VIRTUAL DUTCH AFRO LATIN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

DALDC REALITY DANCE COMPETITION

RULES & REGULATIONS

SALSA Welcome Champions... Welcome to the Virtual DUTCH AFRO LATIN DANCE COMPETITION 2021 (DALDC). A new online Reality Dance Competition, brought to you by the NK Bachata & NK Salsa organization.

Our primary goal is to redefine the way we do competitions in the future. Our second objective is to facilitate a digital platform where all talents can present themselves to join this great competition.

During this COVID-19 Pandemic we made use of our time and created a new Platform to revolutionize the way we compete. A new era that opens up a world of possibilities but most of all: KEEPS US DANCING, CONNECTING AND DOING WHAT WE LOVE.

The DALDC is a Reality dance competition where competitors can join from anywhere in the country. Competitors will need to submit their choreography video, and videos that give us some insight into the competitor’s life and passion for dance. These videos will be used to create web episodes that will be broadcasted on our Video on Demand platform for the world to see. THE VISION OF THE All competitors will receive their scores virtually COMPETITION

In the rules for the SALSA CHAMPIONSHIP we repre- sent the most danced styles in the Netherlands and the fundamentals of the Salsa dance. We believe a competitor should be able to represent the funda- mentals but still have the freedom to explore different styles.

We have decided that each competitor is allowed to choose any style he or she wants to dance but the choreography has to have enough emphasis on the fundamentals of Salsa. With fundamentals, we mean being able to incorpo- rate enough basics, leading & following and authentic Kizomba movement & techniques.

This decision has been made in order to give every competitor the freedom and opportunity to share their interpretation and passion for Kizomba. We believe that this will stimulate growth of the dancers and the scene. We just want you to do what you love!

DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Participation Conditions

This is a brand-new competition, and we are By taking part in the champion- exploring some new roads because of the ship you agree to take part with Covid-19 Pandemic. We’re all trying to come to a positive attitude, you agree to accept all outcomes in a terms with the new situations due to the respectful way. You also will pandemic and trust you will be patient and under- accept the fact that you can standing if things change or go wrong. Bear in win or lose, agree and disagree the judge’s opinion. mind we are not starting this competition to waste your time, money or affords. We created This competition is build for those who have the hunger to this competition so you can keep dancing and we compete, grow the competi- need your support to grow this into a new era for tion community, give growth competitions. to the dance but most of all Give you the opportunity to improve yourself and receive We have the privilege to use the most advanced an award for your efforts. Any doughts or questions you Dance Competition application in the world. have we are happy to help. In fact, Holland is the first country in the world to Please do not participate if you use this application and test it’s success. Having do not believe in competing. said this there will be lots of new technolo- Join for the right reasons!. gy-based tasks for you to complete but we will guide you step by step. Please keep asking questions if you are lost or don’t understand the next action within the app. Since we are the first country testing this applica- tion, we might have to adjust certain things upon your feedback. This app should make things easier for future competions.

Most important, DO NOT GET FRUSTRATED, we are here to help you have a smooth ride. Our helpdesk is available to help you out!

Remember, DO NOT GET FRUSTRATED, we are here to help you have a smooth ride. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Participation Conditions

• The Salsa Belang/Fantasia organization reserves the right to make photos and ideos or photos during and By taking part in the championship you also to use them after the event. The Salsa Belang declare to have read, understood and agreed organization may use the videos or photos for to each and every one of the rules. commercial purposes. The rights of this material will only be used for this competition. The important part is that you need to study the rules and ask any questions you have beforehand. Once the judging is finished you • Once the registration form has been completed, all competitors acknowledge the understanding and agree not to go against the rules. fulfillment of all rules. Your feedback will be taken under advise- ment and added to our knowledgebase for the next competition. • Any video or photo material will be used to create episodes and promotional material for social media. Competitors must accept the decisions made by the judges as final and binding. Expressions of displeasure towards them as • The organization reserves the right to exclusivity well as members of the organization, public, broadcast or rebroadcast any of the media used in this sponsors, and/or any person or entity related competition. Competitors will not receive any to the event, are not allowed and may result compensation for this. in you getting disqualified. This could also include future events. • The DALDC own all rights of the event. This includes all rules, regulations and development of the event. The organization is not responsible for any damage or injuries during recording or participation during this competition. • NK SALSA is a championship for all residents in the country where it is held. So, it is mandatory to be a national citizen or resident. The legal minimum age for participation in this competition is 16 years (except for juniors).

