Judging Criteria

The organisers of this competition recognise that there are many styles of ROCK 'N' ROLL dancing throughout the world, and because of this ALL styles will be judged on merit of performance by the judges to the best of their ability. We do not believe that any one style is pertinent to the 50's & 60's era, therefore making this competition truly not style weighted.

Prime Importance to the judges is the competitor's ability to dance in time with the music and each other.

In all categories except Showcase the entrants will be judged on Timing, Harmony and Variety.

In all Showcase Category the entrants will be judged on Timing, Harmony, Choreography and Costume.

Each Judge will award each competitor maximum of ten points for each judging criteria.

1. Definitions

TIMING.
Couples to be dancing in time and on beat with the music. Starts and Finishes will also be judged.

HARMONY.
Couples dancing together complimenting each other harmoniously flowing with the music. Couples should also be seen to be enjoying themselves.

VARIETY.
A dance routine with a variety of moves showing interest and excitement. We will acknowledge interesting New or unusual moves.
Showcase only
Choregraphy: The dance movements complement the words or music of the chosen song.
Costume: The costume is designed to enhance the choreography of the chosen song

Rules and Regulations

1. Entrants will be judged on Timing, Harmony and Variety. As per judging criteria.
2. The judges decision will be Final
3. Judges are not to be Approached Prior to or during the entirety of the competition.
4. All queries should be directed to the Head Marshall, located at the entries area.
5. ANy disputes over the weekend should be put in writing with a fee of $25 and directed to the Officials before the weekend is complete, The fee will be refunded if the dispute is upheld.
6. Any person/s seen to be causing trouble or inappropriate behaviour over the running of the event will be asked to leave the venue
7. Couples can be male/female, female/female, male/male.
8. If required the highest points awarded in all heats will qualify for quarterfinals, semi-finals and finals
9. All songs will be played in te spirit of the 50's and 60's Rock'N'Roll era
10. Unless otherwise stated here will be two songs played for each event
11. Compeditors must register at least 1 hour prior to the event in which they are dancing.
12. There are no restrictions on dance style or type of jumps
13. A couple are not permitted to dance more than 2 arm lengths apart at anytime. If a dancer
14.In submitting an entry for an event, compeditors give permission for any photographic or video material taken to be used for prmotion or sale by the Rock'N'Beat'N'Boogie Dance Academy.
15.The Profesional status rule does not apply to this competition
16. Code of COnduct towards competitors and spectators is expected to be a family orientated behaviour.
17. Compeditors must enter the competion floor from the Marshalling area
18. Compeditors will be called to the marshakking area once only. If the compeditor does not appear when called they will be struck off the list, as to keep consistant with the timing of the program and respect to your fellow comeditors.
19. Compeditors must remain on the floor at the end of each section until the M.C. announces "Compeditors you may now leave the floor".
20. Dancers are limited to age sections.
21. Compeditors may only enter two Jump and two No Jump sections of their age category plus any of the following dance events: World Open, Traditional, Showcase, Triples, Teams, Girl/Girl, Boy/Boy and Parent/Child

22 Dress code
22.1 Unless modified in a particular section then these dress rules will apply.
22.2 Competitors will wear Traditional Rock'n'Roll clothing.
22.3 The female dress must cover the kneecap, that is the crease at the back of the kneecap will be seen covered by the dress length except in Rockabilly, where the skirt may be shorter but still in the 50/60 era.
22.4 Petticoat should be tiered, layered or frilled to enhance the fullness of the dress and must be worn whilst competing.
22.5 Competitors must wear their competition clothing when being presented with awards for placing.
22.6 The dress code will be monitored at the marshalling area.
22.7 The following items are not to be worn:
Bike pants, High cut bikini pants, Male or Female boxer Shorts. Wide Legged boxer shorts, Mini Length Skirts or Dresses, Aerobic tights or skirts or aerobic style clothing. For the No Jumps events only see section 24.5
22 .8 If the dress code is not adhered to, a warning will be given, then if not corrected a penalty or disqualification may result.
22 .9 50's and 60's style of clothing and the over all look, form shoes to hair style must be seen in the Junior & Senior Traditional Open, this could help your points & give you an opportunity for the Best Dressed trophy. Partners do not have to be wearing matching outfits.
22.10 Partners do not have to wear matching outfits.

