SUNSHINE SHOWDOWN COMPETITION
2026 COMPETITION REGISTRATION
COMPETITION INFO
Open Line Dance - Co-Ed
Prelims for open line dance will be Friday at 4pm and FINALS will be Saturday evening
NOVICE COMPETITION LINE DANCES
Prelim: HEEL TOE RODEO – Gary O’Reilly
Prelim: CHAMPAGNE PROMISE – Tina Argyle
Finals: TAKE ME TO THE BEACH – Debbie Rushton, Gregory Danvoie, Mike Liadouze & Guillaume Richard
INTERMEDIATE COMPETITION LINE DANCES
Prelim: GET WILD – Maddison Glover & Jo Thompson Szymanski
Prelim: DIE A HAPPY MAN – Rachael McEnaney & Joey Warren
Finals: TEQUILA TO FORGET – Rachael McEnaney
ADVANCED COMPETITION LINE DANCES
Prelim: MMM YEAH – Roy Hadisubroto, Rachael McEnaney & Joey Warren
Country Swing Jack & Jills and Strictly
Jack & Jill prelims are Friday evening, and FINALS will be Saturday evening.
Strictly prelims & finals will be Saturday evening.
The STRICTLY competition is offered in two ability levels – Newcomer and Intermediate/Advanced (eligible for belt buckle) – you may only register to compete in one division. Entry to Strictly is PER couple $30.
The JACK AND JILL competition is offered in three ability levels – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced (eligible for belt buckle) – you may only register to compete once as a leader and/or once as a follow (eg; you can register to compete as an advanced leader and an intermediate follow)
Both Jack & Jill and Strictly are stationary only.
NEW FOR 2026 - West Coast Swing and Two Step Competition
This year we are adding more fun competitions to the line up with West Coast Swing and Two-Step.
TWO STEP – Prelims & Finals Friday April 3rd 9.30pm
Open Level you may only enter as a lead OR a follow.
WEST COAST SWING – Prelims & Finals Friday April 3rd 9.30pm
There are two levels available: Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate. Competitors may only enter one division per role (Lead or Follow). For example, you may compete as a Newcomer/Novice Lead and an Intermediate Follow. However, you may not compete in the same division in both roles (e.g., you cannot enter as an Intermediate Lead and an Intermediate Follow).
Country Swing and Open Line Dance Competition Rules
COUNTRY SWING RULES
LIFTS:
- No lifts allowed in Jack N Jill, one foot must remain on the ground at all times
- Lifts will be allowed in Strictly
- Automatic disqualification if a drop occurs
- Collision caused by a lift may result in immediate disqualification
MEETING/CHECK IN:
- Must check in on time and attend competitors meeting
The judges will be looking for the following with Partner Dancing :
- Timing/Rhythm (Using the music provided)
2. Stretch and Momentum (creating/maintaining connection with partner)
3. Musicality (Creativity to go with the music)
4. Teamwork (How well you and your partner dance together with connection)
5. Complexity/Variety of Patterns (utilizing different movements to accentuate the music)
LINE DANCE RULES
- First two walls of the footwork must be danced vanilla (to step sheet)
- When adding styling during any variations, you must stay with the direction and flow of the dance.
- No aerials of any kind
The judges will be looking for the following with Line Dancing:
Dance Knowledge (How well do you know and execute the correct steps to the dance)
Timing (Stay on Count: Dancers will be judged on how well they dance with the music and stay on count with the beat and choreography)
Floor Presence (Give us a show!: Dances will be judged on how they showcase the dance utilizing energy, individual personality, and style)
GENERAL RULES (ALL):
Costumes – any suitable footwear and outfit/costume is allowed however if any of the outfits/costumes that might be a cause of embarrassment to any of the judges you will be penalized at the judges discretion.
Any item of clothing that is dropped during the course of the dance, and not retrieved a the earliest opportunity will be penalized at the judges discretion.
All dancers must obey dance floor etiquette.