• You cannot retract yourself from the competition after the judging has taken place. For example, if you disagree with the outcome of the results, you cannot ask us to remove you from the competition as if you never joined. Please think twice before you join and join for the right reasons. Be prepared to win or lose. Sometimes it’s fair sometimes it’s not, sometimes you agree sometimes you disagree, it’s all in the game. Be aware of spreading negative publicity. Please follow the penalty document to see the penalties for negative and unfair publicity. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 DE WEDSTRIJD: This year the competition will consist of 2 rounds. All categories will have unlimited number of competitors during the first round. All classes, except Teams, have a free choice between improvisation and choreography. The choreography does not have to be created especially for this competition.

Round 1 will be completely done virtually. The judges and the competitors wil not meet or see each other. After receiving the results a minimum of 3 winners and a maximum of 6 winners will continue to round 2. In round 2 you will need to submit the video of your performance again only this time judging will be done Live and you will meet the judges virtually! If your category has less than 3 competitors no titels will be awarded, only results. The organization reserves the right to combine categories. THE CATEGORIES This year we decided to have the following divisions. It is possible to compete in multiple categories. Categories Solo: a lady or a gentleman. - With sufficient registration, there will be a division made between Ladies and Men. Couples: consisting of a lady and a gentleman, 2 ladies or 2 Gentlemen, or one wheelchair- and one going dancer.

Teams: Duo: 2 persons Small Teams: 3-5 persons Large Teams: 6-24 persons In Teams other "Latino styles" are allowed, so dancing/music other than Salsa, or a combination of dances. However, at least 80% of the choreography must consist of Salsa DANCE.

With sufficient registration, a separation will be made between Prechamp and Master.

on1 on2 cuban n/a juniors x newcomers x x x 50+ x prechamp x x x master x x x on wheels x solo x proam x x x team x SALSA DALDC DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Lorem ipsum CLASSES: Because this is the first edition, we do not foresee a division in Class 1, 2 and 3. Participation is possible for Couples, Solo, ProAm, on Wheels, and, if the restrictions permit, Teams. All dancers, except Teams, are free to dance an Improvisation or a Choreography. The jury will not make any difference between the two in judging.

If the subscriptions allow it, the organization can decide to subdivide the participants in (a number of these) classes:

1. Newcomer: amateur dancers, with little experience. Subclass: Junior: joint age maximum 32 years. The dancers can choose either "freestyle" (= improvise to the music) or dance choreography.

2. Prechamp: for amateur dance competitors, who have never been paid for their dances, except for a possible cash prize at the OSBC or by another contest judged exempt by this organization.. For (semi) professionals from outside the Salsa discipline: You can (it’s not necessary) participate in the Prechamp class, i f you indicated beforhand that you are (semi) professional in another dance, the jury will then decide in the preliminary round what is the right category for you. You are obliged to report at registration that you are a (semi) professional in a dance outside the Salsa discipline. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Subclass: Prechamp 50+, both partners born 1971 or earlier.

3. Master: for Salsa dancers who have ever received compensation for Salsa dancing or dance lessons, travel expenses excluded.

4. Solo: Dancer who dances without a partner.

5. Salsa on Wheels: One Wheelchair- and one going dancer. Duo wheelchair dancers may enter the Duo class in Teams

6. ProAm: A professional who dances with an amateur. Couples only.

- All the classes are gender-neutral. A ladies or gentlemen couple is also allowed. There must be one leader and one follower. So don't switch during the dance. - During the judging judges, supervisor, president of the judges and organizer may decide to place participants in another class/category.

