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Competition
Open to Amateurs and Professionals
Participate in this World Class Latin Synergy Dance Competition open to everyone from beginner to advanced. Amateurs and Professionals alike can demonstrate their talent by competing in front of a live audience and judged by world renown dancers and compete for this year’s bragging rights for the best Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba dancer. See below for the complete list of dances, categories and levels.
Competition registration deadline!
Showcase & Heats Competition
* Schedule subject to change *
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
6:30 pm, May 18th – mandatory check-in time for Thursday Competitors
- PLEASE NOTE THAT FRIDAY COMPETITORS can also check-in on Thursday, May 18th.
Thursday Evening, May 18th, 2023
Solo Female Amateur Hustle Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Hustle Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Cha Cha Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Cha Cha Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Cha Cha Showcase Over 40 & Over 50
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Bachata Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase Over 40
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Salsa Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase Over 40
Solo Female Amateur Open Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Open Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Open Showcase Over 40 & Over 50
Professional Heats Just Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Hustle, Merengue, Kizomba, Zouk
Professional Female Solo Hustle Showcase
Professional Male Solo Hustle Showcase
Professional Female Solo Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Male Solo Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Female Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Male Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Female Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Male Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Female Open Solo Showcase
Professional Male Open Solo Showcase
Professional Hustle Showcase
Professional Kizomba Showcase
Professional Zouk Showcase
Professional Merengue Showcase
Professional Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Bachata Showcase
Professional Salsa Showcase
Professional Same Gender Showcases
Professional Open Showcase
All Amateur Team Bachata Showcases
All Amateur Salsa Team Showcases
All Amateur Team Shines Showcases
All Amateur Team Styling Showcases
All Amateur Team Open Showcases
All Pro-Am Bachata Team Showcases
All Pro-Am Salsa Team Showcases
All Pro-Am Team Shines Showcases
All Pro-Am Team Styling Showcases
All Pro-Am Team Open Showcases
Note: This is a tentative draft order of divisions.
Final schedule posted Thursday, May 18th at 12pm.
Friday Daytime, May 19th, 2023
SHOWCASE
All Solo Amateur Showcases 12 and Under
All Solo Amateur Showcases 17 and Under
All Am-Am Showcase 12 and Under
All Am-Am Showcase 17 and Under
All Pro-Am Showcases 12 and Under
All Pro-Am Showcases 17 and Under
All Same Gender 12 and Under Showcases
All Same Gender 17 and Under Showcases
All Youth Team Open (4-17 yr)
All Am-Am Showcases (all levels)
All Am-Am Showcases Over 40 & Over 50
All Same Gender Amateur Showcases
All Pro-Am Showcases (all levels)
All Pro-Am Showcases Over 40 & Over 50
All Same Gender Pro-Am Showcases
HEATS
All 17 and Under & 12 and Under Heat Divisions divided by levels for Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba, B. Zouk, Merengue, Hustle & West Coast Swing
All Over 40 & Over 50 Heat Divisions divided by levels for Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba, B. Zouk, Merengue, Hustle & West Coast Swing
All Am-Am Heat Divisions divided by levels for Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba, B. Zouk, Merengue, Hustle & West Coast Swing
All Pro-Am Heat Divisions in Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba, B. Zouk, Merengue, Hustle & West Coast Swing
Note: This is a tentative draft order of divisions.
Final schedule posted Thursday, May 18th at 12pm.
HEATS & SHOWCASE PROFESSIONAL, AMATEUR, TEAM, & PRO-AM CATEGORIES
Welcome to the 2023 Montreal Salsa Convention Competitions!
The Synergy Dance competitions are open to all national and international artists.
* All competitors must purchase a Competitor Pass (code required)
The competition will be held Thursday night and Friday daytime, May 18 & 19, 2023 and will be open to the public. International and national judges will be present and final results will be presented at the end of the competition.
REGISTRATION FORMULA
Heats & Showcase
All competitors must be registered for a minimum of 4 heats OR 3 heats and 1 showcase division in order to be eligible for the reduced-price competitor pass. Contact us for the code for Eventbrite.
If you choose to enter with less than four(4) entries, you can still compete but the Full Pass is mandatory at regular rate.
Heats Levels:
Registration for a maximum of 2 levels of a dance style will be accepted in order to allow competitors to stand out and compete in a fair and balanced environment. Each director and/or instructor should therefore guide their students to register in the respective levels while respecting the guidelines of each level.
