Contests
Click here for pre-contest information.
Balboa
Both "pure" Balboa and Bal-swing are permitted during the balboa
competitions.
Collegiate Shag
All styles of Collegiate Shag are allowed in the Strictly, but the
Jack and Jill will be limited to only Double Rhythm Shag
(meaning there are two slows and two quicks in the basic). Feel free
to do different rhythm moves, but to remain fun for everyone please
limit your basic to Double Rhythm. All rhythms are game in the
Strictly.
Jack and Jills
Jack and Jills are a great way to meet people, test your skills, and have fun.
Contestants do not need a partner to participate; they will be matched with a partner at
random. Each contestant will be given three songs, each
song with a different partner.
Those who make it through to the finals will dance with a single, randomly-selected partner
to live music! The final round will be an all-skate (all contestants on the floor).
The Jack and Jills are $5 each and are available for both Balboa and
Collegiate Shag.
Strictlys
You will need a partner for the strictly competitions. Strictlys
are a fun way for couples to show off the
moves they have been practicing. No choreography please.
If you make it through to the finals, you and your partner will be given a spotlight dance (limited by a set number of phrases) to live music!
Balboa and Collegiate Shag Strictlys cost $15 each. Contestants need to register as individuals (not as couples); a member of our team will
contact you to finish the registration process.
Rules
- To compete you must be registered for the entire weekend.
- You must be registered to compete by 1:00 PM on Saturday.
- A brief competitor's meeting will be held at 5:45 PM on Saturday. All competitors are required to attend.
- There is no limit on the number of competitions one can enter.
- Aerials will not be allowed during the Jack and Jills, but dips and floor tricks
are OK. Anything is permitted during the Strictlys.
- Dressing up is not required, but recommended.
- Be musical, creative, polite, and smile -- above all, HAVE FUN!
Prizes
Cash prizes! Details to be announced.
Pre-Holiday Contests
Get ready for the holiday with some pre-contests which are hosted around Austin leading up
to Hot Rhythm Holiday. These contests will be in the Jack and Jill format. Winners will
recieve a really cool certificate as well as a year membership to the Austin Traditional Jazz Society. This
membership will allow you to enter their jazz concerts free of charge!
Winners of these pre-contest can compete again and again but will only be allowed to win a
particular style once.