During the judging of the preliminary round, the jury will separate the amateur participants in Newcomer and Prechamp. In Class 1-3 (couples) you can choose the subclass: on1, on2 or Cuban Salsa

In each category/class there must be a minimum of 3 participants to attend the DALDC 2021 for that class to continue. If this number is not reached, the organization reserves its rights to cancel this category/class or to combine it with another category/class, in whichDALDC cast organizer will contact participants.

SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Music

This year you get to choose your own choreography song. No limitations.. However, we do encourage you not to only use traditional or modern but to find a way to bring both genres together. We want you to be creative and inspire your fellow Kizomba danc- ers, the judges and the audience.

80/20 rule Music Rule: It is allowed to add a fusion of dance and music styles for a maximum of 20%.

Please make sure to upload a final version of your music during online registration. The system only allows you to upload your music once. You will have 24 hours to check your music and change it, if neccesary. If you need to change your music after the 24 hours, we will charge a re-upload penalty fee of 8 euros. Hold

Pay attention! For couples, the majority of the dance has to be performed in a dance position (closed (=traditional dance position holding 1 hand + shoulder) or open (=holding 1 hand)). Ideally 80% of the dance is partnering (= dancing together in closed or open dance position) and 20% footwork (= dancing without touching each other).

Exception to this rule is the class ‘Salsa Cubana’ because the traditional dance attributes a relatively large role to footwork.

Duration of the performance

SOLOIST Minimum 1 minute Maximum 1 minute and 30 seconds + if applicable, end phrasing of the music of up to 15 seconds.

Couples + Teams: Minimum 1 minute and 30 seconds Maximum 2 minutes + if applicable, end phrasing of the music of up to 15 seconds.

Penalties will apply when overstepping the timing please follow the penalty document for more information DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 The Scores & Judging system: Scores will be given in the following way:

40% Choreography 50% Technique & Execution 10% Overall Impression

40% Choreography This 40% is divided in 4 sections each 10%

Artistry - Creativity - Originality Visual Effect - Formations - Transitions Complements the Music Difficulty

Artistry - Creativity - Originality 10% We seek authenticity and creativity, with a creative staging and a choreography with a variety of movements.

Visual Effect - Formations - Transitions We look for variety in visual effects on stage, with a fluid 10% execution in transitions, as well as the correct execution of formations (when applicable).

Complements the Music We seek that the choreography is correctly connected with music 10% as well as the use of music with movement. The use of musical keys and variations from time to time in the design of the chore- ography.

Difficulty The level of technical difficulty of the choreography is determined regardless of its execution. We look for the 10% complexity of the movements and the range and variation of them. It is not specific to how the choreography is executed but the difficulty of the same regardless of whether the execution has been correct or not. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 50% Execution & Technique This 50% is divided in 5 sections each 10%

Control - Execution of Movements Proper Execution of Technical Dance Movements Synchronization - Uniformity - Connection Timing Displacement and Control of Space

Strength - Control - Connection Clear, consistent articulation of movements 10% Control and precision in the execution of difficulty Precise and controlled connection with partner-group when applicable.

Proper Execution of Technical Dance Movements We seek the use of the technique corresponding with the type/genre 10% of dance in which you are competing.

We focus on the precise and controlled execution of footwork, body movement and the execution of movement to the chosen dance genre.

Synchronization - Uniformity - Connection 10% We seek the synchronized and uniform execution of the movements with the music and the musical changes, as well as the synchrony, precise and controlled connection between the couple/group when applicable.

Timing 10% We seek synchronization, coordination and consistancy of the time according to the style and speed of the music. It is specified to keep the musical time in which the dance is being performed throughout the choreography, except for those parts in which there are musical changes and it has been choreographed accordingly.

Displacement and Control of Space 10% We seek the control of the appropriate space and in accordance with the size of the stage, as well as the appropriate speciality / between dancers on stage when applicable. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 10% Overall Impression This 10% is divided in 5 sections each 5%

Costuming Projection and Stage Presence

Costuming Costumes, hairstyle and makeup will be graded in a way that complements the choreography. 5% Faults in clothing are also included in this section. If there are detachments, breaks and if it is suitable for all audiences.

