2007 Texas Salsa Championship Rules

How many entries may a group submit?

We let each group decide what is best for them. Many groups take the workshop and enjoy watching the competition performances and social dancing on stage. Other groups may choose to compete with multiple entries in each category.

We encourage all groups to take advantage of the opportunity to take the Master Class with Al and Karla Espinoza who offer world class instruction in Millennium style salsa.

Entries will be taken on a first come first serve basis.  We recommend that contestants study the tentative schedule and  limit costume changes.  The schedule is based on the maximum number of entries and there maybe less time to change costumes than currently appears on the schedule.   

Release Forms

Release forms are a requirement for participation. Release form MUST BE SUBMITTED by each individual dancer participating in the  workshops showcases, exhibitions or competitions.  Release forms will be due at the time of payment along with Championship Application.

Time and Tardy Penalty

Check your performance times carefully--All times are approximate!  Allow time for Dallas traffic. Dancers who are not ready to perform when their number is called will receive a five point penalty from each of the four judges and they will be bumped to the end of the category.  If dancers arrive after a category has been completed they will miss their opportunity to perform and compete.

Substitutions

Teachers may substitute dancers and change the music as long as they remain in the same age division and category. If you change the name of your entry, please Email us the new name referenced by the assigned Entry number on or before March 4th. You may change the music after the March 4th date but the Championship staff will refer to your entries by the names on file on March 4th.

 When substitution or additions are made the entry must remain in the original category. If dancers do not qualify for the original category the dancers may perform but not compete for trophies.

For example, in the small ensemble four prepare a number for competition and one drops out. There is a problem because three dancers remain and this does not meet the required number of dances for the small ensemble competition. A replacement is required or the dancers are not eligible to compete.  In the large group category another dancer wants to compete but you already have 16 so you cannot add another dancer because that bumps the group to the production category. 

Couple 2 dancers
Small Ensembles (4 to 8 dancers)
Large Ensembles (9-16 dancers)
Production (17 or more dancers)

Entry Forms

FILL OUT A SEPARATE Application for each entry and showcase.

Fill IN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON ALL FORMS!  You may find it easier to make on master copy with all the repeated information and then fill in the particular information for each entry.

To reduce the possibility of error, we will not accept faxed entry forms in 2007.  All entry forms are to mailed to PO Box 227496, Dallas, Texas 75211 or  hand carried to Molina High School, 2355 Duncanville Road, Dallas, Texas 75211 and delivered to Room 279. We cannot be responsible for packages left in the Main Office. Because of my continued need for rest, I leave Molina each day between 2:30 and 3:00p.m.

Level Awards

Level Awards are presented in categories with ten or more entries. Level Awards are Best Beginner Entry, the Best Advanced-Beginner Entry, and the Best Intermediate Entry. Levels will be marked on all critique sheets to allow judges to evaluate the students based on their length of study. Levels are calculated counting SEMESTERS of study. If a student studied 4 semesters with you and 2 semesters previously with another instructor, the student has studied a total of 6 semesters. 

To determine levels add the number of completed semesters of study and divide by the number of dancers. Do not count the current semester because it has not been completed. If the average level of a group falls between divisions with a fraction of .5 or larger the group will be required to complete the next level. Summer study will be counted as one semester.

Please read the criteria carefully errors in filling out the level and age divisions will result in disqualification of the routine.   

Levels

• New Beginners students average length of instruction falls between 1 full semester to 1.4)

• Advanced-Beginners average length of instruction falls between 1.5 to 2.4 semester.

• Intermediate students average length of study falls between 2.5 and 3.4 semesters.

• Advanced dancers average length of study falls between 3.5 or more.

Music

EACH ENTRY MUST BE ON A SEPARATE CD!!

All CD's MUST BE LABELED AS FOLLOWS:

Competition entry number
Name (school or group)
Category ( Couples Bachata or  Ensemble Large Group)
CD (CD's should contain only the competing entry)

Please turn in CD's  to DJ the first time your entry number  is called (4 to 5 dances before you compete).  Collect your  CD as soon as you finish from the DJ. 

Time Limits

Time is taken from the moment the music begins. Time limits are as follows:

2:30-3:00 minuets for Couples
3-3:30 minutes small ensembles
3 to 4:00 minutes large groups
3 to 5:00 minutes for production

Bennie Jones
Music Editing and Video Editing
Benny is the Sound and Light technician at the Latino Cultural Arts Center.
In addition to doing excellent work, he charges very reasonable fees and does honors timelines.

Email:  bennyjones2@yahoo.com
Phone:  214 243 6678

Dressing Rooms

We will be using the gymnasium as a giant dressing room. We have a limited number of tables that will be available on a first come first serve basis. Please bring hanging racks etc. Bathrooms are near by when privacy is needed.

Props

Hats, canes, chairs, and other props may be used. Any minor scenery must be set up and taken off within time limits. Special lighting, knives, and fire are strictly prohibited.

Stage Preparation Time

There will be no rehearsal time on stage. Groups are to prepare to  perform on a proscenium stage with dimensions of 40 X 50.

From working with competition teams since 1986, I recommend facing different walls in your studio during rehearsals. Two weeks before a competition, I recommend using a different studio or location to practice. Then return to your regular space and work on the spacing problems.

Warm-up

Room 279 will be available for warm-up. Please remember that all groups would like to stretch and warm-up before performing so do not rehearse and monopolize the studio. 

The gym may also be used for warm-up. Please  remain on the blue covering.

Deportment of Contestants

Contestants, sponsors, and chaperones must conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. Good sportsmanship will be required for participation. Smoking and eating are not allowed in the auditorium, gymnasium, or classrooms at any time. Students eating  in the auditorium, gymnasium classrooms or dressing rooms will immediately be disqualified from the entire competition.

Directors please monitor your students closely. Unfortunate and embarrassing circumstances can be avoided.  Property damage in the building must be reported at once. Deliberate damage to property will result in the forfeit of all awards and result in the probationary status for the entire group for two  years. Groups will be charged for the restoration of damaged property.
 

Video Cameras and Photography

There will be a $25 video permit for video taping the master classes on Saturday morning.  Electrical outlets will not be available for your usage.  When taking photographs, please use only cameras without flash attachments. Do not stand in front of the stage.