Rules & Judging Criteria

The Master Dancer Contest is a competition featuring five (5) dance styles: L.A. Cha-Cha, The Hop/Bop/Tx. swingout, Chicago Steppin’, GrAystone and Detroit Ballroom. 

Registered contestants may choose the dance styles they wish to compete in, 1, 2, 3 or  all 5 dance styles.  Registration is open until January 15th, 2024.

PARTNER(S): You may dance with one partner or a combination of partners. E.g., Hop with partner 1, Step with partner 2,  Cha-Cha with partner 3 etc. or the contestant can choose to dance with the same partner for all dance styles.. You may not dance with more than one partners on the same dance style. All Participants must register.

JUDGING

Judging will be performed by  esteemed persons that represent the epitome of the dance styles performed; based on appearance, technicality, rhythm, style, showmanship and cohesiveness.  One foot must remain on the floor at all times. NO LIFTS/FLIPS. One partner per dance (non-compliance are grounds for disqualification).

PRIZE MONEY 

$5,000.00 total ($1000.00 for each dance style)

All participants must be registered to be eligible to win the  $1000.00 cash prize, per couple, for each category that you win.

SCORING:

1. TECHNIQUES: Demonstrate proper execution of the Steps/movements of the dance specific style throughout the dance.

2. ATTIRE: Performance quality attire: Changing attire for each dance is not required. Contestants may wear the same “Performance quality attire” for each competition segment.

3. MUSICALITY/SHOWMANSHIP: Dancers choice: The music is chosen by dancers. .Are you dancing in rhythm with the music maintaining dance technique and style.

4. CONNECTIVITY: Partners have synchronized movement; smooth transitions throughout the dance and creative and cohesive floor work.

Each dance will be performed in 3 minute intervals. Contestants will be disqualified for breaking these rules.

In the event of a tied overall score: There will be a “Dance OFF” between performers on the dance that has the tied score. Your number to perform the  DANCE STYLE WILL BE CHOSEN BY "DRAW".

AGREEMENT

I agree and understand the Rules of the Master Dancer Contest 2025

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