Projection on the stage - Stage Presence We are looking for energy and self-assurance.

Attitude, charisma and expression throughout the performance, from the moment you enter the stage until you leave the stage. 5% Facial expressions will NOT be taken into consideration in ANY category, in case a dancer/dancers have to wear a MASK for health reasons. That is, when there is a dancer who wears a mask during the performance, the facial expressions of any competitor of the same category WILL NOT BE EVALUATED.

The NK Salsa organization nor Salsa Belang have say in the score given by the judges and cannot be held responsible.

Any doubts in the judging system can be addressed to the organization but will only be discussed or taken in consideration after the competition. If any drastic situation happens where we have to change the judging system, all competitors will be notified in advance and will then have the right to withdraw from the competition. Matters about the judging system can only be accepted before or after the competition but not during the com- petition.

When we have a tie the competitor with the highest technique score will take first place. The Order of participation in the contest will be decided in alphabetical order. Promotion

Dutch Virtual Champion newcomers/pre champ will dance a class higher next year. The regulations of the NK Salsa state: “Win 3x = no longer participate in this class. These promotion rules are retroactive to the first edition of the NK Salsa. ” But since the Virtual Dance NK Salsa is being orga- nized for the first time this year, the 3-time winners are also allowed to participate. The condition is that they participate in the preliminary round in their own category. All classes for future virtual events: If you win 3x times in a row, you cannot enter this class again in the same partnership/with the same teammembers. For solo dancers this meansDALDC you then cannot participate in the same category.

SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 TRICKS, LIFTS AND ACROBATICS

Lifts are allowed. Lifts are defined as: a movement or figure in which both feet of a dancer are off the floor with the help of another dancer/person. (Attention: Internationally, a lift may often not be performed above the shoulder, at the NK Salsa it is allowed). Acrobatics are defined as a movement around the sagittal or frontal body axis. For example, cartwheel or somersault, and are allowed in the choreography in the NK. A maximum of 7 lifts/dips / acro movements or related tricks is allowed in one perfor- mance. . See penalty documents for violating these rules. The judge judging Technique will be responsible to oversee this.

For a description on what a Trick, Lift or Acrobatic is, read the section DESCRIPTIONS & DEFINITIONS at the end of this document

MANDATORY ACTIVITIES

The NK Salsa and Fantasia Entertainment organization have mandatory activities for its competitors. Competitors should check the event program and find out which activities are mandatory.

All activities mentioned below are mandatory for all competitors, no exceptions. Points will be deducted to any competitor in the absence of any of the mandatory activity.

• Mandatory virtual meetings for competitors (these will be in the schedule)

• Virtual meetings in regard to the live show. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Entering & Exiting the stage & location

• Competitors must be in position to start the choreography, no kind of greetings or walks on the stage are allowed. Performing any of these actions will result in deduction of 1 point. (This will be judged in Overall Impression) (Penalties will apply)

• The only situation where it’s allowed to walk to your position, is if you do not have help of someone playing your music or press the record button.

• At the end of the song, the competitors must stay in their final end position for 3 seconds. After the 3 seconds you can stop the recording. You can make a short farewell out of the respect for the judges and the audience, but it will not be judged. If you fail to hold for 3 seconds points will be deducted (This will be judged in Overall Impression) (Penalties will apply)

• All dancers must be within the frame of the camera. Judges need to see all dancers at ALL times during the performance. You can practice this using the PRACTICE Button. Make sure no part of a dancer’s body is out of frame at any point during the performance. (More details to be found in competition structure document) (Penalties will apply)

• Make sure you don’t dance too far away. Your facial expression and details need to be visible for the judges. Make sure you use the vertical space and not only the horizontal space. In other words build your choreography in such a way you do not move only from left to right but also towards the camera. (More details to be found in competition struc- ture document) (No deductions but your own risk)

