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Description: This Level would be simple happy dancing, back and forth, stay in
place, maintaining connection, much like you might find beginners doing at a
wedding. Good for fast music. For beginners only, people would have to move on
after 6 months or a year. Many students would skip this level.
Guide:
- 3 count rhythm (1 measure patterns only)
- Quarter and Half Turns (not exceeding 1/2 turn elements)
- Stationary dance
- Maintain connection at all times (either right to right hand hold / left
to right hand hold / double hand hold)
Rules: Any pattern can be used as long as the criteria from Level 1 is
implemented. There will be no syncopations allowed. Maintain connection at all
times. No traveling. One year Cut-off for competing in this division.
Description: This level adds one-and-a-half left turns and a little more room
with NY Walks and a Grapevine, but still stays in place, with continuous
connection
Guide:
- Any pattern from Level 1
- Up to 1-1/2 turns with connection (not exceeding 1-1/2 turns)
- 3 and 6 count patterns (2 measure patterns)
- Maintain Connection with Slight disconnect during transitions (either
right to right hand hold / left to right hand hold / double hand hold)
Rules: Any pattern can be used as long as the criteria from Level 2 is
implemented. There will be no syncopations allowed. Maintain connection at all
times unless during transitions (ex: sliding door). No traveling beyond a 6
count pattern. No consecutive 1-1/2 turns.
Description: This Level adds rhythmic diversity with swivels. Also double right
turns, consecutive one-and-a-half turns, and syncopations used for example in
Las Vegas.
Guide:
- Any pattern from Level 1 and 2
- 3 and 6 count patterns (2 measure patterns with the ability to release hold)
- Syncopated basic
- Extended rhythm (extra 2 beat increments only)
Rules: Any pattern can be used as long as the criteria from Level 3 is
implemented. There will be no syncopated turns with (+12+3+4) (Ex: no 4-count
turn, no continuous turns). Connection is not mandatory. No traveling beyond a 6
count pattern. No blind leads. No free spins. Both feet on floor (Ex: no
rondes). No poses and/or holding a beat.
Description: This level adds free spins, posing, traveling in a straight line
and everything that most dancers at a party are doing. This level is normal,
good, social hustle.
Guide:
- Any pattern from Level 1, 2 and 3
- Extended rhythm
- Syncopations
- Pivots
- Free 1-1/2 turns
- Continuous spins
- Traveling
- Rondes (leg action)
- Blind moves
- Poses/ holding a beat
Rules: Two (2) songs slow and fast will be implemented. Any pattern can be used
as long as the criteria from Level 4 is implemented. Connection is not
mandatory. There is no limit for traveling. Both feet primarily on the floor
except for flicks and rondes. No one-legged spins.
Description: This level is for the seriously competitive, where an Am would
need to place in level 4 a certain number of times before entering level 5.
Entry in all other levels would be based on the material an Am is working on.
This would contain whatever moves are beyond good dancers, and would also
contain a musical component- dancing to very fast, and very slow music, both of
which develop very different skills.
Guide:
Rules: This division is to better showcase technique, timing, and styling. NO
routines, entrances or exits, lifts, aerials, drops, dips or acrobatic moves
permitted. All patterns MUST be lead and follow.
The open division is a just dance division and may contain any Hustle pattern.
One foot must remain on the floor at all times. Basic tricks are permitted,
however, lifts and drops are not. A couple may choose to dance a pre-determined
amalgamation.
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