Winter White WCS 2021 COMPETITIONS
FRIDAY - Strictly Swing: 300 NOK / Couple (400 NOK at the event)
SATURDAY - WSDC Jack and Jills: 150 NOK/ competitor ( 200 NOK at the event )
SUNDAY - All European Avalanche: 100 NOK / competitor
1st Winner Placements will be awarded $
JACK & JILL
There are four divisions available for Jack & Jill. Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced / All-Star.
STRICTLY SWING
There are two divisions in Strictly Swing. Novice/Intermediate and Advanced / All-Star.
AVALANCHE ALL EUROPEAN JACK & JILL
This WCS competition is an old-fashioned Jack & Jill where all levels of competitors compete together with the luck of the draw. The first partner drawn shall be the partner for both the preliminary and final rounds. Participants will be judged as partners. Prizes will be awarded, but no World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) points are earned in this category.
ROUTINE ( Rising Star):
This is a division for those that have prepared a routine and would like to perform. Content/Choreography: choreography demonstrates an intimate connection with the music and its phrasing, as well as variety and contrast of movements.
There are four divisions available for Jack & Jill. Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced / All-Star.
STRICTLY SWING
There are two divisions in Strictly Swing. Novice/Intermediate and Advanced / All-Star.
AVALANCHE ALL EUROPEAN JACK & JILL
This WCS competition is an old-fashioned Jack & Jill where all levels of competitors compete together with the luck of the draw. The first partner drawn shall be the partner for both the preliminary and final rounds. Participants will be judged as partners. Prizes will be awarded, but no World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) points are earned in this category.
ROUTINE ( Rising Star):
This is a division for those that have prepared a routine and would like to perform. Content/Choreography: choreography demonstrates an intimate connection with the music and its phrasing, as well as variety and contrast of movements.
DIVISIONS OFFERED
NEWCOMER
First time competitors and those with no prior points may dance in Newcomer even if they have entered a Novice contest elsewhere. To enter this division, newcomer competitors must be competent with the basics of social dancing. They may continue to dance in newcomer until they have earned points.
NOVICE
Competitors with some prior competition success may participate in this division. You may or may not have previously competed in the Newcomer division. A competitor must stay in Novice until they have earned at least 16 points in Novice. Competitors who have 16 or more Novice points will not be able to participate in the Novice division.
INTERMEDIATE
For competitors with at least 16 WSDC Novice points. A competitor must stay in Intermediate until they have earned at least 30 Intermediate points. Competitors who have 30 or more Intermediate points will not be able to participate in the Intermediate division.
ADVANCED
You must have at least 30 Intermediate points in order to move into Advanced.
All Star
Must have 45 advance points to compete in this division. Must retain and accumulate at least 3 points in last 3 years to stay in All Star
NEWCOMER
First time competitors and those with no prior points may dance in Newcomer even if they have entered a Novice contest elsewhere. To enter this division, newcomer competitors must be competent with the basics of social dancing. They may continue to dance in newcomer until they have earned points.
NOVICE
Competitors with some prior competition success may participate in this division. You may or may not have previously competed in the Newcomer division. A competitor must stay in Novice until they have earned at least 16 points in Novice. Competitors who have 16 or more Novice points will not be able to participate in the Novice division.
INTERMEDIATE
For competitors with at least 16 WSDC Novice points. A competitor must stay in Intermediate until they have earned at least 30 Intermediate points. Competitors who have 30 or more Intermediate points will not be able to participate in the Intermediate division.
ADVANCED
You must have at least 30 Intermediate points in order to move into Advanced.
All Star
Must have 45 advance points to compete in this division. Must retain and accumulate at least 3 points in last 3 years to stay in All Star
STRICTLY SWING RULES
The Strictly Swing Competitions are designed to showcase a competitor's social dance skills with a chosen partner. Competitors enter as a couple.
Rules
The Strictly Swing Competitions are designed to showcase a competitor's social dance skills with a chosen partner. Competitors enter as a couple.
Rules
- Competitors may compete in one division of Strictly Swing per partner. Multiple entries (e.g. multiple partners) in a single division are prohibited.
- All dancing in the Strictly Swing competitions is to be lead/follow.
- No routines, lifts, aerials, planned entrances or exits are allowed. Breakaways and drops are permitted.
- Couples must display at least 90% west coast swing content.
- Contest music and the order in which it is played will be selected by the DJ.
- Costumes are prohibited, but coordinating attire is allowed.
- All rounds will be danced in heats.
