Dancing a la Carte Dancesport Championships
Competition Rules and Prize Money
RULES FOR TOP TEACHER and TOP SCHOOL
Total purse over $60,000
The following guidelines will be used for the calculation of both Top Teacher and Top School:
- It is not necessary to be on a package to qualify for a Top Teacher Prize.
- We are a Unisex competition – male and female will not be calculated separately.
- Entries for competitors under 18 years of age are counted at ½ point per entry.
- Only Pro-Am entries are counted for your total entries.
- Prizes will be calculated based on the following number of points:
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1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
1st place – 3 pts.
2nd place – 2 pts.
3rd place – 1 pt.
Uncontested – 1 pt.
Under 18, ½ pt.
Proficiency categories are not included in Top Teacher Scoring
minimum of 275 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $4,000.00
minimum of 250 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $3,000.00
minimum of 200 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $2,000.00
minimum of 150 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $1,000.00
minimum of 125 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $800.00
minimum of 100 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $600.00
minimum of 75 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $400.00
minimum of 50 pro-am entries - entries+pts determine winner $200.00
POINT SYSTEM - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Teachers with the highest point totals meeting the minimum requirements will be determined the winners.
ONLY ONE PRIZE GIVEN FOR 1ST THROUGH 8TH PLACE.
Top School Prize
Total monetary prize-money of $3500 as well as a perpetual trophy will be offered. The same rules apply for
calculation as for Top Teacher. The prizes are as follows based on these minimum entries:
1st place $2000 (minimum of 350 entries to qualify)
2nd place $1000 (minimum of 300 entries to qualify)
3rd place $500 (minimum of 200 entries to qualify)
Pro-Am Scholarships – All Divisions
1st place $200, 2nd place $100 and 3rd place $50
The prize money will be divided in 50% towards a check and 50% in a voucher towards next year’s event.
Dress Code:
There will be no dress code; this will be left up to the teachers. If however, a judge deems the attire inappropriate,
it may be taken into account in the marks. All amateur divisions will follow NDCA dress/costume code.
RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
Dancing a la Carte Dancesport Championship (DALC) is conducted under the rules and regulations governing
competitions and championships recognized by the National Dance Council of America, Inc. (NDCA). The
following rules shall also apply:
1. No entry will be accepted without payment in full. For studio entries, include only one payment with the entry
forms. Payment must be made by one certified check, money order or studio check.
2. Cancellations must be in writing and made prior to May 10, 2017 to receive a refund 30 days after the event.
Cancellations made after May 10, 2017 will NOT receive a refund. Canceled entries taken at the event cannot be
substituted by another entry and no refund will be made on such a cancellation. There are no refunds or exchanges
on general admission tickets.
3. No responsibility for loss or theft of articles left in changing rooms, performance or seating areas, can be
accepted by the Organizers, DALC, the National Dance Council of America, Inc. (NDCA), or by the World
Dance Council (WDC), and neither can they be held liable for injury sustained by persons attending this event.
Everyone attending does so at his or her own risk.
4. All persons attending this event, whether as spectators or as competitors or as officials or as guests of the
organizers, shall be bound by the National Dance Council of America, Inc. Rules and Regulations, and by
participating in this event automatically become obliged to adhere to them. Additionally, the Organizers reserve
the right to refuse admittance into the ballroom and/or entry in a competitive event.
5. Competitors from any country affiliated with the World Dance Council (WDC) may participate. Competitors
from countries not affiliated with the WDC should contact the organizers for clarification.
6. Student/Student competitors are Pro/Am competitors who dance as a couple during the Pro/Am single dance
sessions. Student/Student competitors are not required to register with NDCA.
7. In any Pro/Am division with entries of three couples or less, the Organizers reserve the right to combine the
events or cancel the event. In case of a cancellation by the Organizers, competitors will be duly notified in
advance of such cancellation.
8. In any Professional or Amateur division with entries of eight couples or less, the Organizers reserve the right
to combine events or cancel the event. In case of a cancellation by the Organizers, competitors will be duly
notified in advance of such cancellation.
