World Dance Registry

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• 50 years and older division.
• There will be Preliminaries, Semi-finals and Finals as needed depending on the number of dance entries.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• For Preliminaries and Semi-finals, contestants will be judged individually; in the Finals you will be judged as a couple.
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.

• NON-WSDC
• For professionals of any dance form.
• Contests are judged by relative placement.  
• You will be dancing for a period of 1-2 minutes, to as many songs as the judges require. The number of contestants brought back for the finals will be determined in advance or where a natural break occurs when possible.
• 100% of division revenue will be returned to competitors.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• This division consists of 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 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.
• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.  
• Pre-choreographed routines are not allowed.  
• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight support moves.
• Division selected is based on the highest level dancer of the partnership.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• This division consists of 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 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.
• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.  
• Pre-choreographed routines are not allowed.  
• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight support moves.
• Division selected is based on the highest level dancer of the partnership.

• Weekend pass is required to compete.
• 50 years and older division.
• This division consists of 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 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.
• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.  
• Pre-choreographed routines are not allowed.  
• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight support moves.

• To dance in the Professional Strictly Swing one of the partners must be considered a professional.  
• For Professionals of any dance form.
• This division consists of 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 and other partner weight support moves are allowed as long as both partners keep at least one foot on the floor. d. 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.
• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.  
• Pre-choreographed routines are not allowed.  
• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight support moves.
• 100% of division revenue will be returned to competitors.

• On-Staff Professionals will be randomly assigned.
• You will dance three 1 minute songs, each with a different professional.
• You must not receive money to teach WCS

• On-Staff Professionals will be randomly assigned.
• You will dance three 1 minute songs, each with a different professional.
• You must not receive money to teach WCS

• On-Staff Professionals will be randomly assigned.
• You will dance three 1 minute songs, each with a different professional.
• You must not receive money to teach WCS

• Students enter with a professional. This division is designed to highlight social Swing dancing skills at a performance level with an emphasis on lead/follow technique. Recognizable Swing content, as described in the “Statement of Swing” under #RCS2016 Competition Rules, must be present in at least 90% of the performance.
• All divisions must consist of one professional dancing with one amateur.
• Professional is defined as a dancer that makes income from performing or teaching west coast swing. Amateurs are defined as someone who does not teach dancing on a regular, ongoing basis or make a significant amount of income from teaching. This division will be danced in a “strictly" format; heats will have multiple couples on the floor.
• Amateur is defined as not receiving money to teach WCS
• Couples must remain in contact unless executing a spin.
• No acrobatic moves, or lifts - but drops, slides, leverages are ok.
• No choreographed entrances or exits. Couples dance to 1 to 2 minutes of two songs appropriate for their division, DJ picks the music.
• Costumes and props are not allowed although coordinating attire is acceptable.
• Only the Amateur is judged in his/her respective lead/follow category.
• Pros can dance with a maximum of 5 students in any one-dance level.

• Students enter with a professional. This division is designed to highlight social Swing dancing skills at a performance level with an emphasis on lead/follow technique. Recognizable Swing content, as described in the “Statement of Swing” under #RCS2016 Competition Rules, must be present in at least 90% of the performance.
• All divisions must consist of one professional dancing with one amateur.
• Professional is defined as a dancer that makes income from performing or teaching west coast swing. Amateurs are defined as someone who does not teach dancing on a regular, ongoing basis or make a significant amount of income from teaching. This division will be danced in a “strictly" format; heats will have multiple couples on the floor.
• Amateur is defined as not receiving money to teach WCS
• Couples must remain in contact unless executing a spin.
• No acrobatic moves, or lifts - but drops, slides, leverages are ok.
• No choreographed entrances or exits. Couples dance to 1 to 2 minutes of two songs appropriate for their division, DJ picks the music.
• Costumes and props are not allowed although coordinating attire is acceptable.
• Only the Amateur is judged in his/her respective lead/follow category.
• Pros can dance with a maximum of 5 students in any one-dance level.

• Students enter with a professional. This division is designed to highlight social Swing dancing skills at a performance level with an emphasis on lead/follow technique. Recognizable Swing content, as described in the “Statement of Swing” under #RCS2016 Competition Rules, must be present in at least 90% of the performance.
• All divisions must consist of one professional dancing with one amateur.
• Professional is defined as a dancer that makes income from performing or teaching west coast swing. Amateurs are defined as someone who does not teach dancing on a regular, ongoing basis or make a significant amount of income from teaching. This division will be danced in a “strictly" format; heats will have multiple couples on the floor.
• Amateur is defined as not receiving money to teach WCS
• Couples must remain in contact unless executing a spin.
• No acrobatic moves, or lifts - but drops, slides, leverages are ok.
• No choreographed entrances or exits. Couples dance to 1 to 2 minutes of two songs appropriate for their division, DJ picks the music.
• Costumes and props are not allowed although coordinating attire is acceptable.
• Only the Amateur is judged in his/her respective lead/follow category.
• Pros can dance with a maximum of 5 students in any one-dance level.

• This division is offered for all styles of Swing: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Hustle, Shag and Hand Dance or any other style of popular swing dance. Students enter with their teacher and perform a choreographed routine to music they choose. Couples dance in a solo format. Both the teacher and amateur's performance is considered by the judges. Dance order will be chosen at random and posted prior to the division start time. Music provided by the competitors must be a single track on a clearly labeled CD at least 2 minutes long and no longer than 3½ minutes.
• Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
• Lifts, drops, tricks and stunts are allowed but not required.
• Choreographed entrances will count towards time limits.
• No props are allowed.
• Routines must include at least 75% recognizable of style of the performance.

• This division is offered for all styles of Swing: West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Hustle, Shag and Hand Dance or any other style of popular swing dance.  Couples dance in a solo format.
• Dance order will be chosen at random and posted prior to the division start time.
• Routines must be a minimum of 2 minutes but no more than 3 minutes in length.
• Competitors select their own music.
• Costumes are required.
• Minimum number of entries for prize money is 5 couples.

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