🕺💃 JACK & JILL COMPETITION RULES

🔹 DIVISIONS:

Amateur

Intermediate

Advanced/Pro

(Divisions may be combined depending on the number of participants but Amateurs will not be mix with Pros)

🔹 HOW TO REGISTER:

You will NOT compete with a fixed partner.

Limited spots available – first come, first served!

🔹 COMPETITION FORMAT:

There will be separated competition per Salsa, Bachata, or mixed. You can choose your category.

There will be Preliminary, Semifinal, and Final rounds, based on the number of participants.

Dancers will switch partners randomly each round.

Music will be selected surprise style by the DJ or judges – no prior knowledge!

🔹 MUSIC:

Music style will reflect the competition (Salsa, Bachata, or Mixed).

Each dance will be approximately 1.5 minutes long.

🔹 JUDGING CRITERIA:

Judges will be looking for:

Connection & Lead/Follow technique

Musicality & timing

Creativity & spontaneity

Technique & control

Stage presence & energy

🔹 ATTIRE:

Social or performance-ready clothing (no full-on costumes or props).

This is about dancing, not dressing up!

🔹 PRIZES:

Winners will receive cash prizes, event passes, or sponsor gifts.

Both leads and follows will be awarded.

🔹 ETIQUETTE:

This competition celebrates skill, connection, and community spirit.

No lifts or tricks.

Any inappropriate behavior may lead to disqualification.

🔹 DEFINITIONS:

Amateur. An Amateur is someone who dances for passion, not as their main source of income. This includes students and dancers who may teach or perform occasionally but receive little to no compensation for it. Amateurs are not allowed to enter Professional-level competitions. If a person is considered a professional in any dance style (like ballet, tap, ballroom, etc.), that status applies across all styles. For example, if you’re a professional ballet dancer, you can’t compete as an Amateur in Salsa.

Intermediate. This category is for dancers who are still building confidence on the dance floor. You may know the basics and a few patterns, but you're not teaching or performing regularly — and definitely not getting paid to dance. Whether you’ve been dancing for a few months or a few years, if you're still learning and exploring social dancing, this level is for you. Perfect for passionate dancers who are not yet advanced but want to join the fun!

Advanced/Pro. Once a dancer competes as a Professional, they can’t return to Amateur competitions unless they’ve stepped away from all paid dance work (teaching, performing, judging, etc.) for at least two years. Like with the Amateur rule, being a professional in one style means you’re considered a pro in all others. So, if you’re a professional in ballroom, you can’t compete as an Amateur in Bachata or Salsa.