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Official Competition Schedule

Morning Session:

• Standard
• Fun dance
• Smooth
• Lunch

Afternoon Session:

• Rhythm
• Fun Dance
• Latin

Competition Rates

Level	Early Registration	Regular Registration	Day-of Registration
Newcomer	$35	$40	$45
Student	$45	$50	$55
Adult	$55	$60	$65

Rules & Guidelines

Which level can I dance?

• All couples dancing in syllabus events (Bronze, Silver or Gold) must dance at their level as determined by YCN/NECN point systems. The Bronze category is limited to those couples who started dancing no earlier than two years prior. This applies per style.
• A competitor may only dance at one level in each style (styles are Standard, Smooth, Rhythm, and Latin). Registering in more than one level within a style is not allowed.
• Gold couples may dance the Open events as well.
• A competitor may dance at two adjacent levels in two different styles. A competitor may span a total of two levels across all styles.
• Partners at different levels dancing together must dance at the level of the more experienced partner.

Newcomer Category

• In order to dance in the newcomer category, both members of a couple must have started dancing no earlier than 12 months prior.
• Newcomer couples are restricted to Pre-Bronze syllabus for International style and Bronze syllabus for American style.
• Newcomer couples are encouraged to dance some basic patterns and dance them well.

Exceptions

You may dance up one level if a specific dance is not offered at your level.

Examples:

• A couple that dances Bronze American Rhythm but also wishes to dance Mambo may compete in Silver Mambo because Mambo is not offered at the Bronze level.
• A dancer may follow in Silver Smooth and lead in Bronze Rhythm.
• A dancer may NOT follow in Silver Smooth and lead in Bronze Smooth. This would be double registering.

Eligibility enforcement

Fair competition is a priority to us here at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. If competitors have concerns about the level at which another dancer or couple is registered to compete, please email the Co-Chairs. We welcome all feedback from competitors and will research all issues brought to our attention.

Syllabus

• The International Standard and Latin styles will use the ISTD syllabus
• The American Rhythm and Smooth styles will use the following syllabi:  NDCA, DVIDA, FADS and AM
• Continuity & Open Footwork: No continuity or open footwork is allowed in Newcomer and Bronze events.

Costumes

• No Level Restriction: Costumes are permitted within all levels at the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Ballroom Dance Competition.
• Keep it Classy: Competitors should dress tastefully and appropriately for the events in which they are competing. The Chairperson and Judging panel may invigilate couples for inappropriate attire.
• Shoes: It is mandatory that all competitors wear appropriate dance shoes on the dance floor, street shoes are not recommended.

Judging

The Judging panel and the Chairperson will be responsible for decisions made regarding problems of scores, ties, and invigilation.

Vendors

Vendors may inquire about having a booth at the competition.  Questions and requests should be directed to the Competition Coordinators.

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 will result in a mark down of placement or in a disqualification where necessary.

Food

On campus: Cool Beans Cafe  and the Cafeteria are in the same building as the competition.

There are several options available off-campus for food. Please note most is driving distance away.  Food may be delivered to the ballroom from off-campus businesses during the competition. Competitors may bring their own food to the competition.

Liability

The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Ballroom Dance Team are not liable for any property lost or damaged and injury or other misfortune that occurs during the competition.

Videos & Photography

Photos and videos are permitted at the event. We remind all attendees to be aware of copyright laws and to please be considerate when using photographs taken by professional or semi-professional photographers at our competition.

If there are any questions regarding any of the rules or other aspects of our competition, please contact us.

Event Offerings

International Ballroom

Newcomer:
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot

Bronze:
Multi (W, T),  Foxtrot, Quickstep 

Silver: 
Multi (W, T, Q), Tango, Foxtrot 

Gold: 
Multi (W, T, F, Q), V Waltz 

Open:
Multi (W, T, VW, F, Q)

American Smooth

Newcomer: 
Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot 

Bronze: 
Multi- (W,T), Foxtrot, V Waltz

Silver: 
Multi- (W, T, F), V Waltz 

Gold: 
Multi (W, T, F, VW)

Open:
Multi (W, T, F, VW)

American Rhythm

Newcomer: 
 Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing

Bronze: 
Multi (R, S), Cha cha, Rumba

Silver: 
Multi (C, R, S), Rumba, Swing, Mambo

Gold: 
Multi (C, R, S, M), Bolero

Open:
Multi (C, R, S, B, M) 

International Latin

Newcomer:
Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive

Bronze: 
Multi (C, R), Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive

Silver: 
Multi (C, R, J), Rumba, Samba

Gold:
 Multi (C, S, R, J) Paso Doble 

Open: 
Multi (C, S, R, P, J) 

Directions

Hogan Ballroom is located at 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610.

From the East and West (Boston, Hartford and New York)

Massachusetts Turnpike I-90. Take Exit 10 to I-290 East toward Worcester. Take Exit 11 (College Square/Southbridge Street) off I-290. Cross over to the right lane immediately after coming off the ramp to College Square. Take the first right (before the traffic light) onto College Street. Go up the hill and enter the last gate on the left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is the second building on the left with the large silver cross on it. Visitor parking is to the right of the Campus Center.

From the North

I-495 South to I-290 West, Exit 25B. From I-290 West take Exit 11 (College Square, Southbridge Street). Bear left coming off the ramp onto Southbridge Street. Take the first right (before the traffic light) onto College Street. Go up the hill and enter the last gate on the left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is the second building on the left with the large silver cross on it. Visitor parking is to the right of the Campus Center.

From the Southeast

I-495 North to Massachusetts Turnpike I-90. Take Exit 10 to I-290 East toward Worcester. Take Exit 11 (College Square/Southbridge Street) off I-290. Cross over to the right lane immediately after coming off the ramp to College Square. Take the first right (before the traffic light) onto College Street. Go up the hill and enter the last gate on the left, Gate 7. The Hogan Campus Center is the second building on the left with the large silver cross on it. Visitor parking is to the right of the Campus Center.

From the South (Providence, Rhode Island)

Route 146 North to Exit 12, McKeon Road/College Square. Take left off ramp and follow signs for I-290 West/College Square. Left at traffic light on McKeon Road. Follow overpass through several sets of lights and proceed straight up hill. Take left after fire station into 17³Ô¹ÏÍø on Loyola Road. Follow left curve which becomes McCarthy Lane. Continue up hill to upper campus. Visitor parking is straight ahead, last parking lot.