Steps for obtaining the competitor pass:
- First, simply register the categories in which the dancers will participate at the following link:
https://eventtabs.com/mtl - Send proof of registration to MSC in order to receive the promotional code
- Competitor Pass is now available thru EventBrite at a reduced rate.
*Please note you need a CODE to purchase this pass (contact us for this).
*Please note that competitor pass prices increase periodically
★ REMINDER: There will be no general practice.
- Competition/registration fees are non-refundable, non/transferable
- NEW SCHEDULE– The competition will take place on Thursday + Friday
THURSDAY, May 18th :
6:30 pm – Competitor check in
7:00 pm – Competitors backstage
7:00 pm – Doors Open for public
8:00 pm – SHOWCASE DIVISION COMPETITION (click here) + DANCE SHOWS FRIDAY, May 19th
7:30 am – Competitor check in
8:00 am – Competitor backstage
9:00 am to 6:00 pm – HEATS + SHOWCASE Competition (click here)- MSC reserves the right to adjust the Synergy dance competition schedule
GENERAL RULES
Synergy dance Competition / entry fees are non refundable and non transferable
COSTUMES
Competitors are encouraged to wear costumes or matching outfits. We strongly suggest that jeans not be used as costumes. Costumes will be judged as part of Presentation. For Pro-Am heat divisions, Pro-Am showcase divisions and Am-Am heat divisions, one person from each couple will be asked to wear a number sign pinned to their back . In any Amateur Division, the male will wear the number sign. In any Pro-Am Division, the Amateur will wear the number sign.
PROPS
No props are allowed in any division. What is considered a prop is an item which is not part of a dancer’s costume and is not attached for the entire duration of the choreography
CANCELLATIONS
If there are fewer than 3 entries in any division, the MSC reserves the right to cancel or combine that division. If a division is canceled, the entry fee will be refunded. If a division is combined, the entry fee will apply to the combined division.
DISPUTES
The head judge will have final say on all discrepancies. All questions and/or disputes should be brought to the attention of the head judge that evening.
SHOWCASE DIVISIONS Rules
These Synergy dance competitions will be a “one-shot” deal, meaning that in the Professional, Amateur and Pro-Am Showcase Divisions, each couple will present a maximum 2:30 minute choreographed routine using their choice of music. The panel of judges will judge each couple. Top 3 in each division will receive prizes.
Length of Routine:
Professional Showcase Divisions & Amateur Showcase Divisions – Must be 2:30 minutes or less, including entrance and exit.
Pro-Am Showcase Divisions: Must be 2:30 minutes or less, including entrance and exit.
Same Gender Couple Showcase Division: Must be 2:30 minutes or less, including entrance and exit.
Solo: Must be 1:15 to 2:15 minutes.
Team Showcase Divisions (Mixed Gender, Same Gender, Juniors): Must be between 1:45 minutes and 3.5 minutes.
Anything goes (Open) – partner work, multiple spins, traveling, shines, intricate hand changes in patterns, multiple touch and go spot turns, etc. Must still be lead follow but styling and musicality can be incorporated. No dips, lifts or tricks allowed. Must be 2:30 minutes or less, including entrance and exit.
Music:
A maximum of 3 songs can be mixed into your routine. Please submit music in advance (click at this link).
For all couple and team divisions: Rhythm must be maintained consistently throughout the performance. Dips, drops & lifts allowed. Shines are permitted although not more than 30% of the performance may consist of shines or side by side. Routine must consist of at least 95% recognizable Salsa or Bachata dancing or the chosen dance.
The head judge will have final say on all discrepancies. All questions and/or disputes should be brought to the attention of the head judge.
By registering, competitors release the Montreal Salsa Convention and judges of all liabilities. The dancer further acknowledges that the scores assigned to their submission will be publicly broadcasted. The dancer releases the rights for their submission for (but not limited to) the public and promotional purposes.
HEATS DIVISIONS Rules
A heated division is a lead/follow division, rather than a choreographed routine. Several couples dance on the floor at the same time. Contestants may dance up to two levels (their own level, plus one level up). No entrances or exits. No dips, lifts or tricks allowed. A panel of judges will assign a score to each couple.
Rhythm of dance must be maintained consistently throughout the performance.
Shines are permitted although not more than 20% of the performance may consist of shines or side by side.
Must be recognizable Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Kizomba and Bzouk dancing according to the division.
Callbacks: If there are fewer than 12 entries in a division, there will be no callbacks (i.e. couples dance just one time). If there are 13-20 entries in a division, then between 6 and 10 couples will be called back to dance one more time to determine final placing. If there are more than 20 entries in a division, then competitors could be called back once or twice to determine final placing.
