To guarantee a slot in this event the Registration form (available soon) & $20 Non-refundable fee (per couple) must be received no later than May 29th, 2010. Registration fee also includes entrance into the CSO event on June 5th, 2010.

STRICTLY LATIN COMPETITON

Strictly Latin is a competitive division in which a couple must exhibit their ability to perform three different dances—

Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha, and Bachata. The same two partners must compete as a couple when performing all three dances. During the competition all couples will be dancing on the floor at the same time. The couples will be scored based on their ability to perform each individual dance. The individual scores from each dance will be combined to create an overall score for each couple. The top three overall scores will be used to determine the final (1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd) winning couples.

STRICTLY LATIN WINNERS GET CASH AND CERTIFICATES

1^ST PLACE: $100 ($50 per person)

2^ND & 3^RD PLACE: GIFT CERTIFICATES

What is STRICTLY LATIN?

In Strictly Latin, competitors dance with a pre-selected partner they have most likely danced with prior to the competition. They are encouraged to 'lightly' choreograph a routine to show off some of their best moves, but the dance should focus mostly on improvisational partnering. No supported tricks, lifts or drops allowed. Music will be selected by the DJ and all competitors will dance together as a group.

Strictly Latin CSO Competition Procedure

First round:

• Twelve couples are invited to the dance floor.
• MC explains the rules.
• Couples dance a (Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha & Bachata) for 2 minutes each. (DJ selects music).
• Judges select the top six couples to advance to the next round.

Final Round:

• Remaining top six couples from round one are invited to the dance floor.
• Couples dance a (Salsa, Cha-Cha-Cha & Bachata) once more for
  1-1/2 minutes each. (DJ selects music).
• Judges select 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place winners.

RULES:

• Rhythm, musicality, timing, connection, balance, footwork, and Latin Body Motion are the primary judging criteria.
• Entrees must register as a couple.
• The same two partners must compete in all three dances.
• Music is selected by the DJ.
• No supported tricks, lifts or drops.
• Both partners need to keep one foot on the floor at all times.
• Costumes are allowed but not required.
• 80% of the dance must be with the partners being connected. Some free-style allowed, but more emphasis will be placed on leading and following.

Strictly Latin Rules:

Details coming soon

Strictly Latin Prizes:

1st Prize: $100
2nd & 3rd: gifts

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