9. Solo Exhibitions events are limited to three minutes in length. Music must be provided on CD.
10. No couple is exempt from competing in any round of a Championship event. Any couple that fails to appear
at the scheduled time for the first round of any event will be disqualified from the event.
11. Should any point arise which is not covered in the Rules and Regulations Governing Competitions and
Championships recognized by the NDCA or in these additional rules, it will be referred to the Dance Rules
Committee and/or Organizers, whose decision will be final.
12. Entrants consent to the use and release of his or her name and likeness to be used in photographs, television
filming, and recording of the event used in connection with television broadcast or promotion of the event in any
manner and by any means, now or in the future.
13. Video taping of any event at the DALC is strictly prohibited except for the official video company as
designated by the Organizers.
14. Competitors (Juniors, Youth, Adults) dancing in Syllabus events may only dance Bronze, Silver or Gold
Syllabus from the approved Syllabi of member organizations of the NDCA as well as the official NDCA syllabus.
Professional Divisions
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
15. Entry into the U.S. Professional Rising Star Competition is limited to professionals who have never reached
the final round of the Open British, UK, International or U.S. Open Championships. The result of one style does
not affect the eligibility for any other Rising Star Competition. Rising Star competitors are also eligible to enter
the Open Professional Championships at the EUSDC.
16. Professional dancers entering Professional and/or Pro/Am events must be registered with the NDCA.
Overseas professional dancers must be registered with their country’s professional organization affiliated with
World Dance Council (WDC). For further information regarding Professional registration with the NDCA, please
contact:
Eleanor Wiblin • NDCA National Registrar
P.O. Box 22018 • Provo, UT 84602 • Phone (801) 422-4623
Fax (801) 422-3734 • Email: [email protected]
Amateur Divisions
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1.Age Divisions: Amateur Pre-Teen, & Junior
* Pre-Teen: Competitors who are 12 years old and younger. Pre-Teen competitors may dance up one age
classification to the “Junior” category.
* Junior: Competitors who are 13, 14 or 15 years old. Junior competitors may dance up one age
classification to the “Youth” category.
* Youth: Competitors who are 16, 17 or 18 years old. Nineteen (19) year-olds may also dance in the Youth
category until they have graduated from High School. Youth competitors may concurrently dance up one age
classification to the Adult category.
18. Open Singles events are open to any Pre-Teen, Junior, or Youth amateur competitor who does not have a
regular partner. The competitor is referred to as the Single Partner and only the Single Partner (not the couple)
will be judged during the event. The Single Partner may only dance with another amateur competitor aged
eighteen (18) years or younger.
19. Amateur Adult Age Divisions
* Adult: Competitors who are 19 to 34 years of age
* Senior I: Competitors who are 35 to 44 years of age
* Senior II: Competitors who are 45 to 54 years of age
* Senior III: Competitors who are 55 and up
20. Open Singles events are open to any amateur competitor who does not have a regular partner. The competitor
is referred to as the Single Partner and only the Single Partner (not the couple) will be judged during the event.
The Single Partner may only dance with another amateur competitor.
21. Pro-Am competitors can enter in their age level and any age level below that. For example Ladies C2, can
also compete in Ladies C1 or Ladies B. Pro-Am competitors can compete in three consecutive dance categories.
For instance: Associate Bronze, Full Bronze and Open Bronze level.