Note: This is subject to change and is up to the discretion of the head judge and the Synergy dance competition managers and may be modified due to time constraints.
Music:
In the Pro-Am and Am-Am Heated Divisions, the competitors will dance to music selected by the DJ. One song will be played in each heat for 1:10-1:30 minutes. For novice, Newcomer and Beginner divisions, music will be a bit slower and easier to hear the beats. Music will be mid-tempo for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels and fast music will be played for Advanced divisions.
In the Professional Just Salsa, Just Hustle, Just Cha Cha, Just Bachata, Just West Coast Swing, Just Zouk, Just Kizomba and Just Merengue heated divisions, 2 songs will be played, each for 1:30 seconds with a short pause in between the two songs.
DEFINITIONS
Professional
Once a dancer competes as a Professional, they can no longer compete as an amateur. Professional dancers may compete with an amateur in the Pro-Am divisions.
Amateur
Amateurs may not compete in Professional level competition, or as the Professional in a Pro-Am competition. Amateur level dancers may teach, and receive payment for teaching or performing.
LIFTS – A lift is defined as any movement during which one of the dancers has both feet off the floor at the same time with the assistance or support of their partner. Whether the feet are 2 inches off the floor or 10 feet off the floor, this type of assisted movement will still be considered a lift or trick. In all heated divisions, no move in which both feet leave the ground at the same time with the assistance or support of their partner will be permitted. If both feet of either dancer leave the ground, points will be deducted. If any part of the body of either dancer is lifted above the partners’ shoulders, the couple will be disqualified with no refund
STYLING – A The sophisticated and elegant moves that the dancer makes. It’s centered on dancing in a way that suits you and the way you move naturally whilst characteristically fitting smoothly with the dance.
SHINES – Shines are usually referred to patterns, steps & footwork beyond just the basic steps. It may include tricks but may not include lead and follow.
*Salsa
All styles of Salsa are accepted. Couples can choose to dance either On-1 or On-2 but must maintain consistent timing for the duration of the routine or heat. Recognized timing for this Synergy dance competition is 1-2-3/5-6-7.
LEVELS DEFINITION:
Newcomer/ Beginner Level
This Level is for the first time competitor and/or beginner level dancer. This level consists of basic foundation elements. Must maintain connection at all times (i.e.no shines). no traveling across the room. Single and 1 ½ left turns allowed (ie Cross Body Lead) No double turns or multiple spins allowed. No consecutive 1 1/2 turns.
Novice/ Beginner Level
This Novice level supports good basic dancing and is designed for the beginner dancer/competitor. This level consists of basic foundation elements. Must maintain connection at all times (ie. no shines), no traveling across the room. Single and 1 ½ left turns allowed (ie Cross Body Lead) No double turns or multiple spins allowed. No consecutive 1 1/2 turns.
Suggested Patterns*:
Salsa: Single underarm turns, traveling 1 ½ turns (ie. cross body leads), in and out, cross body lead to check position.
Hustle: Cross Body Lead, Wheel, Hesitations, Underarm Turn Combination, New York Walk, Las Vegas, Grapevine, Shadow with Comb, Sliding Door, Cross Body Lead with Underarm Turn, Leader’s Behind the Back Pass, Open Breaks; Any pattern in the IHDA Bronze Manual. Bachata: Single turns right and left, traveling sideways and forward and back, sweetheart, etc.
*Patterns are suggestions only. You may use any pattern of your own as long as the guidelines are maintained.
Guideline: Newcomer, Novice and Beginners will usually be students who have been dancing for less than a year and/or have never competed in a heated competition before.
Pre-Intermediate Level
The Pre-Intermediate level is for those dancers who are advanced beginners or taking Intermediate level classes and newer to Synergy dance competition. This level shows more rhythmic diversity and dancers can add more elements than just the basic foundations. Single and 1 1/2 turns allowed. Can include consecutive 1 1/2 turns (ie cross body lead). No multiple spins. No free spins allowed.
Suggested Patterns:
Salsa: single or consecutive 1 1/2 turns (ie cross body leads), traveling turns, wrap turns, Around the World (natural top), Bridge, cross body lead to check position, waiter turn, etc.
Guideline: Pre-Intermediate will usually be students who have been dancing for at least a year and may or may not have competed before.