JACK & JILL RULES
Jack & Jill competitions allow individuals to enter without a partner and demonstrate skills in spontaneous dancing with a variety of partners. There is an inherent “luck of the draw” factor involved. Leaders and followers are randomly paired. There will be several partner changes during the preliminary and semi-final rounds. Competitors are scored individually on timing, technique and teamwork in the preliminary heats. Those scoring the highest will be called back later to dance in a final round. In the final, individuals are randomly paired, then scored as a couple. The DJ picks the music. Tempo and style will vary. All songs will be appropriate for the dance division entered. There are significant prizes awarded to the winners.
Jack & Jill competitions allow individuals to enter without a partner and demonstrate skills in spontaneous dancing with a variety of partners. There is an inherent “luck of the draw” factor involved. Leaders and followers are randomly paired. There will be several partner changes during the preliminary and semi-final rounds. Competitors in Newcomer and Novice are scored individually on timing, technique and teamwork in the preliminary heats. Higher levels include varied basics, styling, and musicality. Those scoring the highest will be called back later to dance in a final round. In the final, individuals are randomly paired, then scored as a couple. The DJ picks the music. Tempo and style will vary. All songs will be appropriate for the dance division entered. There are significant prizes awarded to the winners. •
- You may only enter 1 division of Jack & Jill per dance
- There are no gender restrictions by row
- Petition process available to move one level
FAQ FROM WSD
1. The WSDC only tracks and records points for Jack & Jill contests. Points will only be recorded for those that meet the tier requirements per WSDC. Dancing in a final does not guarantee points awarded
2. Points are tracked by dancer regardless of gender/role. Total points determine division qualification regardless of how they are earned.
3. Contests where the leader or follower dances and places twice in that division, that individual will only be awarded points in the highest of the two placements.
4. Each competitor may only dance in one skill level division.
5. The competitor is responsible for knowing your WSDC assigned competitor ID number. Please use this ID number when signing up for J&J contests.
6. Competitors should know what division they should be competing in but use the Points Registry for guidelines if you are unsure.
7. Know the rules prior to competing!
JUDGING CRITERIA
The following are the criteria used during the judging of the competitions.
TEAMWORK
Swing is a connected, partner dance. The demonstration of this connection and the appearance of lead/follow between the partners is an expected part of any competition dance. One partner ignoring or out-dancing the other, or jeopardizing the safety of the other, indicates poor teamwork.
TIMING
Swing is danced beginning on the downbeat. Timing extends to much finer distinctions than a single beat. It includes whether a competitor is fractionally ahead or behind the beat as well as matching the syncopated "swing" of the music.
TECHNIQUE
How well the competitors execute the movements comprising their dance constitutes technique. This includes control of balance and weight, foot placement, body lines, and spins.
PRESENTATION
Creating an atmosphere of excitement by inviting and generating interest in a performance is the desired effect of good presentation. While showmanship is one aspect of presentation, it is not a substitute for good dancing.
ERROR
An apparently unintentional breach of the rules. Each error shall be penalized at the discretion of the judge observing the error. An example of an error might be a brief, unintended loss of contact between the partners.
VIOLATION
An apparently intentional breach of the rules. Each violation shall be penalized by a drop of one or more positions in the final placement of the competition or disqualification from the event. Each violation shall be penalized at the discretion of the judge observing the violation. Examples of violations include, but are not limited to, a lift during a West Coast Swing Jack & Jill competition, the use of an apparent routine during the Strictly Swing competition, or breach of good sportsmanship.
The following are the criteria used during the judging of the competitions.
TEAMWORK
Swing is a connected, partner dance. The demonstration of this connection and the appearance of lead/follow between the partners is an expected part of any competition dance. One partner ignoring or out-dancing the other, or jeopardizing the safety of the other, indicates poor teamwork.
TIMING
Swing is danced beginning on the downbeat. Timing extends to much finer distinctions than a single beat. It includes whether a competitor is fractionally ahead or behind the beat as well as matching the syncopated "swing" of the music.
TECHNIQUE
How well the competitors execute the movements comprising their dance constitutes technique. This includes control of balance and weight, foot placement, body lines, and spins.
PRESENTATION
Creating an atmosphere of excitement by inviting and generating interest in a performance is the desired effect of good presentation. While showmanship is one aspect of presentation, it is not a substitute for good dancing.
ERROR
An apparently unintentional breach of the rules. Each error shall be penalized at the discretion of the judge observing the error. An example of an error might be a brief, unintended loss of contact between the partners.
VIOLATION
An apparently intentional breach of the rules. Each violation shall be penalized by a drop of one or more positions in the final placement of the competition or disqualification from the event. Each violation shall be penalized at the discretion of the judge observing the violation. Examples of violations include, but are not limited to, a lift during a West Coast Swing Jack & Jill competition, the use of an apparent routine during the Strictly Swing competition, or breach of good sportsmanship.
