Kiwi Classic

Adjudicators & Awards:

Highly Qualified Judges will be selected from NZ, Australia and USA.

In all cases their experience and capability will be associated with the style of dance being judged. Adjudicators marks will be final.

The Skating System of Scrutineering may be used for all events.

Cash Prizes awarded to Events 16, 17, 18 only

All other 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd event place getters will receive awards and certificates.

Accommodation:

The Langham Hotel offers 5 Star luxury at a very reasonable price. Please refer to their website: www.aucklandlanghamhotels.co.nz

Dance Workshops – Sunday:

A number of workshops will be held on Sunday 10^th April for all dancers. More information will be sent shortly.

Venue:

The Great Room at the Langham Hotel is New Zealands premier Ballroom. In keeping with this venue a smart/high standard of dress is expected from dancers and spectators throughout the day and night.

The venue is fully air conditioned and all facilities are 5 star.

Physiotherapist:

A physiotherapist will be onsite for your use throughout the competition (charges may apply)

Refreshments:

Cash bar and refreshments will be available throughout the day. No large food bags to be taken into the Ballroom.

After Party:

At the conclusion of the evening events an ‘After Party’ will be held to enable all dancers and spectators to relax and unwind. A cash bar will operate and a live band will perform. Tickets are available with your ticket order ($10) or from the programme sales counter.

Video Camera Licence:

Video recording of the event, movie/video/DVD cameras of any description may be used during the competition events on the programme subject to the purchase of an official Licence Card ($15) which can be purchased with your ticket order or on the day from the programme sales table. The Licence Card must be attached to the camera at all times.

Programme Advertising & Vendor Stall Reservations are available on email request.

Programme of Events:

(please read all attached conditions of entry)

Dancesport

Juvenile Open

1. Ballroom – W, SF, Q

2. Latin – C, S, R

3. New Vogue – Ch, TT, GT

Junior Open

4. Ballroom – W, SF, Q

5. Latin – C, S, R

6. New Vogue – Ch, TT, GT

Adult Level 2

7. Ballroom – W, Q

8. Latin American – R, C

9. New Vogue – Car, SW

Adult Open

10. Ballroom – W, T, SF, VW, Q

11. Latin – C, S, R, PD, J

12. New Vogue – BB, Luc, TT, TLW, GT

Senior >35 Open

13. Ballroom – W, T, SF, VW,

14. Latin – C, S, R, J

15 New Vogue – Car, TW, LB, SW,

Professional

16. Ballroom – W, T, F Q

17. Latin – C, S, R, J

18. New Vogue – TLW, Car, TT, GT

Pro/Am Bronze Adult & Senior >35

19. Ballroom single dances – W, T, SF, VW, Q

20. Latin single dances – C, S, R, PD, J

21. New Vogue single dances – TLW, TT, Car, Luc, GT

22. Rhythm single dances – C, R, S, M, B

23. Smooth single dances – W, T, SF, VW,

Pro/Am Silver Adult & Senior >35

24. Ballroom single dances – W, T, SF, VW, Q

25. Latin single dances – C, S, R, PD, J

26. New Vogue single dances – TLW, TT, Car, Luc, GT

27. Rhythm single dances – C, R, S, M, B

28. Smooth single dances – W, T, SF, VW

Pro/Am Gold Adult & Senior >35

29. Ballroom single dances – W, T, SF, VW, Q

30. Latin single dances – C, S, R, PD, J

31. New Vogue single dances – TLW, TT, Car, Luc, GT

32. Rhythm single dances – C, S, R, M, B

33. Smooth single dances – W, T, SF, VW

Pro/Am Bronze Open Multi Dance Adult & Senior >35

34. Ballroom – W, T, SF

35. Latin – C, R, S

36. New Vogue BB, TW, GT

37. Rhythm – C, R, S

38. Smooth – W, T, SF

Pro/Am Silver Open Multi Dance Adult & Senior >35

39. Ballroom – W, T, SF, Q

40. Latin – C, R, S, J

41. New Vogue – BB, TW, LB, GT

42. Rhythm – C, R, S, B

43. Smooth – W, T, SF, VW

Pro/Am Gold Open Multi Dance Adult & Senior >35

44. Ballroom – W, T, SF, VW, Q

45. Latin – C, R, S, PD, J

46. New Vogue – BB, TW, ExS, LB, GT

47. Rhythm – C, R, S, B, M

48. Smooth – W, T, SF, VW

Salsa

49. Amateur Freestyle – 1 slow, 1 fast - linear style

50. Open Freestyle – 1 slow, 1 fast – linear style

Tango

51. Stage Tango

Ceroc/Modern Jive

52. Beginner Freestyle

53. Intermediate Freestyle

54. Advanced Freestyle (includes A&B)

Rock n Roll

55. Junior Open <18

56. Senior Open Masters

57. Senior Open Masters >45

Formation Team

58. Open to all Styles

Kiwi Classic

Ticket Price List: (3 options)