Intermediate Level
This level adds free spins, double turns, traveling in a straight line and everything that most dancers at a nightclub are doing. This level is good for social hustle, salsa or bachata. The Intermediate level adds rhythmic diversity with syncopations and more body movement and styling. Intermediate level patterns allowed including double turns, syncopations and shines. Multiple spins not allowed (ie. more than a double).
Suggested Patterns:
Salsa: Cross body leads with 1 ½ turns, Coca Cola, Around the World (Natural Top), Double outside turns, Double spot turns
Hustle: Swivels, Diva Walks, Wrap Turn Variations, New York Walk with Release, Progressive Circular Basic, Double Outside Turns and Variations, T-Turns and Variations, Diamond Turns, Double Syncopated Elements, Double Illusion Turn.
*Patterns are suggestions only. You may use any pattern of your own as long as the guidelines are maintained.
Guideline: Intermediate will usually be students who have been dancing at least 1-2 years, may or may not have competed before.
Advanced Level
The Advanced level is for the more serious competitor. A dancer should be proficient in intermediate level material before advancing to the advanced level. The advanced level goes beyond good social dancing and is designed for dancers with strong technical skills, timing, musical interpretation and partnering skills.
Guideline: Advanced will usually be students who have been dancing at least 2 years or may have competed before or been on a student performance team or amateur team.
DIVISIONS DEFINITION
Professional Showcase Divisions
Both dancers have been paid to teach or to perform dance. A couple is defined as one male and one female dancer.
Professional Heat Divisions
One or both dancers have been paid to teach or to perform dance. A couple is defined as one male and one female dancer.
Pro-Am Showcase Division
One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student. A couple is defined as one male and one female dancer.
Pro-Am Heat Divisions
One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow
Amateur Showcase Divisions
Both dancers are amateurs. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow.
Amateur Heat Divisions
Both dancers are amateurs. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow.
Same Gender Professional Showcase Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. Both dancers are both professionals. Shines or partner work or a combination of both can be performed.
Same Gender Professional Heat Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. Both dancers are both professionals.
Same Gender Pro-Am Showcase Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student. Shines or partner work or a combination of both can be performed.
Same Gender Pro-Am Heat Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student.
Same Gender Am-Am Showcase Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. Both dancers are either amateur or students. Shines or partner work or a combination of both can be performed.
Same Gender Am-Am Heat Divisions
Both dancers are of the same gender. Both dancers are either amateur or students.
Team Showcase Divisions
Dancers can be professional, semi-pro, or amateur or a combination of the three. A team must consist of a minimum of 3 dancers. No maximum number of dancers.
Pro-Am Team Showcase Divisions
A team must consist of a minimum of 3 dancers. No maximum number of dancers. At least one dancer must be professional and one member must be an amateur.
Pro-Am Over 40 Division
Amateur partners must be at least 40 years of age. One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow (ie. a female instructor can lead a female student).
Pro-Am Over 50 Division
Amateur partners must be at least 50 years of age. One dancer is professional, the other dancer is an amateur or student. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow (ie. a female instructor can lead a female student).
Am-Am Over 40 Divisions
Defined as an amateur couple whose partners are BOTH at least 40 years of age. Neither dancer has been paid to teach or to perform. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow.
Am-Am Over 50 Divisions
Defined as an amateur couple whose partners are BOTH at least 50 years of age. Neither dancer has been paid to teach or to perform. A couple is defined as one lead and one follow.
Youth Team Divisions
Dancers must be between 4 years of age to 17 years of age at the time of Synergy dance competition. Dancers can be professional, semi-pro, or amateur or a combination of the three. A team must consist of a minimum of 3 dancers. There is no maximum number of dancers.
Showcase
Pro-Am Female
Pro-Am Female Advanced Salsa Showcase
Pro Am Female Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Female Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Advanced Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Intermediate Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Advanced Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Beginner Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Female Beginner Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Beginner Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase 12 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase 12 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase 17 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase over 40
Pro-Am Male
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase 12 and Under
Amateur
Am-Am Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Am-Am Advanced Salsa Showcase
Am-Am Salsa Showcase Over 40
Am-Am Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Am-Am Advanced Bachata Showcase
Am-Am Bachata Showcase Over 40
Am-Am Intermediate Hustle Showcase
Am-Am Advanced Hustle Showcase
Am-Am Hustle Showcase Over 40
Am-Am Open Showcase
Am-Am Open Showcase 12 and Under
Am-Am Open Showcase 17 and Under
Am-Am Open Showcase Over 40
Am-Am Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Am-Am Beginner Salsa Showcase
Am-Am Beginner Bachata Showcase
Am-Am Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Am-Am Beginner Hustle Showcase
Am-Am Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Am-Am Hustle Showcase 17 and Under
Am-Am Bachata Showcase 12 and Under
Am-Am Bachata Showcase Over 50
Am-Am Cha Cha Showcase 12 and Under
Am-Am Cha Cha Showcase 17 and Under
Am-Am Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Am-Am Hustle Showcase 12 and Under
Professional
Professional Salsa Showcase
Professional Bachata Showcase
Professional Open Showcase
Professional Male Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Female Solo Salsa Showcase
Professional Male Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Zouk Showcase
Professional Female Solo Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Female Solo Hustle Showcase
Professional Male Solo Hustle Showcase
Professional Male Same Gender Salsa Showcase
Professional Mâle Same Gender Bachata Showcase
Professional Mâle Same Gender Open Showcase
Professional Female Same Gender Salsa Showcase
Professional Female Same Gender Bachata Showcase
Professional Female Same Gender Open Showcase
Professional Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Kizomba Showcase
Professional Hustle Showcase
Professional Female Solo Bachata Showcase
Professional Male Open Solo Showcase
Professional Male Solo Cha Cha Showcase
Professional Female Open Solo Showcase
Professional Merengue Showcase
Team
Amateur Team Mixed Gender Shines Showcase
Pro-Am Team Mixed Gender Shines Showcase
Amateur Team Salsa Showcase (4 Dancers)
Amateur Team Salsa Showcase (6 Dancers)
Amateur Team Salsa Showcase (8 Dancers or more)
Amateur Team Bachata Showcase (4 Dancers)
Amateur Team Bachata Showcase (6 Dancers)
Amateur Team Bachata Showcase
Amateur Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase (3-4 Dancers)
Amateur Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase
Amateur Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase (7 Dancers or more)
Amateur Team Open Men Styling Showcase (3-4 Dancers)
Amateur Team Open Men Styling Showcase (5-6 Dancers)
Amateur Team Open Men Styling Showcase (7 Dancers or more)
Pro-Am Team Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Team Salsa Showcase (6 Dancers)
Pro-Am Team Salsa Showcase (8 Dancers or more)
Pro-Am Team Bachata Showcase (4 Dancers)
Pro-Am Team Bachata Showcase (6 Dancers)
Pro-Am Team Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase
Pro-Am Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase (5-6 Dancers)
Pro-Am Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase (7 Dancers or more)
Pro-Am Team Open Men Styling Showcase
Pro-Am Team Open Men Styling Showcase (5-6 Dancers)
Pro-Am Team Open Ladies Styling Showcase (7 Dancers or more)
Same Gender
Same Gender Pro-Am Salsa Showcase
Same Gender Pro-Am Bachata Showcase
Same Gender Amateur Salsa Showcase
Same Gender Amateur Bachata Showcase
Same Gender Amateur Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Same Gender Pro-Am Open Showcase
Same Gender Amateur Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Same Gender Pro-Am Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Same Gender Pro-Am Bachata Showcase 12 and Under
Same Gender Pro-Am Open Showcase 17 and Under
Solo
Solo Male Amateur Salsa Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase Over 40
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase Over 40
Solo Male Amateur Hustle Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Cha Cha Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Open Showcase
Solo Female Amateur Cha Cha Showcase 17 and Under
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Solo Female Amateur Bachata Showcase 12 and Under
Solo Female Amateur ChaCha Showcase
Solo Female Amateur ChaCha Showcase over 40
Solo Female Amateur ChaCha Showcase over 50
Solo Female Amateur Open Showcase over 50
Solo Female Amateur Open Showcase over 40
Solo Female Amateur Open Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Solo Female Amateur Hustle Showcase
Solo Male Amateur Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Solo Female Amateur Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Solo Male Amateur Bachata Showcase
Youth Team
Youth Team Open (4-7yr)
Youth Team Open (8-12yr)
Youth Team Open (13-17yr)
Heats
Same Gender
Same Gender Pro-Am Just Salsa Intermediate
Same Gender Pro-Am Just Salsa Beginner
Same-Gender Pro-Am Just Salsa Advanced
Same Gender Pro-Am Just Bachata Beginner
Same Gender Pro-Am Just Bachata Advanced
Same Gender Pro-Am Just Bachata Intermediate
Professional
Professional Just Salsa Heat
Professional Just Bachata Heat
Professional Just Cha Cha Heat
Professional Just Hustle Heat
Professional Just Merengue Heat
Professional Just West Coast Swing Heat