22. Rising Star Amateur Divisions. This category was formerly called “Pre-Champ” but due to an NDCA rule
change, the word “championship” must not be used. Rising Star Amateur is the term currently used in Europe
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Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
2017 Tentative Schedule of Events
Dear Competitors,
Session 1, Thursday evening 5:00pm
Pro-Am International Ballroom Syllabus
Pro-Am International Ballroom Closed and Open Scholarships – A, B, C & D
Amateur Ballroom Single Dances
Pro-Am Ballroom Scholarships
World Pro-Am Ballroom Dancesport Series
Pro-Am International Latin Syllabus
Pro-Am International Latin Closed and Open Scholarships – A, B, C & D
Amateur Latin Single Dances
Pro-Am Latin Scholarships
Session 2, Friday All Day 8:00am
Pro-Am Country Singles Dances
Pro-Am American Rhythm Syllabus
Pro-Am American Alternative Single Dances
Pro-Am DVIDA all Rhythm Scholarships
Amateur Adult American Rhythm Divisions
Pro-Am American Rhythm Closed and Open Scholarships – A, B, C & D
World Pro-Am Rhythm Dancesport Series
Formation
Session 3, Friday evening 7:30pm
General Dancing
Professional Rising Star American Style Smooth and Rhythm Championships
Team Match
Professional Rising Star International Style Ballroom and Latin Championships
Session 4, Saturday All Day 8:00am
Pro-Am American Smooth Syllabus
Amateur Adult American Smooth Divisions
Pro-Am all DVIDA Smooth Scholarships
Pro-Am American Smooth Closed and Open Scholarships – A, B, C & D
World Pro-Am Smooth Dancesport Series
All Amateur Children and Junior Divisions, American and International Style
Session 5, Saturday evening 7:30pm
Dinner will be served from approximately 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
General Dancing
Professional Showdance Events
Professional American Open Smooth
Professional American Open Latin
Professional International Open Rhythm
Professional International Open Ballroom
Exact times to be determined.
Showcases and Formations will be danced throughout the weekend.
All Amateur Adult divisions will be danced during their corresponding Pro-Am sessions
All Pro-Am-ages-18-and-under divisions will be danced during regular Pro-Am events
(Please be in the ballroom at least 30 min prior to your scheduled time, as session start times may vary)
PRO-AM AMERICAN STYLE Registration Form
For Student/Student entries please put S/S in S/S column & list one student in each name column
Studio: _______________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Email: __________________________Telephone: ___________________
Age divisions:
Pre-Teen PT1 1-9
Youth Y (16-18)
LB/GB (51-60)
PT 2(10-11)
LA/GA (18-20)
LB1/GB1 (61-70)
Junior J1 (12-13)
LA1/GA1 (21-30)
LC/GC (71-80)
J2 (14-15)
LA2/GA2 (31-40)
LC1/GC1 (81-over)
LA3/GA3 (41-50)
All silver and above categories will be a unisex competition.
Categories: Newcomer
Pre-Bronze
Associate Bronze
Full Bronze
Open Bronze
Newcomer Silver
Associate Silver
Full Silver
Open Silver
Newcomer Gold
Associate Gold
Full Gold
Open Gold
SHOWCASES – available in all categories
RISING STAR – available in all categories
PROFICIENCY – available in all categories
Teachers Name: ___________________________________________ SSN: _________________________
Name
S/S
Age
Categories
W
T
F
VW
PEA
TS
LH
AT
CC
R
SW
B
M
MER
S
WCS
SAL
H
PD
Total Entries:____________
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10th, 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
PRO-AM AMERICAN STYLE ALTERNATIVE DANCES
For Student/Student entries please put S/S in S/S column & list one student in each name column
Studio: _______________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Email: __________________________Telephone: ___________________
Age divisions:
Pre-Teen PT1 1-9
Youth Y (16-18)
LB/GB (51-60)
PT 2(10-11)
LA/GA (18-20)
LB1/GB1 (61-70)
Junior J1 (12-13)
LA1/GA1 (21-30)
LC/GC (71-80)
J2 (14-15)
LA2/GA2 (31-40)
LC1/GC1 (81-over)
LA3/GA3 (41-50)
