Dance with a Stranger (Also known as Jack and Jill)
A test of social dance skill. It is a test of lead and follow ability.
About the dancing:
No choreography is allowed. No lifts or drops are allowed. This is a test of social dancing. Gender does not require a specific dance role.
What to wear:
No costumes are required.
About the Music:
The music for each dance is selected at random without the participants' prior knowledge. Music may vary in style, but are all withing the Swing genre. There will also be a mix of tempos, as musicians create and record music in that fashion and is enjoyed socially.
2015 Jack& Jill Winners: F: Randi L (Missoula, MT) L: Brad Dragt (Cheney, WA)
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Put yourself out there, you may win something awesome.
Contests
Hot Foot Houlihan
The test of all tests. How fast can you shim sham.
About the Dancing:
So the shim sham is the most amazing routine ever. Why? Nearly every Swing dancer learns this routine and is performed globally. It is a modest routine with lots of repeating steps. What that enables the individual dancer to do is to dance this routine and add a lot of their own personal style. This contest is to see how fast one can perform each of the steps clearly and being on time with the music.
What to Wear:
Costumes are also not required, but wear clothes that will not burst into flames because of your speed.
About the Music:
Prerecored music in the jazz-era or modern swing music of their choosing. Tempos will begin at 180 beats per minute.
This is a new division this year.
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30-Second Showcase
A test for established dancers to display dance ability, creativity and musicality.
About the Dancing:
This division is invitation only. Competitors must enter as a pair. Competitors will perform an original-choreographed routine to approximately 30 seconds (not to exceed 45 seconds) of pre-recorded music. Originality and new material encouraged, although not required. There are no gender-based requirements. Individuals are limited to one entry in this division.
What to Wear:
Costumes are also not required but overall presentation will be considered by the judges.
About the Music:
Prerecored music in the jazz-era or modern swing music of their choosing. Dancing must be lindy hop and/or from the jazz era. Dancers are required to edit their music (either to cut or fade) and submit it in advance. Competitors may choose any part of their song to perform to; i.e. it need not be the first 30 seconds. Bring your music on a flash drive to the event. Competitors will be called to submit music. Please put the couple nuimber one the drive.
2015 Showcase Winners:1st Place: Stephanie Hinton & Joel Hunter
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Team Division
People swinging in unison
About the Dancing:
Perform a short, intersting, musical choreograph piece.
What to Wear:
Costumes are encouraged.
About the Music:
Prerecored music in the jazz-era or modern swing music of their choosing. The tempos are up to you. Minimum length 1:30. Maximum 4:00. Minimum of 2 couples or 4 dancers.
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Team Division
People swinging in unison
About the Dancing:
Perform a short, intersting, musical choreograph piece.
What to Wear:
Costumes are encouraged.
About the Music:
Prerecored music in the jazz-era or modern swing music of their choosing. The tempos are up to you. Minimum length 1:30. Maximum 4:00. Minimum of 2 couples or 4 dancers.
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Partner Charleston (Like a Jack and Jill but with more charleston)
A test of social dance skill and your knowledge of chareleston.
About the dancing:
Solo charleston accepted if done in social dance structure. This is a test of social dancing. Gender does not require a specific dance role.
What to wear:
No costumes are required.
About the Music:
The music for each dance is selected at random without the participants' prior knowledge. Music may vary in style, but are all withing the Swing genre. There will also be a mix of tempos, as musicians create and record music in that fashion and is enjoyed socially.
This is a new Division this year.