We consider an "amateur competitor" anyone who has not placed in an advanced or open level contest at HRH or like events. If you are unsure if you qualify as an amateur, email us at [email protected].
If you are unsure which level to choose, it's a good idea to ask your peers, your dance instructor, or someone who is familiar with your dancing.
Description In a Mix & Match, competitors do not need a partner. Each person is matched with someone at random. In the preliminary round, competitors are given three songs and dances each song with a different partner. Those who make it through to the final round dance with a single, randomly-selected partner to DJ'd music. Aerials are not allowed during the Mix & Match, but dips and floor tricks are permitted.
Competitors who compete as both a lead and follow: In the prelims, you will dance both roles in separate heats. In the finals, you will be asked to choose your preferred role, if you qualify in both. This is to ensure a fair and excellent experience for all competitors.
HRH is an uptempo dance event! Be prepared to dance to tempos that range from 180 - 240 bpm.
Finals will be spotlight format.
Strictly Contests
Levels
Amateur Balboa Strictly
Amateur Collegiate Shag Strictly
Advanced Balboa Strictly
Advanced Collegiate Shag Strictly
Considerations
We consider an "amateur competitor" anyone who has not placed in an advanced or open level contest at HRH or like events. If you are unsure if you qualify as an amateur, email us at [email protected].
If you are unsure which level to choose, it's a good idea to ask your peers, your dance instructor, or someone who is familiar with your dancing.
Description In a Strictly contest, competitors choose a partner in advance. In the preliminary round, competitors are given three songs and dance each song with the same partner. Those who make it through to finals must dance with their same chosen partner. In Strictly contests, air steps are allowed. Please be careful!
HRH is an uptempo dance event! Be prepared to dance to tempos that range from 180 - 240 bpm.
Finals format: TBD
The Triple Threat
Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop! In this strictly format contest, you will show your strengths in all three dances. The purse for this contest is $1000 ($500 per partner, awarded to 1st place only), so bring your "A" game! This contest is an open-level contest. Competitors who compete in The Triple Threat may also compete in our other contests.
Finals format: Dual spotlights, three rounds - Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop