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Event Location:
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®

Organizer Contact:
(310) 544 4636

Event Rules, Policies & Syllabus
The United States Dance Championships are conducted under the rules and regulations governing competitions and championships recognized by the National Dance Council of America, Inc (NDCA).

    GENERAL RULES - All Divisions

    PRO/AM DIVISIONS

    AMATEUR DIVISIONS

    PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS

    TELECAST RELEASE

    COMPETITOR'S ATTIRE

    ENTRY FEES & CLOSING DATES

    CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY (Entries)

    USA VISA REQUEST (Foreign Couples)

    AMENDED BRONZE LEVEL AMERICAN STYLE CATEGORIES

    UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

    PRO/AM & PROFESSIONAL SHOWDANCE RULES

    PRO/AM & PROFESSIONAL MAMBO RULES

    WORLD CABARET RULES

    PRO/AM CABARET RULES


COMPETITOR'S ATTIRE

The following dress regulations shall prevail:
Amateur Pre-Teen Championships
At the June, 2007 NDCA meeting, the Board of Governors voted unanimously on the following dress code for pre-teens. The rule change also included "no embellishments of standard figures". This rule change is effective January 1, 2008.

DRESS AND/OR COSTUMING
Pre-Teens must dress as listed below.

Boys (Illustrations of approved styles will be posted on the NDCA web site: www.ndca.org)

Trousers
Black or dark blue color only
High waist optional
Underfoot strap optional

Shirts
Plain white long sleeved collard shirt only
No pleats or ribbing
Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
Dark vest or sweater allowed for standard/smooth competitions

Tie - Black color only, may be either straight or bow

Socks - Black or dark blue color only

Shoes - Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches

Materials - Fabrics must be plain, ie: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend
No satin or shiny fabrics
No glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins allowed

Decorations - not allowed

Makeup - Not allowed
Hairstyle - Long hair must be worn in a pony tail

Girls (Illustrations of approved styles will be posted on the NDCA web site: www.ndca.org)

Skirt with top or simple dress with attached under garment or leotard top with full skirt

Skirts - Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles. One simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer

No use of boning, frills, splits, openings, fishing line, etc

Length of skirt must not be shorter than 3 (three) inches above the knee cap and no longer than 1 (one) inch below the knee cap

Necklines - Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'Peter Pan' and regular collar are allowed

Sleeves - Long, short, elbow length, cap, puff or sleeveless styles are allowed; Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line. No "finger loops" allowed

Materials - Fabrics MUST be only one color throughout
No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating 'light or patter effects'
No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills or sequins
No flesh color fabric
Any use of color coordinated 'see through' fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed

Shoes - Heel height not to
exceed 1.5 inches, and must be block heel style if a dance shoe

Other - No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands
No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair
No jewelry is allowed
No makeup allowed
Use of fake eyelashes, fake fingernails, colored or glitter hairspray is forbidden

Socks - White ankle socks or flesh colored pantyhose must be worn
No fishnet tights

Pre-Teen One-Dance or Two-Dance Events - Competition organizers may require that the shirts/tops be
white and the trousers/skirts be black

Rule change to X, F, 1. (page 31) addition to the end of existing text.

No embellishments of standard figures. No change of levels, head rolls, foot flicks, syncopations or delayed timings unless specified within the approved syllabus. Free arms should rise no higher than shoulder level.

Newcomers – Gentlemen & Ladies
For students entering in the Newcomer division costumes will be optional. Current costume styles are recommended and must be in good taste.

American Style – Ladies
Cocktail dance dresses with flared skirts are recommended for the Ballroom Divisions. The length of the gown is optional, provided the feet are visible. Current styles in the Rhythm Division are recommended provided that costumes do not reveal the buttocks or other parts of the body indiscriminately. If, in the opinion of the Rules Committee, too much flesh is exposed, a couple will be penalized and/or disqualified.

American Style - Gentlemen
In the Ballroom Division, Tuxedos, or Tails are recommended; with black or navy blue preferred. Current styles in the Latin and Rhythm Divisions are recommended.

Theatrical – Ladies & Gentlemen
Costumes are acceptable. Please note that all competitors in any Theatrical category will be required to wear costumes that do not reveal the buttocks or other parts of the body indiscriminately. If, in the opinion of the Rules Committee, too much flesh is exposed, a couple will be penalized and/or disqualified.

International Style – Ladies
Traditional Ball Gowns or Full Length Gowns currently in vogue in the International Standard section are recommended. Current styles in the Latin section are recommended provided that costumes do not reveal the buttocks or other parts of the body indiscriminately. If, in the opinion of the Rules Committee, too much flesh is exposed, a couple will be penalized and/or disqualified.

International Style – Gentlemen
Formal Tail Suits in the International Standard section are recommended. Current styles in the Latin section are recommended.

GENERAL
Competitors in any division who wear costumes deemed by the organizers to be unsuitable will be requested to change. If such request is not followed, the competitors entry will be cancelled and the entry fee will NOT be refunded.

 
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