22 Age
23.1 All age categories must be adhered to withour question, there will be no discrepancies; this may result in disqualification.
23.2 All compeditors ages must fall within the guidelines
23.3 A 3 year waiver on all sections will apply eg. a Junior of 15 years may dance up to the 18 years Senior section al long as his/he partner is of the corect age for the section. This example also applies to senior categories, but a seior cannor dance to a junior section.
23.4 Thc compeditors age is taken as the compeditors age at the registration closing date.

24. No Jumps (Props and Drops allowed)
24.1 The Rule is that dancers must keep one foot in contact with the floor during any assisted prop or drop.
24.2 Footwork is only allowed to leave the floor, during floor work such as Shadow, Mirror or in your dancing style.
24.3 Failure to comply with this rule will result in a lost of a minimum of 2 points.
24.4 If an Aerial of Jump is executed including any individual gymnastics, the penality will result in disqualification.
24.5 Pedal Pushers adn Pencil Skirts may be worn but otherwise the rules given in the Dress Code must be adhered to.

25. Teams
25.1 All female's dresses must abide to the dress code. (No Pedal Pushers or Pencil Skirts). If not adhered to penalties or disqualification can occur.
25.2 Team Captain is to signal when ready to start. On completion all competitors must stay on the floor until the M.C. Announces (Competitors you may now leave the floor).
25.3 During the team performance couples may break apart, but at no time in this broken formation should any individual couple be more than 2 arm lengths apart from each other. If this rule is not adhered to a penalty of disqualification can occur.

26. Triples
26.1 All female's dresses must abide to the dress code as earlier mentioned. (No Pedal Pushers or Pencil Skirts )
26.2 During performance each person in the triples cannot be broken apart more than 2 arm lengths from each other.

27. Rockabilly (1 Song)
27.1 No back steps allowed at all.
27.2 For Rockabilly the female skirt may be shorter than required in the Dress Code but must still be in the 50's/60's era
27.3 The male must dance in a Anticlockwise motion

28. Traditional (1 Song, Dance only)
28.1 Only floor work will be allowed in this event, there will be no jumps, props or drops. This includes starts and finishes. If any two judges observe a jump, prop or drops being performed the penality will be disqualification.
28.2 There is a restricted rang of 20 songs for this event. The list is avaliable on this site.

29. Dance Showcase
29.1 Competitiors must choreograph their performance to the words and music of the song chosen.
29.2 The dance performance nay include theatrical segments but the majority of the performance must be of a typical type of dance ie. Rock'n'Roll, Jive, Swing or Lindy which contributesd to your chosen song and overall performance
29.3 There is no restriction on which song can be chosen for this section.
29.4 A CD containing the selected song must be presented to the DJ on the day before the event will be danced.
29.5 The CD should clearly display the competitiors name and the track to be played. It is preferabel but not mandatory that the CD only contains the one song.
29.6 There will be a Junior and Senior section for htis event providing there are enough entries.
29.7 Maximun length of the performance is 4 minutes
29.8 A maximum of 20 competitiors will be allowed in this section.
29.9The dress code stated in the rules does not apply, but no indecent attire will be allowed or tolerated. Couples are encouraged to design their costumes to enhance the choreography of their chosen song.
29.10 Body Props ie:- hats, gloves & jackets ect, are permitted but no floor props are allowed.
29.11 Couples must enter from the marshalling area, not one from each side

30. Swing (Props and Drops allowed)
30.1 All styles of swing are allowed: Triple Step, West Coast, East Coast, Hollywood adn Swing Jive.
30.2Dress code: Costume related to the era.
30.3Only One song will be played for this section. ( 130 to 145 bpm)
31. Lindy Hop / Jitterbug
31.1 Basic actions: Jitterbug, Boogie and Lindy Hop with LInear movements (4, 6, and 8 step)
31.2 Dress code: Costume related to the era.
31.3 Only One song will be played for this section.