All Prices shown in New Zealand Dollars:

Option 1:

Afternoon ticket:

Child<16 years:/Senior>65 years: $15

Adult:$20

Evening ticket:

Child<16 years:/Senior>65 years: $25

Adult: $30

All day/evening concession ticket:

Child<16 years:/Senior>65 years: $35

Adult: $40

Option 2:

Premium Reserved Table Seating:

Afternoon ticket: $30

Evening ticket: $50

Concession (all day/evening): $60

Option 3:

VIP Package: $250

An extensive VIP package is available for the weekend and includes:

1 Premium Table Seat for day and evening

1 Complimentary Gift Bag

2 x one dance entry fees (for Pro/Am events) or

1 x open multi dance entry fee

Complimentary Programme

Exclusive invitation to Friday Night Cocktail Party to meet the Adjudicators and VIP guests

1 Admission to the ‘After Party’ Function

1 Admission to all Sunday Workshops

General Conditions of Entry for ALL Events:

§ Official Closing Date is Friday 25^th March 2011

§ Late Entries may be accepted up to Friday 1^stApril 2011 subject to payment of the Late Entry Fee of $25 per couple in addition to the quoted Entry/Admission Fees.

§ Competitors entries will only be accepted when accompanied with the full remittance as stated on the entry form

§ No competition will be held up for late comers

§ No entries will be accepted on the day

§ The Skating System of judging may be used for all events

§ All events (other than Team events) will have multiple couples on the competition floor at any one time.

§ Dancers must be prepared to compete on a dance floor 18 metres x 12 metres

Open Formation Teams Conditions of Entry:

§ The Team event is open to any group and/or dance style

§ Teams to consist of at least 6 people (an equal ratio of males and females is not necessary)

§ Any number of lifts, dips and drops are permitted.

§ Dancers may only compete in one team

§ Music not to exceed 3 ½ minutes in length

Dancesport Conditions of Entry:

§ In open events lesser number of dances may be danced in the rounds through to the semi final

§ Senior Couples must choose to dance in Adult or Senior for each style they compete in

§ Open events are Open to all Levels/Grades

§ Optional Dress code for Level 2/Grade D events

§ It is expected that each dance will be of 1½ minutes duration. Time may be extended in semi-finals and finals.

§ All Dancesport & Pro/Am events are conducted under the rules and regulations of New Zealand Dance & Dancesport Council. www.dancesportnz.com

§ Pro/Am Senior is for students >35 years, they may dance both Adult and Senior events

§ Pro/Am Bronze equivalent to NZ Level 1 or 2 (Grade E,D)

§ Pro/Am Silver equivalent to NZ Level 3 or 4 (Grade C, B)

§ Pro/Am Gold equivalent to NZ Level 5 (Grade A) or Open

§ Pro/Am Bronze may dance one level higher. ie Silver

§ Pro/Am Silver may dance one level higher. ie Gold

§ Each Single dance is considered one event

§ Open Multi Dance is one event

§ Where practicable any 2 or more events may be combined. i.e. 2 events danced at the same time.

Salsa Conditions of Entry:

§ The Amateur Freestyle division will be open to any student or dancer who has not received any money from teaching or dancing Salsa as a professional. This division is restricted to 5 drops. Dips are permitted. No lifts are permitted.

§ The Open Freestyle division will be open to any student or dancer. This division is restricted to 5 drops. Dips are permitted. No lifts are permitted.

§ Each event will consist of 1 x slow and 1 x fast Salsa

Tango Conditions of Entry:

§ Unrestricted entry, amateurs and professionals

§ Participants will be able to express their view of the tango dance. This means that couples will be allowed to use movements, figures and applications not related to the traditional tango dance. However, the choreography must include traditional figures of Tango such as: eights, long walks, boleas, hooks, and the “milonguero embrace”.

§ Couples will be able to break the embrace and use techniques from other dance disciplines, provided they are justified and benefit the performance of the interpreter

§ Aerial tricks and other movements from other disciplines must not be excessive. This means that they must not exceed 1/3^rdof the performance. The couple must have floor movement sequences throughout the whole stage floor.

