Absolutely no responsibility for loss or theft in the changing rooms, ballroom or hotel rooms can be accepted or assumed by the organizers or the NDCA. Neither can they be held liable for injury sustained by persons attending the Wisconsin State Dancesport Championships. All competitors must sign a release form. Everyone attending does so at his/her own risk.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be given if notified by [April 15, 2020]. After this date, you will have the option of a 100% credit for the next year.

WE ARE SORRY BUT THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES FOR CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGES WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE EVENT.

DANCE CATEGORIES, LEVELS, ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

Age

• In a single dance and multi-dance championships, a student may dance their age plus challenge a lower age 

Closed Categories (Bronze, Silver and Gold)

• The NDCA syllabus is used for all closed categories
• A student may only enter two dance levels. Example:  If you are entered in bronze, you may dance all bronze and silver levels but may not enter gold or above

DCT Newcomer Scholarships

• Dancers Cup Tour Newcomer Scholarships are open to students who have never competed before
• Students are welcome to enter and compete in the DCT Newcomer Scholarships for ONE YEAR after their first competition

Pro/Am Scholarships

• A student may enter one age level in each style and challenge one age younger.  Gentlmen may enter the Gentleman's Only events and the regular scholarship events
• Closed Scholarships
  • To qualify for these events, the student must dance the same dances, levels and ages in single dance events (bronze, silver or gold)
  • These events are closed bronze, silver and gold material
  • In scholarships, a student may enter in only one age level in each style (the hightest level of their single dances) and may also challenge one age level lower.
  • A student may dance both the "C" and "SR" ages
• Open Scholarships
  • To enter you must dance the same number of single dance events
  • A student may dance both the "C" and "SR" ages

Pre-Teen Clothing Restrictions

• Pre Teen (11 & Under) competitors are restricted in their costuming as per the NDCA rule book
• For more information please visit www.NDCA.org

 

Proficiency Events

We are now offering proficiency categories in all levels and age groups for those who wish to compete for their own individual score rather than against others.

Levels for International and American Styles:

• NB = Novice Bronze
• PB = Pre-Bronze
• IB = Intermediate Bronze
• FB = Full Bronze
• OB = Open Bronze
• NS = Novice Silver
• PS = Pre-silver
• IS = Intermediate Silver
• FS = Full Silver
• OS = Open Silver
• NG = Novice Gold
• PG = Pre Gold
• IG = Intermediate Gold
• FG = Full Gold
• OG = Open Gold
• OA1 = Open Advanced I
• OA2 = Open Advance II

American Style Dances:

• Waltz
• Tango
• Foxtrot
• Viennese Waltz
• Cha-cha
• Rumba
• Swing
• Bolero
• Mambo
• Samba
• West Coast Swing
• Merengue
• Hustle
• Salsa
• Bachata
• Nightclub 2-Step
• Argentine Tango
• Polka
• Jitterbug
• Peabody

International Style Dances:

• Waltz
• Tango
• Viennese Waltz
• Foxtrot
• Quickstep
• Cha-cha
• Samba
• Rumba
• Paso Doble
• Jive

Pro/Am  and Am/Am Closed Bronze & Closed Silver 3-Dance Events (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, and Gentleman's Only):

Pro/Am and Am/Am Pre-teen, Junior, Youth, and Collegiate Closed Bronze and Closed Silver 3-Dance Events:

• American Smooth -- Waltz / Tango / Foxtrot
• American Rhythm -- Cha Cha / Rumba / Swing
• International Standard -- Waltz / Tango / Quickstep
• International Latin -- Cha Cha / Rumba / Jive

Pro-Am Closed Gold 4-Dance Events (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, and Gentleman's Only):

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Pro-Am Open 4- and 5-Dance Championships & World Dancesport Series Qualifiers (A, B, C, and SR):
Pro/Am, Am/Am, Junior, Youth and Collegiate Open 4- and 5-Dance Events:

• American Smooth -- Waltz / Tango / Foxtrot / V.Waltz
• American Rhythm -- Cha Cha / Rumba / Swing / Bolero / Mambo
• International Standard -- Waltz / Tango / V. Waltz / Foxtrot / Quickstep
• International Latin -- Cha Cha / Samba / Rumba / Paso Doble / Jive

Pro-Am Scholarships

• Newcomer (A & B) -- Same as 3-Dance Championships
• Bronze & Silver (A, B, C, & Senior) -- Same as 3-Dance Championships
• Open (A, B, C, & Senior) -- Same as 4- and 5-Dance Championships
• Pro-Am Pre-Teen Closed Scholarships (12 and under) -- Same as Adult Scholarships
• Pro-Am Junior Open Scholarships (13-17) -- Same as Adult Open Scholarships

Amateur Scholarships

• Adult Open Amateur Scholarships (all ages & levels combined) -- Same as 4- and 5-Dance Championships
• Amateur PT and Youth (Junior) Open -- Same as Adult Open Scholarships

Rising Star & Open Professional Events

• American Smooth -- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz
• American Rhythm -- Chacha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
• International Standard -- Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
• International Latin -- Chacha, Samba, Rumba, Paso, Jive
• Showdance -- Interpretive solo (lifts and drops allowed)

Age Divisions

In a single dance and multi-dance championships, a student may dance their age plus challenge a lower age (2)

In scholarships, a student may enter in their own age level and one age level lower.

Single Dance Freestyle Events & Closed Championships:

• A1 -- 16 to 25
• A2 -- 26 to 35
• B1 -- 36 to 45
• B2 -- 46 to 55
• C1 -- 56 to 65
• C2 -- 66 to 75
• D1 -- 76 and over

Open Championships / Dancesport Series Qualifiers:

• A -- 16 to 35
• B -- 36 to 50
• C1 -- 51-60
• C2 -- 61-70
• SR -- 70 and above

Closed Scholarship Events:

• A -- 16 to 35
• B -- 36 to 50
• C -- 51 to 65
• Senior -- 66 and over

• A -- 16-35
• B -- 36-50
• C -- 51-60
• SR1 -- 61-70
• SR2 -- 70 and above

Newcomer and Closed Gold Scholarships:

• A -- 16 to 45
• B -- 46 and over

Gentlemen Only Scholarship

• All Ages and Bronze and Silver combined