DANCE SPORT MECHANICS AND GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. A team shall be composed of have one (1) pair.
2. The maximum routine time limit is one (1) minute and thirty seconds
3.A pair shall dance the following Latin Dances: CHA-CHA-CHA, RUMBA and JIVE
4. A pair shall have their own music for the individual; the management shall provide for the
group dance.
5. A pair shall wear a dance sport costume provided that it will not be so daring (ex. Plunging
neckline, low back, revealing too much of the human body)
6. A group performance shall follow after the individual performance.
7. This contest is to be competed by the following:
8. The special awards to be given are the following:
a. Best in Cha-Cha-Cha
b. Best in Rumba
c. Best in Jive
9. The decision of the board of judges is final.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
TIMING, MUSICALITY AND EXPRESSION 25 POINTS
POSTURE, SHAPE AND POISE 20 POINTS
TOGETHERNESS, LINE HOLD BALANCE 20 POINTS
FOOTWORK AND LEG POWER 20 POINTS
INTANGIBLES 15 POINTS
TOTAL 100%