COUNTRY SWING RULES

LIFTS: 

• No lifts allowed in Jack N Jill (Princess dip allowed)
• 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 :

1. 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.

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.