All silver and above categories will be a unisex competition
Categories: Newcomer
Pre-Bronze
Associate Bronze
Full Bronze
Open Bronze
Newcomer Silver
Associate Silver
Full Silver
Open Silver
Newcomer Gold
Associate Gold
Full Gold
Open Gold
SHOWCASE – available in all categories
RISING STAR – available in all categories
PROFICIENCY – available in all categories
Teachers Name: ___________________________________________ SSN: _________________________
NAME
S/S
AGE
CATEGORIES
BACHATA
TANGO SALON
TANGO VALZ
MILONGA
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COUNTRY
WALTZ
COUNTRY
SWING
COUNTRY
CHA CHA
Total Entries:____________
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
PRO-AM INTERNATIONAL STYLE Registration Form
For Student/Student entries please put S/S in S/S column & list one student in each name column
Studio: _______________________________ Contact Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Email: _________________________ Telephone: _________________
Age divisions:
Pre-Teen PT1 1-9
Youth Y (16-18)
LB/GB (51-60)
PT 2(10-11)
LA/GA (18-20)
LB1/GB1 (61-70)
Junior J1 (12-13)
LA1/GA1 (21-30)
LC/GC (71-80)
J2 (14-15)
LA2/GA2 (31-40)
LC1/GC1 (81-over)
LA3/GA3 (41-50)
All silver and above categories will be a unisex competition
Categories: Newcomer
Pre-Bronze
Bronze
Bronze I
Silver I
Open Silver
Gold
Gold I
SHOWCASE, RISING STAR AND PROFICIENCY – available in all categories
Open Bronze
Open Gold
Silver
Gold Star
Teachers Name: ___________________________________________ SSN: _________________________
Name
S/S
Age
Categories
W
T
VW
F
QS
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CC
S
R
PD
J
Total Entries:____________
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
PRO-AM and DVIDA Multi-Dance & Scholarship Entry Form
All scholarship entries must dance the equivalent single dance non-scholarship entries
(please use one form per couple)
Teacher: ______________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________ NDCA #:____________
Student: ______________________________________________________ Studio: __________________________
Bronze Scholarships
Silver Scholarships
☐Closed
☐ Open
Ages: ☐A (16 – 35) ☐B (36 – 50)
☐C (51 – 60) ☐D (61+)
☐Closed
☐ Open
Ages: ☐A (16 – 35) ☐B (36 – 50)
☐C (51 – 60) ☐D (61+)
☐Rhythm 3-Dance (C, R, SW)
☐Smooth 3-Dance (W, T, F)
☐Ballroom 3-Dance (W, T, QS)
☐Latin 3-Dance (C, S, R)
☐Rhythm 4-Dance (C, R, SW, B)
☐Smooth 4-Dance (W, T, F, VW)
☐Ballroom 4-Dance (W, T, F, QS)
☐Latin 4-Dance (C, S, R, J)
Advanced Open Scholarships
Ages: ☐A (16 – 35) ☐B (36 – 50)
☐C (51 – 60) ☐D (61+)
☐Rhythm 5-Dance (C, R, SW, B, M)
☐Smooth 4-Dance (W, T, F, VW)
☐Ballroom 5-Dance (W, T, VW, F, QS)
☐Latin 5-Dance (C, S, R, PD, J)
DVIDA American Style Pro/Am 3 Dance Syllabus
This event is open to Newcomers, Pre-Bronze & Intermediate Bronze Students. Only the first 7 DVIDA®
figures of each dance are allowed each event is unisex (Ladies & Gentlemen combined)
Ages: Over 16
☐American Rhythm 3-Dance Championship
☐American Smooth 3-Dance Championship
(C, R, SW)
(W, T, F)
World Pro-Am Dancesport Series
A student may dance in only one age level.
☐Closed Bronze ☐Closed Silver ☐Open - Rhythm 5-Dance Championship (C, R, SW, B, M)
☐Closed Bronze ☐Closed Silver ☐Open - Smooth 4-Dance Championship (W, T, F, VW)
☐Closed Bronze ☐Closed Silver ☐Open - Ballroom 5-Dance Championship (W, T, VW, F, QS)
☐Closed Bronze ☐Closed Silver ☐Open - Latin 5-Dance Championship (C, S, R, PD, J)
Ages: ☐A (16-35)
☐B (36-50)☐C (51+)
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10th, 2017.
PRO-AM SHOWCASE and
FORMATION ENTRY FORM
Name
Teacher
Confirmation Address: (please print)
Name:_____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
City:________________________ST:____________Zip:____________
Phone:___________________Fax:___________Email:_____________
Dance
Send Forms and Fees to:
”Dancing a la Carte”
c/o David Rosinski
200 Lambert Terrace #28
Chicopee, MA 01020
Phone and Fax: (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10th, 2017.
