The Fine Print
Food and the Bring-In/Bring-Out Policy
We will not be taking a break for lunch, but there are two food options for competitors:
- Takeout from a local business. A list of local establishments will be provided the morning of the competition.
- Bring your own. You are encouraged to bring your own food to the comp.
In all cases, for food or anything else, there is a “bring-in & bring-out” policy in effect. Anything you bring to the comp, you need to take back with you. There simply are not enough garbage cans for all the rubbish, so you must bring these things with you when you leave. We will provide garbage bags for this purpose.
Dress Code for Competitors
- No costumes will be permitted at the newcomer and bronze levels. By “costume” we mean something that could only be found in a specialty store or made by hand. Alterations to make a piece of clothing fit are fine (of course), but alterations that radically change the shape of the outfit or add a major element (e.g. cutting a “tail” into a latin dress, gluing rhinestones on anything, sewing a boa to the hem of a dress) are not.
- No slacks will be permitted on ladies who are following. This includes latin-style pantsuits, and applies to all levels from newcomer to open.
Dancers who do not adhere to the dress code will be disqualified immediately.
Recommended Dress
- Gentlemen should wear dark dress pants in all sections; with a white long-sleeved shirt and tie (and optionally a vest or cardigan) in smooth/standard, and a white, black, or solid-color shirt in rhythm/latin. (No Tshirts or tank tops).
- In smooth/standard, ladies should wear an evening dress or a leotard with a flowy calf- to ankle-length skirt. In rhythm/latin, a cocktail dress or a leotard with flouncy thigh- to knee-length skirt.
- No jeans will be permitted on any competitor. This rules applies for all levels from Newcomer to Open.
Simply wear something appropriate.
Rules and Guidelines
- Liability. The organizers of this event bear no responsibility for the loss or theft of personal property. Neither Brown University nor Moseley’s on the Charles can be held liable for any injury sustained while in attendance at this event. Persons attending do so at their own risk.
- This competition is restricted to amateurs only. No professional dancers or dance teachers are allowed to compete at a university-organized competition.
- All categories and events are subject to change without notice.
Level restrictions:
| Level | Started Competing | American Syllabus | International Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcomer | Fall 2009 or Later | Bronze1 | USISTD2 |
| Bronze | Fall 2008 or Later | Bronze1 | USISTD thru Bronze |
| Silver | no restriction | Silver | USISTD thru Silver |
| Gold | no restriction | Gold | USISTD thru Gold |
| Open | no restriction | none | none |
1. Continuity and open footwork is prohibited.
2. Specifically, Newcomers are restricted to the Pre-Bronze steps of the ISTD syllabi:
| International Rumba | International Waltz |
|---|---|
| Basic Movements | Closed Changes |
| Cucarachas | Natural Turn |
| New York | Reverse Turn |
| Spot Turns Left and Run | Natural Spin Turn |
| Shoulder to Shoulder | Whisk |
| Hand to Hand | Chasse from Promenade Position |
| Progressive Walks Forward & Back | |
| Side Steps | |
| Cuban Rocks | |
| NO Fan or Hockey Stick |
The complete International Standard and Latin syllabi are available through the ISTD.
In addition, all NECN/YCN point eligibility rules apply. Dancing down will not be permitted.
If you have placed 1st or 2nd in recent competitions in the Advanced or Gold level, please consider dancing Open.
- Which level can I dance? Newcomer couples may only dance at their own levels. Other couples may dance as follows:
- Multi-level couples dance at the level of the more advanced partner.
- A competitor may only dance at one level in each style, even for dances not offered at their level. (For example, a couple may not dance bronze cha-cha/rumba and silver jive.)
- A competitor may dance at two adjacent levels in two different styles.
For example: one couple might dance Bronze Smooth and Standard but Silver Rhythm and Latin; another might dance Gold Latin and Standard but Open Rhythm and Smooth; but a couple may not dance both Open Latin and Bronze Smooth. Moreover, one person may not dance Open Smooth and Silver Rhythm, even with different partners.
- Judging. The chairman of adjudicators will be responsible for decisions made regarding problems of marking, ties, and adjudication.
- No smoking. Smoking will be strictly prohibited anywhere in the building and on all premises of the competition.
- Conduct. The organizers have the right to eject anyone from the premises for unruly conduct or for violation of any of the rules or guidelines. Flagrant disregard of any of the rules or regulations will result in a mark down of placement or in a disqualification where necessary.
- Videos and photography. Videotaping and flash photography are expressly… permitted! Have a blast.
