WESC Level Chart:
See attached...
 

Event Rules

​

Competitor Eligibility:

• Must purchase a weekend pass.

• Must sign a waiver (if you are under the age of 18, your parent or guardian must sign for you).

• Must register by entry deadlines.

• Must follow individual division guidelines as outlined in the rules.

• Levels may be combined if there are not enough entries (e.g.,  Newcomer/Nov or Int/Adv)

• We support dancing in non-traditional roles.  (Details below).

• See Schedule for competition registration  deadlines.
   

Age Requirements:

• If ages are specified, they are outlined in the specific qualification for each division.

• Competitors must meet age requirement by the event date.

• Competitors under the age of 13 are not allowed to compete at this event - All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
   

Waiver Forms:

• Every competitor must sign the appropriate waiver before being allowed to compete.

• Competitors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign any required forms.

​

General Info:

• There will be no dancers meeting. All competitors must attend the mandatory roll call 15 minutes before their division. 

• A minimum number of 5 couples are required to run a division for full prize money to be awarded. If less entries are registered, the division may be combined or cancelled. If cancelled, entry fees will be refunded. 

• All competitors must wear their assigned bib number during all contests. Leaders must wear their bib numbers in the upper back section (between their shoulders); and Followers must wear their bib numbers in their lower back section (at approximately hip level). 

​​

Jack & Jills:

• This is a random partner, random song format. The Jack & Jill competitions are designed to highlight social dance skills in spontaneous dancing and the ability to dance well with a variety of partners.

​​

Format:

• Competitors enter as individuals, are randomly assigned partners, and dance to music selected by the Competition DJ. Depending on the number of entries, preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds may be held and will be danced in a heated format. Each division must have at least 5 leaders and 5 followers. There is no maximum number of competitors.
   

Swing Jack and Jill Divisions (leveled):

• All Swing Jack & Jills will follow World Swing Dance Council rules.  Please refer to https://www.worldsdc.com/library

• Each competitor must enter his or her appropriate skill level.  Please refer to the WSDC rules and points registry to determine your level. 

• Check your WSDC points BEFORE registering for the J&J competition.

• PETITIONS should be directed to the chief judge BEFORE or at the time of registration. All decisions by the head judge will be final.

• A competitor may enter one WSDC skill level, as either leader and as a follower, as long as they are not the same level.

• Masters J&J, an age category, may dance in Masters, Sophisticated, AND one other Skill level.

• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).

​

Hustle Jack & Jills (leveled):​

• Each competitor must enter his or her appropriate skill level. (Ask if you have any questions on your level.) 

• A competitor may enter only one level per role. You may compete as a leader AND follower, but not in the same skill or age division (i.e. leader in novice & follower in int., or leader in novice & follower in masters, or leader in sophisticated and follower in masters). 

• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries. 

• No lifts allowed. Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).
   

Sophisticated (35+) & Masters (50+) Jack & Jill :

• These are age levels and all competitors may compete in one or both of these in addition to their skill level Jack & Jill.  

• Sophisticated age level will be 35+ and Masters age level will be 50+.
  A competitor may dance in both (if age permits) but must only do one role per division.

• Couples must maintain physical contact except for spins, turns, short break-a-ways, and recoveries.

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).
   

"Swustle10" / Crossover Jack & Jill:

• This contest is designed to highlight social dance skills in lead/follow dancing in both Hustle and West Coast Swing  and the ability to dance well with a variety of partners. This contest is open to all skill levels.

• The competition will be gender neutral but each competitor must choose one role. (Competitors cannot compete in both roles).

• Competitors will be expected to dance one song of West Coast Swing and one song of Hustle, or alternate dances (50/50) mid-song on both songs. 

• Competitors will be judged on their ability to dance as a team and ability to maintain the characteristics of each dance.

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground).

• Contest will be judged on Swing & Hustle content and technique, musicality and showmanship. No lifts are allowed.

• Winners of the Crossover Jack & Jill will dance with the Pros on Saturday night!

​

"Swing10"  Jack & Jill:

• This contest is like all All-American tournament style contest and is designed to highlight social dance skills in lead/follow dancing in West Coast Swing.

• It is open to all levels and all age levels.

• Couples will randomly be paired with no regard to level.

• The competition will be gender neutral but each competitor must choose one role. (Competitors cannot compete in both roles).

• Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight supported moves (one foot on the ground). 

• Contest will be judged on Swing content and technique, musicality and showmanship. No lifts are allowed.

• Prelims and tie-breakers will be held at the chief judge’s discretion.

• Couples will be paired randomly and then judged as a couple, so the couple will stay together
  through all rounds.
   

J&J Chart:

• Click here for the PDF of the WSDC Chart.​

​