Ceroc/Modern Jive Conditions of Entry:

As these are freestyle events judges will be looking for non choreographed dancing. Obvious use of repeated sequences of moves (i.e. choreographed routines) will result in a lower ranking.

Dancers will be penalised for using aerials and this could result in disqualification

§ A baby aerial is any lift where one of the lady’s feet remains below the man’s waist (belt line) at all times

§ An aerial is any lift where both of the lady’s feet are above the man’s waist (belt line)

To qualify for Beginners you must meet ALL the following 5 criteria:

1. Have not attended any Ceroc classes, workshops or training higher than Beginner level prior to this competition

2. Beginner moving up workshops are considered to be at Beginner level

3. Beginner+/Improver classes are considered to be at Beginner level

4. Have been dancing Ceroc for less than one calendar year from your first Ceroc dance class

5. Have never placed in any other style of partner dance competition

§ One song only between 120 – 130bpm

§ Judging criteria – costume, execution of moves, sense of fun, timing

§ For Beginner Freestyle heats, semi-finals and finals will all be one song, minimum 2 minutes

To qualify for Intermediate you must meet ALL the following 2 criteria:

1. Have not attended any Ceroc classes, workshops or training higher than Intermediate level prior to this competition. All aerial workshops are considered to be Advanced level

2. Intermediate moving up workshops are considered to be at Intermediate level. Intermediate+/Improver classes are considered to be at Intermediate level

§ One song only between 120 – 140 bpm

§ Floor moves, baby aerials - allowed

§ Death spirals, aerials - not allowed

§ Judging criteria – connection with partner, costume, execution of moves, musical interpretation, sense of fun, style, timing

§ For Intermediate Freestyle heats, semi-finals and finals will all be one song, minimum 2 minutes

If you have attended Advanced Intro/Advanced classes or Advanced workshops prior to this competition, then you must compete in the Advanced category

§ Advanced includes both Advanced A&B competitors for this event

§ Floor moves, baby aerials – allowed

§ Death spirals, aerials – not allowed

§ Judging criteria – connection with partner, costume, difficulty of moves, execution of moves, musical interpretation, originality of moves, sense of fun, style, technical excellence, timing

§ Advanced heats and semi-finals will be one song for a minimum of 2 minutes. Freestyle final will be two songs, one slow and one fast, both of 2 to 3 minutes duration.

§ Songs between 80 – 165 bpm, song tempos may vary throughout the songs

Rock n Roll Conditions of Entry:

§ These competitions will follow the New Zealand Amateur Rock n Roll Association (NZARRA) rules. Please refer to www.rocknroll.org.nz.

§ Head Judge will be the NZARRA Head Judge.

§ Slow and Quick Rock n Roll music will be used for each event.

Disclaimer:

Participants hereby forever release and discharge the officers, directors, any person, employee affiliates, volunteer or business entity affiliated with the 2011 Kiwi Classic Dance Championship from liability for the following: Loss or theft of articles left anywhere on the premise, injuries sustained by any participants or any person attending this event. Participant acknowledges that he/she attends this event at own risk. Participant shall defend, indemnify, and hold event Organisers harmless from and against any and all claims and/or demands relating to this event.

2011 Kiwi Classic Dance Championships

9^th April 2011

Langham Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand

Entry Form for all non-Pro/Am Events

Name: Mr Reg #:

Name: Ms Reg #:

Address:

Contact email: Telephone:

Entering Events (please circle)

Dancesport

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Salsa

49 50

Tango

Ceroc/Modern Jive

52 53 54

Rock n Roll

55 56 57

Seating all prices in NZ Dollars)

Option 1.
Afternoon ticket Child<16:Senior>65	@ $15 per person =
Afternoon ticket Adult	@ $20 per person =
Evening ticket Child<16:Senior >65	@ $25 per person =
Evening ticket Adult	@ $30 per person =
All day and evening Concession Child: Senior	@ $35 per person =
All day and evening concession Adult	@ $40 per person =
Option 2.
Premium Reserved Table Seating - Afternoon	@ $30 per person =
Premium Reserved Table Seating - Evening	@ $50 per person =
Premium Reserved Table Concession	@ $60 per person =
Option 3.
VIP Exclusive Premium Package	@ $250 per person =

Video & After Party
Video Licence Card	@ $15 per person =
‘After Party’ Function	@ $10 per person =

	Grand Total =	NZ$

Entries Close 25^th March 2011. Late Entries close 1 April 2011 and will only be accepted on payment of a $25 late entry fee. Entrants have read and accepted all conditions on page 4.

