shines will also help determine the score in this category.
10% & 10%
10% & 10%
10% & 10%
10% Choreography:
The interpretation of the music. Good choreography should contain clever turn patterns and shines. All choreography should be musical, and competitors should show a good usage of the space itself. Originality is a factor here.
10% Overall Presentation:
You Will Be Judged By Your Overall Presentation. This includes costuming, showmanship, and also good sportsmanship.
Definitions
Semi-Pro:
Defined as a person who receives financial compensation as a Dance Instructor, Performer, Dance Competitor or Dance Adjudicator, but who does these activities on a part time basis and makes the majority of their income in another profession.
Professional:
Defined as a person who receives financial compensation as a Dance Instructor, Performer, Dance Competitor or Dance Adjudicator, and who makes the majority or entirety of their income from these activities.
Pro-Am:
Defined as one Professional Dancer (Instructor) dancing with one Amateur Dancer (Student) to form a partnership, or a group of Amateur and Professional dancers performing together to form a team.
Amateur Division:
Defined as two Amateur dancers or students dancing together to form a partnership, or a group of Amateur dancers performing together to form a team
Professional Divison:
Defined as two Professional dancers performing together to form a partnership, or a group of Professional dancers performing together to form a team.
Same Sex Divisions:
Defined as an all Male or all Female Partnership or Team.
Children Division
Defined as a soloist, couple or team who are 4 - 8 years of age.
Junior Division:
Defined as a soloist, couple or team who are 9 - 12 years of age.
Teen Division:
Defined as a soloist, couple or team who are 13 - 17 years of age.
Open Team Division:
Defined as a Team with mixed ages.
ALL TEAM MEMBERS AGES MUST BE LISTED
There are 2 Age Variations:
Up to 12 years old
Up to 19 years old
Groups with members over 19 MUST compete as Adult AMATUER
Over 40 Over 50 Divisions:
Defined as a couple whose partners are both over 40 or 50 years of age.
Heated Divisions:
Defined as a category where all partners or couples dance together on the stage or floor to music that is selected by the organization or deejay. Heats generally last 1.5 minutes and are Just Dance divisions. All Heated Divisions for this competition are Just Dance divisions (see below).
Showcase Divisions:
Defined as a category whereby the partnership or team showcases choreography, and dances to the music of their choice. Showcase divisions mean the competing couple or team will do a solo performance.
Just Dance:
Defined as dance only. No lifts, tricks, flares or drops permitted whatsoever. This is a lead/follow division, rather than choreographed, designed to show the ability to connect with one's partner and display timing, musicality and creativity to whatever music is played.
Tricks, Dips, Drops, Leverage Moves and Flares
A trick is defined as any movement that requires the support of the other partner to maintain. This is regardless of whether the feet remain on the floor or not.