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Competitions and divisions:

Some FAQ:

Country Swing J&J

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Country swing Strictly

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Progressive

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Slotted

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Line Dance

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2023 Line Dance Competitions

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What Does it mean to self assign?

For 2023 we are encouraging competitors to enter at the level they feel most fits their dance level.   For Jack and Jills, competitors are judged individually for prelims and finals (and we understand that isn't a perfect solution but at this time that's one of the ways we are making the best of placements).  If you are unsure of the level you'd assign yourself, or you want input or help, you can attendee any of the Competition Placements or Q&A sessions on the schedule (even without a full weekend or day pass).  Have feedback or thoughts on this? Or concerns, suggestions, or input? Please feel free to share that with us: by filling out this anonymous google form or by emailing us at info@yesssdanceconvention.com

Lifts

Lifts are allowed in:

  • Strictly competitions* Intermediate, Advanced, All Star and All Level


Lifts are not allowed in:

  • Jack and Jill competitions
  • Beginner Strictly
  • Any situation that your partner has not given you verbal permission to do lifts
  • Social settings on the main floor (there is a lift floor to practice on)


What Are judges looking for in partner divisions?

Timing

Technique

Technique

Timing - “Stepping to the beat” 

We should be able to tell if the song is fast or slow by watching your steps. Don’t rush through moves just to cram a bunch together, let the partnership - and the audience - breath when watching you. 


Technique

Technique

Technique

Technique - “Quality of your dance foundation and basics”

Providing clean footwork, control (including balance), and frame (including during turns and spins) demonstrates good technique. Maintaining timing and level appropriate moves is also part of technique. 

Content

Technique

Teamwork

Content - “The moves that make up the dance”

The order, transition, and individual moves and combinations used throughout a dance. Content should showcase a connection to the music, provide variety and when possible demonstrate a knowledge of multiple combinations of individual moves. Content should be dance/partner level and space appropriate as well as respectful/tasteful. 

Teamwork

Showmanship

Teamwork

Teamwork - “How well you work with your dance partner”

How well competitors watch for each other's safety, and demonstrate the ability to not outshine one another while actively engaging with one another. Country Swing is a lead/follow (or act/react) dance, demonstrating the ability to dance together, rather than just simultaneously. 

Showmanship

Showmanship

Showmanship

Showmanship -  “How well you sell your dance to the judges and crowd”

Generating engagement by utilizing phrasing (traditionally in country music there are 8 count phrases - this means starting movement on a 1 and ending movement on an 8 - or making your 1 stand out), drawing in the judges and crowd, and adding individual style and flair. Providing good showmanship is an important part of any competition, but is never a substitute for good dancing.

What Are judges looking for in line dance divisions?

Knowledge of dance

Knowledge of dance

Knowledge of dance

Being able to dance to step sheet is one of the key elements on judging at convention level Line Dance Competitions. A demonstration of correct steps, timing, direction, and dance understanding is required.

Timing

Knowledge of dance

Knowledge of dance

Timing - “Stepping to the beat” 

We should be able to tell if the song is fast or slow by watching your steps. Correct timing to step sheet is demonstrated in the early part of the competition, and later the ability to stay on time while styling is also judged. 

Technique

Knowledge of dance

Technique

Technique - “Quality of your dance foundation and basics”

Providing clean footwork, control (including balance), and frame (including during turns and spins) demonstrates good technique. 

Control

Showmanship

Technique

Control - “How you hold and move your body”

Being able to control you movement, including stops, angles, and balance through out your dance is pivotal in competing. 

Showmanship

Showmanship

Showmanship

Showmanship -  “How well you sell your dance to the judges and crowd” 

Drawing in the judges and crowd and adding individual style and flair. Providing good showmanship is an important part of any competition, but is never a substitute for good dancing.

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