Post to:

Kiwi Classic Dance Championships Entry

P O Box 35 813

Auckland 0630

New Zealand

Fax: 0064 9 476 9128

Email: kiwiclassic@northshoredancecentre.co.nz

Visa

Name on

Credit Card:_____________________________

Card Number:___________________________

Expiry Date:____________________________

Signature:______________________________

2011 Kiwi Classic Dance Championships

9^th April 2011, Langham Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand

Entry Form for all Pro/Am Events

Professionals Name: Mr/Ms Reg #:

Students Name: Mr/Ms Reg #:

Address:

Contact email: Telephone:

Entering Events: (Please tick) NZ $

	Adult Bronze	Adult Silver	Adult Gold	Senior Bronze	Senior Silver	Senior Gold	Cost per event
Open Multi Ballroom							@ $45
Open Multi Latin							@ $45
Open Multi New Vogue							@ $45
Open Multi Rhythm							@ $45
Open Multi Smooth							@ $40

Ballroom	Adult Bronze	Adult Silver	Adult Gold	Senior Bronze	Senior Silver	Senior Gold	Cost per dance
Waltz							@ $20
Tango							@ $20
Viennese Waltz							@ $20
Slow Foxtrot							@ $20
Quickstep							@ $20
Latin							@ $20
Cha Cha							@ $20
Samba							@ $20
Rumba							@ $20
Paso Doble							@ $20
Jive							@ $20
New Vogue							@ $20
Tracy Leigh Waltz							@ $20
Tango Terrific							@ $20
Carousel							@ $20
Lucille Waltz							@ $20
Gypsy Tap							@ $20
American Rhythm							@ $20
Cha Cha							@ $20
American Rumba							@ $20
Samba							@ $20
Bolero							@ $20
Mambo							@ $20
American Smooth							@ $20
Waltz							@ $20
Tango							@ $20
Slow Foxtrot							@ $20
Viennese Waltz							@ $20

Tickets: (all prices in NZ Dollars)

All day/evening concession Child<16: Senior >65	@ $35 per person =
All day/evening concession Adult	@ $40 per person =
All day/evening concession, Table	@ $60 per person =
VIP Exclusive Premium Package	@ $250 per person =
Video Licence Card	@ $15 per person =
‘After Party’ Function	@ $10 per person =
	Grand Total =	NZ$

(for Credit Card payments please complete the details at the bottom of page 5)

Entries Close 25^th March 2011. Late Entries close 1 April 2011 and will only be accepted on payment of a $25 late entry fee. Entrants have read and accepted all conditions on page 4.

Kiwi Classic Dance Championships, P O Box 35 813, Auckland 0630, New Zealand

2011 Kiwi Classic Dance Championships

9^th April 2011

Langham Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand

Entry Form for Formation Team Event (58)

Principal Studio/Choreographer:

Team Name:

From City:

Team Manager (contact person):

Contact email: Telephone:

Number of dancers in the Team:
Style of Dance Performed:
Name of Music:
Recording Artist:
Length of Music:
Special Requirements:

§ Team Managers will be responsible for ensuring a professional Music Mix on CD is supplied at least one week before the event. A second copy must be available on the day of the event.

§ Limited props are permitted, however, these are the responsibility of the Team Manager and must not interfere with any part of the days competition, nor cause any damage or injury to any person. The Organisers accept no responsibility for any consequence resulting from a performance. Please advise, under ‘special requirements’ what Props will be used.

§ Your Team must be prepared to perform during the day and the evening if required.

Tickets: (all prices in NZ Dollars)

Option 1.	Number
Afternoon ticket Child<16:Senior>65		@ $15 per person =
Afternoon ticket Adult		@ $20 per person =
Evening ticket Child<16:Senior >65		@ $25 per person =
Evening ticket Adult		@ $30 per person =
All day and evening Concession Child: Senior		@ $35 per person =
All day and evening concession Adult		@ $40 per person =
Option 2.
Premium Reserved Table Seating - Afternoon		@ $30 per person =
Premium Reserved Table Seating - Evening		@ $50 per person =
Premium Reserved Table Concession		@ $60 per person =
Option 3.
VIP Exclusive Premium Package		@ $250 per person =

Video & After Party
Video Licence Card		@ $15 per person =
‘After Party’ Function		@ $10 per person =

		Grand Total =	NZ$

(for Credit Card payments please complete the details at the bottom of page 5)

Entries Close 25^th March 2011. Late Entries close 1 April 2011 and will only be accepted on payment of a $25 late entry fee. Entrants have read and accepted all conditions on page 4.

Kiwi Classic Dance Championships, P O Box 35 813, Auckland 0630, New Zealand

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