• BACKGROUND MIRRORS ARE NOT ALLOWED (Penalties will apply). We kindly ask you to cover all mirrors for two main reasons. 1. It is confusing for the judges. 2. It allows competitors to more easily adjust for mistakes, such as poor position on stage or between dancers, while performing. This is a clear advantage that you would not have under normal competing circumstances. (More details to be found in competition struc- ture document)

• IF THERE ARE MIRRORS, they are allowed only on side walls and not the back- ground. (More details to be found in competition structure document)

DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Costumes/Props Important things to The DALDC is viewed by families Consider and individuals of all ages and for that reason we strongly suggest • During the registration process, all competitors must dressing accordingly. Please follow answer the questions truthfully. Giving false information will these rules: result in the sanction of 1 year of suspension of any event that belongs or is related to DALDC Organization. • The clothing should not distract from the dance. • Your phone number and/or email need to be correct and you will need to check this regularly during the competition. Costumes must be appropriate and We will send you notifications regularly and therefore it’s in good taste. important we can reach you. If you did not receive any notifica- tions please let us know. We consider it to be your responsibility • Intimate body areas must be to notify us. covered with non-transparent • Offending the dignity or integrity of a country, private materials or transparent materials person or group of people through contemptuous, discrimina- lined with non-transparent materi- tory or derogatory words or actions will automatically disqualify als. If you wear a 2 piece costume, the competitor/s with a sanction of 1 year of suspension of any the breast area and the intimate event that belongs or is related to DALDC Organization. areas are properly covered and • Making any public statements of a defamatory nature have no see-through fabric. towards DALDC and/or towards any other person of the Organi- zation, will automatically disqualify the competitor/s with a • No topless costumes for sanction of 1 year of suspension of any event that belongs or is men but a low V-line opening is related to DALDC events suggested instead. • If the competitor makes a mistake during the performance, the competitor cannot start from the beginning • Advertisements of dance or start the performance over. school on the clothes are not allowed • It is allowed to perform the same choreography in different competition division but you need to dance it twice.

• Performing in jeans or casual • It is up to competitor’s judgment to use other move- outfits is not allowed except in ments or figures as long as it holds the genres essence. Cuban. Dance shoes are not required. • Remember, it is forbidden to reveal the final qualifications before the episodes of each of the competition phases are released, failure to comply with this rule will lead to • No strings allowed a warning or disqualification of the competitor.

• Small attributes may only be • Participants must meet the technical requirements used in Teams and must be carried requested by the organization. to and from the floor by the danc- • The organization is not responsible for technical factors ers themselves in one time. The of the participant, such as: Internet, device, space and electrical attributes must not distract from energy (it is the responsibility of the participant). the dance and be an addition to the story and theme of the dance. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Trophees & Awards Registration fee

The winning couples will receive the title • All competitors should follow and study for DALDC NK Salsa Champion. the official program of the event. Trophies or medals can be picked up at a specific location. • During registration check-in, competitor’s information will be confirmed, First Place: in the national finals will get: payments will be checked as the division they • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal. will participate in. • Champions Title 1st place “DALDC NK Salsa Champion” issued by • Competitors who do not register will Salsa Belang not be able to compete.

Second Place: in the national finals will • The information of the hours and dates get: of the registration will be posted on the • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal. official website and all its social media pages. • Champions Title 2nd place For any questions, please contact the official “DALDC NK Salsa Champion” issued by helpdesk Salsa Belang Every competitor will be charged Third Place: in the national finals will 25€ per person to participate in the DALDC get: NK Salsa competition for each division. • Trophy/Cup or certifying Medal. • Champions Title 3rd place Would you like to have your choreography “DALDC NK Salsa Champion” issued by professionally filmed? The DALDC crew is at Salsa Belang your service to record your choreography for you. For a small fee you can rent a dance Reminder: You will not receive the title studio to practice and at a later time have your or an award if in your category there are video filmed. Check website for details and less then 3 competitors. You will then locations. only receive your score. Customer Service The DALDC can be reached in the following ways. 1. Customer service through the helpdesk chat 2. Technical Helpdesk through Helpdesk chat 3. Rules Judging through The Helpdesk chat

We will have weekly meetings where you can ask questions or get help on how to manage the competi- tion virtually.