Professional Just Zouk Heat
Professional Just Kizomba Heat
Amateur
Am-Am Just Salsa Newcomer
Am-Am Just Salsa Novice
Am-Am Just Salsa Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Salsa Intermediate
Am-Am Just Salsa Advanced
Am-Am Just Salsa Over 40
Am-Am Just Bachata Newcomer
Am-Am Just Bachata Novice
Am-Am Just Bachata Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Bachata Intermediate
Am-Am Just Bachata Advanced
Am-Am Just Bachata Over 40
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Newcomer
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Novice
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Intermediate
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Advanced
Am-Am Just Cha Cha Over 40
Am-Am Just Kizomba Newcomer
Am-Am Just Kizomba Novice
Am-Am Just Kizomba Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Kizomba Intermediate
Am-Am Just Kizomba Advanced
Am-Am Just Kizomba Over 40
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Newcomer
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Novice
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Intermediate
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Advanced
Am-Am Just B. Zouk Over 40
Am-Am Just Hustle Newcomer
Am-Am Just Hustle Novice
Am-Am Just Hustle Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Hustle Intermediate
Am-Am Just Hustle Advanced
Am-Am Just Hustle Over 40
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Newcomer
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Novice
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Intermediate
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Advanced
Am-Am Just West Coast Swing Over 40
Am-Am Just Merengue Newcomer
Am-Am Just Merengue Novice
Am-Am Just Merengue Pre-Intermediate
Am-Am Just Merengue Intermediate
Am-Am Just Merengue Advanced
Am-Am Just Merengue Over 40
Am-Am Just Zouk 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Bachata 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Hustle 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Merengue 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Cha Cha 17 and Under
Am-Am Just West Coast 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Salsa 17 and Under
Am-Am Just Kizomba 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Intermediate Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Advanced Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Salsa Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Male Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Hustle Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Male Beginner Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Male Open Showcase
Pro-Am Male Cha Cha Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female
Pro-Am Female Advanced Salsa Showcase
Pro Am Female Intermediate Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase Over 40
Pro Am Female Intermediate Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Advanced Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Intermediate Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Advanced Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase Over 40
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase Over 50
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Open Showcase
Pro-Am Female Salsa Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase 17 and Under
Pro-Am Female Hustle Showcase 12 and Under
Pro-Am Female Beginner Salsa Showcase
Pro-Am Female Beginner Bachata Showcase
Pro-Am Female Beginner Hustle Showcase
Pro-Am Female Bachata Showcase 12 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase 12 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase 17 and under
Pro-Am Female Cha Cha Showcase over 40
20% TIMING The majority of the routine should show recognizable Timing in that dance genre (ie. Salsa, Bachata, Hustle*)
15% MUSICALITY Couples will demonstrate their ability to creatively work with the timing of their individual music. This can be done in a variety of ways, including patterns, footwork, “hits”, tricks, etc.
15% GENERAL DANCE TECHNIQUE & DANCE SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE Dance technique is reflected through balance, placement and line. This refers also to general technique for partner dance, where the movement is “grounded”, and there is clarity of proper weight changes from foot to foot. Movement should appear to be both clear and effortless. Dance specific technique is sometimes referred to as “latin motion” or “sabor”
15% DIFFICULTY Reflected by difficulty of patterns, turns, intricacy of shine movements, and level of tricks, dips, drops and flares. Examples: The amount of turns done on both double and single foot. How intricate were the shines? Were moves properly executed? How about jumps, kicks, extensions? Any movements requiring exceptional balance, flexibility or strength? In order to get credit for any of these things, the movement must be successfully executed.
15% PARTNERING/CONNECTION This is reflected in the lead/follow aspect of the dance. Are partners truly connected, or are they merely executing choreography while holding hands? Synchronicity during side by sides or shines will also help determine the score in this category.
10% CHOREOGRAPHY The couple’s interpretation of the music. Good choreography should contain clever turn patterns and shines. All choreography should be musical, and couples should show a good usage of the space itself. Originality is a factor here.
10% OVERALL PRESENTATION/SHOWMANSHIP Overall Presentation score includes costuming, showmanship, and also good sportsmanship.
* Recognized Salsa Timing is designated for this Synergy dance competition as 1-2-3, 5-6-7. Competitors can choose to break ON 1 or ON 2, but must maintain consistency for the duration of the routine. The direction of the break step can be either to the front or the back, as long as the timing of the break is consistently maintained (either 1 and 5, or 2 and 6). The majority of the routine should show recognizable Salsa Timing.
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