National Dance Council of Canada Conseil National en Danse du Canada NDCC Rule Book Effective January 1st, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1. Scope and Purpose of the National Dance Council of Canada (NDCC) ............................ 5 1.2. Terminology ..................................................................................................................... 5 2. RULES FOR ORGANIZERS AND COMPETITION SANCTION ....................................................... 7 2.1. Coordination and Uniformity ........................................................................................... 7 2.2. Competition Sanction ....................................................................................................... 7 2.2.1. General Rules ............................................................................................................ 7 2.2.2. Sanctioned Events Types .......................................................................................... 8 2.2.3. Non-Sanctioned Event Types .................................................................................... 9 2.3. Calendar Dates and Distance Constraints ........................................................................ 9 2.4. Championship Status ...................................................................................................... 10 2.4.1. General Rules .......................................................................................................... 10 2.4.2. Championship Titles ................................................................................................ 10 2.5. Preliminary Requirements ............................................................................................. 11 2.6. Officials – Selection and Rules ....................................................................................... 12 2.6.1. General Rules .......................................................................................................... 12 2.6.2. List of Officials ......................................................................................................... 12 2.6.3. Chairperson ............................................................................................................. 13 2.6.4. Adjudicators ............................................................................................................ 13 2.6.5. Invigilators ............................................................................................................... 13 2.6.6. Scrutineers .............................................................................................................. 13 2.6.7. Competition Coordinator ........................................................................................ 14 NDCC RULES & Effective Jan. 1st, 2020 Page 1 of 47 REGULATIONS 2.6.8. Official Observer ..................................................................................................... 14 2.6.9. Number of Adjudicators Required and Timetable .................................................. 14 2.6.9.1. General ............................................................................................................ 14 2.6.9.2. Amateur Competitions .................................................................................... 15 2.6.9.3. Pro-Am Competitions ...................................................................................... 15 2.6.9.4. Professional Competitions ............................................................................... 15 2.6.9.5. Championship Titles Competitions .................................................................. 15 2.7. Cash Purse ...................................................................................................................... 15 2.8. Entry Form ...................................................................................................................... 16 2.9. Foreign Competitors....................................................................................................... 16 3. CONDUCT OF COMPETITIONS ............................................................................................... 17 3.1. General Rules ................................................................................................................. 17 3.2. Rounds of Competition and Recalls ............................................................................... 18 3.3. Dances and Music Length .............................................................................................. 19 3.3.1. International Ballroom ............................................................................................ 19 3.3.2. International Latin................................................................................................... 20 3.3.3. American Style (or Social) Smooth ......................................................................... 20 3.3.4. American Style (or Social) Rhythm ......................................................................... 20 3.3.5. Other Styles ............................................................................................................. 21 3.3.6. Theatrical Ballroom, Cabaret, Exhibition, Show Routine and Showdance ............. 21 3.4. Music Tempi ................................................................................................................... 22 4. GENERAL RULES FOR COMPETITORS ..................................................................................... 24 4.1. Dance Requirements ...................................................................................................... 24 4.1.1. General .................................................................................................................... 24 4.1.2. Restrictions for All Category Levels ........................................................................ 24 4.1.3. Theatrical Ballroom, Cabaret, Exhibition, Show Routine and Showdance ............. 24 4.2. Competitor Code of Conduct ......................................................................................... 25 4.3. Dress Code ...................................................................................................................... 25 4.3.1. General .................................................................................................................... 25 4.3.2. Amateur .................................................................................................................. 25 NDCC RULES & Effective Jan. 1st, 2020 Page 2 of 47 REGULATIONS 4.3.3. Pro-Am Students ..................................................................................................... 25 4.4. International Reciprocity ................................................................................................ 26 4.5. Representing Canada in International Championship Events ....................................... 26 4.6. Amateur Acting as an Instructor .................................................................................... 27 4.7. Resolution of Conflicts ................................................................................................... 27 5. RULES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHAIRPERSON ............................................................... 28 6. RULES FOR ADJUDICATING AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ADJUDICATOR .............................. 30 7. RULES FOR PROFESSIONAL COMPETITIONS .......................................................................... 31 7.1. Professional Competitor Eligibility ................................................................................. 31 7.2. General ........................................................................................................................... 31 7.3. Open Categories ............................................................................................................. 31 7.4. Rising Star Categories ..................................................................................................... 31 7.5. Showdance Competitions and Championships .............................................................. 32 8. RULES FOR AMATEUR COMPETITIONS .................................................................................. 33 8.1. Registration Requirements and Eligibility ...................................................................... 33 8.2. General ........................................................................................................................... 33 8.3. Group Competitive Event Categories ............................................................................. 33 8.4. Amateur Dance Categories and Levels .......................................................................... 34 8.4.1. General .................................................................................................................... 34 8.4.2. International Ballroom W T VW F Q ....................................................................... 34 8.4.3. International Latin C S R P J..................................................................................... 35 8.4.4. American Style or Social – Smooth W T F VW ........................................................ 35 8.4.5. American Style or Social – Rhythm C R SW B M ....................................................