Rules for 2008 Yale Comp CS

Double Registration

Each dancer may register up to four category-level blocks. Each block consists of the dances in one category (standard, latin, smooth, or rhythm) at one level (newcomer, bronze, silver, gold, or open). For example, a couple may enter all four categories at one level each or two categories at two levels each. The only limitation is no more than two consecutive levels per dance category.

Level Restrictions

Newcomer level is restricted to competitors who began dancing no earlier than August 2008. Pre-bronze and bronze syllabi are permitted. Costumes are not permitted.

Bronze level is restricted to competitors who began dancing no earlier than August 2007. Pre-bronze and bronze syllabi are permitted. Costumes are permitted.

Silver level has no time restriction. Up to silver syllabus is permitted. Costumes are permitted.

Gold level has no time restriction. Up to gold syllabus is permitted in International Standard and Latin. Open choreography is permitted in American Smooth and Rhythm. Costumes are permitted.

Syllabi are as prescribed by USISTD and NDCA.

Pre-champ, champ, and open levels have neither time nor step restrictions. Open choreography is allowed. Costumes are permitted. Lifts and aerials are not permitted.

Champ and open level finalists will be introduced couple by couple two events before their final round, and they will be allowed to perform an unjudged solo 30-second dance of their choice.

Points are calculated acording to USA Dance/YCN rules. Restrictions are implemented on a per dance basis. Both competitors in each couple must meet these restrictions, and in the case of a multiple dance event, both competitors in each couple must meet these restrictions for all dances in the event. Please do not dance down below your appropriate level.

Violations

Rules violations should be reported to Yuen-Jong Liu (jong@yaleballroom.org) or to the judges table at the competition. Faulty couples will be disqualified.