DALDC DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Complaints & Penalties

Important notes:

All claims or penalties will be handled by the main judge. The main judge only follows the rules and the following criteria.

What can I complain about: Claims and penalties can only have an effect on things that are written in the rules. For example: When a claim is made, and it’s not written what the penalty is in this document, no penalty can be given. If this claim is a valid claim, we will take this claim and add it to the rules for future competitions. If certain claims are not mentioned in the rules this means claims cannot be made or penalties cannot be given.

However, if a claim has such an effect on the outcome of the score and is of huge impact to the competition, a special meeting will be conducted between the judges to review this claim. The main judge will be responsible for making this decision.

When can I complain: Complaints will only be accepted once! Claims can only be made after the judging. No complaints or penalties will be accepted on the judges’ scores, only on penalties.

Which complaints are not accepted: Please be aware NO complaints will be accepted based on opinions or decisions made by judges. You are not allowed to complain on the scores given by the judges. Our judges are mentioned in advance to you. If you do not feel comfortable with the judges chosen for this competition, you are advised not to join the competition. If you do decide to move forward you 100% accept the opinion of the judge. We as organization promise to find judges who have the expertise and knowledge to judge.

If you still decide to file a complaint based on a judges decision you will be given a warning. If after this warning If after this warning you complain about a judges decision again you will loose 1 point from your total score.

Complaints & Penalties after Judging: The rules are the only rules you can complain about. You have 24 hours to file a complaint with the main judge. After this 24 hours you have no more opportunity to complain.

DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Overview of penalties

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DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Definitions & Descriptions

Professional • A person who works as a paid dance professional or is being paid for dance performances is considered a professional. If you have never been paid but you consider yourself a professional you are allowed to dance in the professional categories. Professionals need to be 16 years or older.

Amateur • A student or person who does not make a living as a Dance Instructor, Performer, Dance Competitor or Dance Adjudicator and who doesn’t receive financial compensation for these activities. Without restrictions (except the divisions with specific age range).

TRICK • Any movement in which the couple has at least one foot in contact with the floor, being assisted by the other dancer.

It will be considered a trick if the dancer performs the movement without the assistance of his or her partner.

LIFTS • A dance lift is a sequence of acrobatic movements in which one dancer lifts and, in many cases, holds their dance partner above the floor. A lift is considering an elevation in which both feet are off the floor at some point during the move, and any part of the body of the dancer touches each other to assist.

• It will not be considered a lift when the dancer raises both feet on their own without being in contact with the other. There has to be a physical intention to lift the other dancer to be considered a lift.

ACROBATICS • An acrobatic move is defined as any movement where one of the dancers throws the other, or the dancer throws him/herself with the support of the other to execute an aerial move. An acrobatic move is when the entire body of the released dancer exceeds the height of the other.

• Even if the dancer does not exceed the height of the other dancer, it will be con- sidered acrobatics as long as the dancer who has been thrown with the help of another, is in the air without support from another dancer during the performance of the acrobatics. DALDC SALSA DUTCH AFRO LATIN RULES & REGULATIONS - APRIL 1 - 2021 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 FAQ

• Can I compete in different divisions? Yes, all competitors can participate in different divisions as long as each division pass is paid for.

• Can a dance school compete with more than one team? Yes, dance schools can participate with as many teams as they wish in the same division or in different divisions. If the teams of the same school are competing in the same division, then the teams should be named differently. If a school has more than one team competing in different divisions, they can keep the same name for the teams.

• Can I start over? If the competitor makes a mistake during the performance, the competitor cannot start from the beginning or start the performance over. This will be explained further in the competition document structure.

• How do you decide the order? The order will always be in alphabetical order in round 1 and round 2.

• Can I dance the same choreography twice? It’s allowed to show the same choreography in different competition divisions.

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