AMATEUR AMERICAN STYLE (all ages) Registration Form
Studio: _______________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Email: __________________________Telephone: ____________________
Age divisions:
Pre-Teen PT1 1-9
Adult (19-34)
PT 2(10-11)
Junior J1 (12-13)
Senior I (35-44) Senior II 45-54)
Categories: Newcomer
Newcomer Silver
Pre-Bronze
Associate Silver
Associate Bronze
Full Silver
Full Bronze
Open Silver
Open Bronze
Newcomer Gold
SHOWCASE – available in all categories
J2 (14-15)
Youth Y (16-18)
Senior III (55 and up)
Associate Gold
Full Gold
Open Gold
Open Rhythm (Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo)
Open Smooth (Waltz, Tango, V.Waltz, Foxtrot)
Proficiency – available in all categories
Teachers Name: ___________________________________________ SSN: _________________________
Name
Age
Categories
W
T
F
VW
PEA
TS
LH
AT
CC
R
SW
B
M MER
S
WCS
SAL
H
PD
W,T,F,VW
C,R,SW,B,M
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
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Total Entries:____________
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
AMATEUR INTERNATIONAL STYLE
Studio: ________________________________ Contact Name: ___________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ EMAIL: _________________________ Telephone: _______________
Age divisions: Pre-Teen PT1 1-9
Adult (19-34)
PT 2(10-11)
Senior I (35-44)
Categories: Newcomer
Full Silver
Pre-Bronze
Open Silver
Associate Bronze
Newcomer Gold
Full Bronze
Associate Gold
Open Bronze
Full Gold
Newcomer Silver
Open Gold
Associate Silver
SHOWCASE – available in all categories
Junior J1 (12-13)
Senior II 45-54)
J2 (14-15)
Youth Y (16-18)
Senior III (55 and up)
Novice-3-dance:
(C,S,R)
(W,F,QS)
Pre Champ-4-dance:
(R,C,S,J)
(W,T,F,Q)
Open Amateur:
(C,S,R,PD,J)
(W,T,F,VW,Q)
Teachers Name: ___________________________________________ SSN __________________________
Name
Age
Categories
W
T
VW
F
QS
CC
S
R
PD
Novice
J
Latin
Standard
Pre-Champ
Latin
Standard
Open
Latin
Standard
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
Gent
Lady
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Total Entries:____________
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10 , 2017.
Send forms and fees to: “Dancing a la Carte” c/o David Rosinski, 200 Lambert Terrace #28 Chicopee, MA 01020, Ph/Fax (413) 538-7991
Email: [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL ENTRY FORM
Gent: _____________________________________Lady: _____________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________ City:___________________ State: ______ Zip:_______
Gentleman’s Tel: ________________ Fax: ________________ Email: _____________________ NDCA Reg. #: __________
Lady’s Tel: ___________________ Fax: __________________Email: _____________________ NDCA Reg. #: _________
Entry fees: $100 per event (includes admission ticket)
Rising Star International Standard
W/T/VW/F/QS
Rising Star International Latin
C/S/R/PD/J
Rising Star American Smooth
W/T/F/VW
Rising Star American Rhythm
C/R/SW/B/M
Professional Show Division (Any choreography allowed)
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Open International Standard
Open International Latin
Open American Smooth
Open American Rhythm
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W/T/VW/F/QS
C/S/R/PD/J
W/T/F/VW
C/R/SW/B/M
Total Events x $100:__________
Prize Money for Professional Events:
Equal money for all open events: 1st $1000, 2nd $800, 3rd, $600, 4th $400, 5th $200, 6th $100
Equal money for all Rising Star events: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd, $300, 4th $200, 5th $150, 6th $100
Exhibition: 1st $500, 2nd $400, 3rd, $300, 4th $200, 5th $150, 6th $100
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made for entries, sessions, or packages after the final deadline of May 10th, 2017.
Organizers reserve the right to cancel any Pro-Division with less than 3 entries.