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.