Short Answers:

- Double registration is not allowed, except for the exceptions (see below).
- Dancing down a level is not allowed.
- Costumes are allowed at all levels.

 

Which level can I dance?
- All couples dancing in syllabus events (Bronze, Silver or Gold) must dance at their level as determined by YCN/NECN point systems. (The Bronze category is limited to those couples who started dancing no earlier than August 2013 (dancing is defined as lessons and/ or competitions)). This applies per style.
- A competitor may only dance at one level in each style (styles are Standard, Smooth, Rhythm, and Latin). Double registration is expressly not allowed.

 

Newcomer Category:
- In order to dance in the newcomer category both members of a couple must have started dancing no earlier than August 2014.
- Newcomer couples are restricted to Pre-Bronze syllabus for International style and Bronze syllabus for American style.

- Newcomer couples dancing American style are encouraged to dance basic patterns and dance them well.

 

Exceptions:
- If a specific dance is not offered at your level. In this case you may dance up one level for the specific dance.
Example: A couple that dances Bronze American Rhythm but also wishes to dance Mambo may compete in Silver Mambo because Mambo is not offered at the Bronze level.
- Gold couples are allowed to dance Open as well.
- A competitor may dance at two adjacent levels in two different styles. A competitor may span a total of two levels across all styles.

 

Examples:
- A couple is allowed to dance Bronze Smooth and Standard but Silver Rhythm and Latin.
- A couple may dance both Open Latin and Silver Smooth.
- A competitor may dance at two adjacent levels in two different roles.

 

Examples:
- A dancer may follow in Silver Smooth and lead in Bronze Rhythm.
- A dancer may NOT follow in Silver Smooth and lead in Bronze Smooth. (This would be double registering which is NOT ALLOWED.)
- Partners at different levels dancing together must dance at the level of the more experienced partner.
- Dancing down a level is expressly NOT ALLOWED.

 

If you have questions about the levels at which you may dance, please contact the Co-Chairs at Chair@HCBallroom.com

 

Eligibility enforcement
Fair competition is a priority to us here at Holy Cross. If competitors have concerns about the level at which another dancer or couple is registered to compete please email the Co-Chairs at Chair@HCBallroom.com. We welcome all feedback from competitors and will research all issues brought to our attention.

Syllabus
- International: The syllabus for International style will be the ISTD syllabus
- American: The syllabi recognized for American style events will be any major recognized syllabi including: NDCA, USISTD, DVIDA, FADS and AM
- Continuity & Open Footwork: No continuity or open footwork is allowed in Newcomer and Bronze events.

Costumes
- No Level Restriction: Costumes are permitted within all levels at the Holy Cross Ballroom Dance Competition.
- Keep it Classy: Competitors should dress tastefully and appropriately for the events in which they are competing. Judges may invigilate couples for inappropriate attire.
- Leaders: All leaders must be dressed in leader appropriate clothing for all events. This includes pants for all events. No exceptions for female leaders! The same applies for all followers - they must all be dressed in follower appropriate clothing (no pants). This rule will be strictly enforced.
- Shoes: It is mandatory that all competitors wear appropriate dance shoes on the dance floor. Ladies must wear heel caps, which will be available for purchase at the competition.

Judging
The committee of judges will be responsible for decisions made regarding problems of marking, ties, and adjudication. Judges will also invigilate competitors if anything comes to their attention.

 

Vendors
As in prior years the Holy Cross Ballroom Dance Team will be offering vendors and local business the opportunity to advertise in our events program. Vendors may also inquire about having a booth at the competition. Questions and requests should be directed to the Competition Coordinators at CompetitionCoordinator@HCBallroom.com.

Conduct
The organizers have the right to eject anyone from the premises for unruly conduct or for violation of any of the rules or guidelines. Flagrant disregard of any of the rules or regulations will result in a mark down of placement or in a disqualification where necessary.

Food
There are several options available for food both on campus and off including a coffee shop and cafeteria in the same building as the competition. There are also several options for available off-campus for food. Food may not be delivered to the ballroom from off-campus businesses during the competition. Competitors may bring their own food to the competition.

Liability
The College of the Holy Cross and the Holy Cross Ballroom Dance Team are not liable for any property lost or damaged and injury or other misfortune that occurs during the competition.

Videos & Photography
Video and photography is expressly permitted. We remind all competitors and others to please be aware of copyright laws and to please be considerate when using photographs taken by professional or semi-professional photographers at our competition.

If there are any questions regarding any of the rules or other aspects of our competition, please e-mail the Competition Coordinator at CompetitionCoordinator@HCBallroom.com.