Date: April 17th 2010
Location: Patten Gymnasium (Northwestern University), 2407 Sheridan Rd, Evanston IL 60201
Contact: blastcomp@gmail.com
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REGISTRATION
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Events: American, International
Levels: Newcomer, Bronze 1, Bronze 2, Silver, Gold, Open, additional levels at request (see Competitor Registration Rules below)
JUDGES AND OFFICIALS
Judges: Steven McFerran, Susan McFerran, Susan Cole, Becky Simon, Josh Torres
Scrutineer: Elena Granovsky
MC: Ily Zislin
DJs: Jordan Bradley, Lee May
FREE WORKSHOP FOR COMPETITORS
On April 18th from 1-3PM, we will be offering a FREE WORKSHOP from Steven and Susan McFerran (coaches of the University of Michigan Ballroom Dance Team). For paid competitors. Steven and Susan are also available for private lessons, email blastcomp@gmail.com for details.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- Friday, April 16th: Welcome Dance — Patten Gymnasium, 8-10pm
- Saturday, April 17th: Competition — Patten Gymnasium
12:30 PM- Newcomer, Bronze and Silver Rhythm and Latin events
5:30 PM- EVENING SHOW
featuring
Open to all Fun Dance Events
Gold and Open Smooth, Standard, Rhythm and Latin events
Intercollegiate Team Matches
Social Dancing
Special Performances by NU Dance Groups
- Sunday, April 18th: Private Lessons (11am-1pm) & Workshop (1pm-3pm) with Steven & Susan McFerran, Patten Gymnasium
**Evening Show: Gold/Open events, Fun Dances, Team-Match, Performances by NU dance groups
FEES
Competition registration is $40 for adults and $35 for students. You may pay online, or pay by cash or check in person at the competition. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Spectator tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and free for children 10 and under. Spectator tickets may be purchased at the door.
COMPETITOR RULES
LEVEL ELIGIBILITY
You may enter up to two consecutive levels with a single partner in each style. You may dance up to three consecutive levels with two or three partners in each style.
The 4 styles are:
American Smooth, International Standard, American Rhythm, and International Latin
The progression of levels is:
A Newcomer (Both partners must have started dancing after August 1, 2009. Only Bronze steps allowed)
B Bronze 1 (Only Bronze Steps allowed)*
C Bronze 2 (Only Bronze Steps allowed)*
D Silver (Bronze and Silver Steps Allowed)
E Gold (Any Syllabus Steps Allowed)
F Open (Choreographed Routines, any Syllabus or otherwise)
*Bronze 1 and Bronze 2
We are offering two levels of bronze so that:
– Lady competitors from schools with a shortage of leads will be able to dance at an appropriate level
– More people will win ribbons
– There are more chances to dance!
If you have been making bronze finals and semi-finals this year, please DO NOT register for Bronze 1 with your regular partner, give someone else a chance to win. You are still welcome to enter Bronze 2, and encouraged to try Silver. If you would like help finding a partner, or would be willing to partner someone from another school, please email blastcomp@gmail.com.
We will also offer a smattering of fun dances such as Salsa, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Same Sex Rumba, and Reverse-Lead Cha Cha. Audience members are welcome to join in on the Fun Dance Competition. Additionally, don’t forget to get your team riled up for the International Style and American Style team-matches!
COSTUMES
Costumes are prohibited in all syllabus levels except Gold, and are allowed in all Open events. NB: we will not be super-strict but please do not abuse the guidelines.
Costumes are defined as:
– Anything with rhinestones, sequins or feathers.
– Tail suits.
– For men: any shirt that is not primarily black or white.
SYLLABUS
Standard and Latin: ISTD Syllabus
Smooth and Rhythm: USISTD, DVIDA, FADS, AMDS or any other major syllabus for American style. No continuity footwork permitted in Newcomer, Bronze 1 or Bronze 2.
No lifts are permitted at any level, including Open.
CONDUCT
The organizers have the right to eject anyone from the premises for unruly conduct or for violation of any of the rules or guidelines. Flagrant disregard of any of the rules or regulations may result in disqualification or penalization.
LIABILITY
Northwestern University and the Ballroom, Latin and Swing Team (BLAST) are not liable for any lost or damaged property, injuries or other misfortunes that occur during the competition.
HOUSING
- Crash space – very limited, first-come-first-serve for REGISTERED & PAID competitors. Please email blastcomp@gmail.com.
- Hilton Garden Inn – Chicago North Shore/Evanston
1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, Illinois, USA, 60201
(847) 475-6400
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1501 Sherman Ave
Evanston IL 60201-4416
(847) 491-6400
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