SALSERO SUMMER DANCE COMPETITION
STARTING July 15, 2010

Launching on July 15, 2010
Semi-finals on Sept. 23, 2010
Grand Finals on Sept. 30, 2010

PRIZES
Weekly:
1st Place: $125.00 + comp buffet
2nd Place: $ 75.00 + comp buffet
3rd Place: $ 50.00 + comp buffet

Finals:
1st place = 1500.00 + Trophy
2nd place = 200.00 + Trophy
3rd place = 100.00 + Dinner + Trophy

SALSERO DANCE COMPETITION RULES

OPEN LEVEL COMPETITION
This competition is for those who dare to compete and have fun. Nevada State residency is not required. The following standards apply.


REQUIREMENTS:
• There is no requirement to compete here, if you dare to, you can.


CONSIDERATIONS:
• Open for everyone who desires and dares to compete.
• You may compete at this level as many times as you want, as long as you want.


GENERAL STANDARDS
• All contestants must be provided with the list of standards.
• All contestants must understand and obey the outlined standards.
• All couples must consist of a male and female partner, no exceptions.
• Competitors must show proper etiquette during the contest causing no distraction as others are dancing/competing.
• Contestants must sign-up in person at pre-elimination location on the dates required.
• There is no requirement of state residency, everyone is welcome to compete.


QUALIFYING ROUNDS COMPETITION STANDARDS
• All couples will be presented to the audience and/or judges if applicable.
• All couples will warm up for a total of 30 seconds to 1 minute maximum.
• Each couple will dance for a total amount of TWO minute in front of everyone.
• The music chosen for each couple must carry the same amount of speed and quality (Music to be pre-selected by DJ).
• The venue can select to play the same song for all couples or have a different song for each couple.
• To ensure fairness of the contest, couples will qualify to future rounds by one of the following:


NOTE: The Organizers must choose one the following:
a. Each couple will be chosen by audience applause.
b. Each couple will be chosen by a set of judges.
c. Half amount of couples will be chosen by audience applause, the other by a set of judges.


• All qualifying couples must provide all necessary information to the organizers.
• Couples may dance on any beat desired but must be maintained throughout the song (on1, on2, etc)
• Lifts and tricks are allowed.
• Once the pre-elimination rounds are over, no new contestants may enter.
• No one may change partners after the preliminary rounds are over.
• If you want to participate with a new partner after you qualified already, then you must reenter and qualify again with the new partner.
• Contestants may enter the contest as many times as desired with the same or different partner until they qualify.


SEMI AND GRAND FINAL COMPETITION STANDARDS
• If qualified for Finals, make sure to give a very good show to the audience.
• All finalists must be present at the venue at set time, or they may get disqualified.
• All contestants must be there for the hearing of rules, if applicable, for finals before the competition starts.
• All finalists will be presented to the audience and judges.
• The dance order of contestants will be determined the night of finals by lottery.
• Couples may dance on any beat desired but must be maintained throughout the song (on1, on2, etc)
• Tricks and lifts are allowed, but remember that your dancing skills are paramount.
• All finalists will warm up for a total of 30 seconds to 1 minute maximum.
• All finalists will be judged by a panel of judges.
• Each couple will dance no more than a total amount of two minutes and a half.
• Contestants should bring their own music to dance a routine.
a. Music must be provided in CD format only.
b. Music must be at least 80% Salsa
• Proper attire must be worn, costumes are encouraged.
• All decisions are final.
• Always have fun, remember it's Salsa!


JUDGING CRITERIA
(Judged on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the best)

TIMING: ( Hitting the beats | On count with music | Keep the same count throughout )
Musical tempo or timing is the most important aspect of the dance. Make sure that the couple does everything to it.

PARTNERING: ( Leading and Following | Unity as a couple | Same in shines / freestyle)
The chemical balance between man and woman must be there. Partnering is essential for the sharpness and the clean look of the routine and as a whole.

CHOREOGRAPHY: ( Including shines / freestyle | Including combinations / steps | Does it belong together )
Choreography is a very important issue, making sure that the whole presentation flows and goes together is an essential part of the routine.

APPEARANCE: ( Costume and projection | Exposure and Attitude | Acting and Energy)
Appearance is good, make sure the confidence and show as a whole is expressed very well on both sides of the partnership.

TRICKS: ( Including tricks | Sharp and Clean tricks | All tricks on timing )
Tricks are good but not everything. Only give points if at least one is performed. Examine it on how sharp and clean it is, and most of all if it is done in timing.

Audience Applause Points 20:
* Measured by meter