| Dance | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Waltz | W |
| Tango | T |
| Viennese Waltz | V.W |
| Foxtrot | F |
| Quick Step | Q.S |
| Rumba | R |
| Cha Cha Cha | CCC |
| Samba | S |
| Paso Doble | P.D |
| Mambo | M |
| Swing | SW |
| Bolero | B |
| Professional | PRO |
| Amateur | AM |
American Style
Here you’ll find everything you need to know before stepping on stage — categories, levels, and performance formats for American Style entries.
AGE GROUPS ARE DETEERMINED BY YEAR OF BIRTH
Mini Kids Under 8
2019 up today
Juvenile 1 Under 10
2017-2018
Juvenile 2 Under 12
2015-2016
Junior 1 Under 14
2013-2014
Junior 2 Under 16
2011-2012
Youth Under 19
2008 – 2010
Under 21
2006 – 2010
Amateur Over 16
2007 and older
Senior
Over 35
Time Limits / Music
- Solo
- Music duration for all categories: 1:30 minutes
- Duets - Trios
- Music duration for all categories: 3:00 minutes
- Groups
- Music duration for ALL groups: up to 3:00 minutes
- For all solo categories, music is provided by the organizers. For all duets, trios, and group categories, music must be provided by the contestants.
- Dance Styles
- American Couples – Ballroom (Smooth)
| Level | Type | Table | Dances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | AM/AM | Table Α | W, F |
| Bronze | PRO/AM | Table Α | W, F |
| Bronze | AM/PRO | Table Α | W, F |
| Silver | AM/AM | Table Α | W, F, T |
| Silver | PRO/AM | Table Α | W, F, T |
| Silver | AM/PRO | Table Α | W, F, T |
| Gold | AM/AM | Table Α | W, F, T, V.W |
| Gold | PRO/AM | Table Α | W, F, T, V.W |
| Gold | AM/PRO | Table Α | W, F, T, V.W |
- AMERICAN COUPLES – LATIN
| Level | Type | Table | Dances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | AM/AM | Table Α | R, CCC |
| Bronze | PRO/AM | Table Α | R, CCC |
| Bronze | AM/PRO | Table Α | R, CCC |
| Silver | AM/AM | Table Α | R, CCC, M |
| Silver | PRO/AM | Table Α | R, CCC, M |
| Silver | AM/PRO | Table Α | R, CCC, M |
| Gold | AM/AM | Table Α | R, CCC, M, S |
| Gold | PRO/AM | Table Α | R, CCC, M, S |
| Gold | AM/PRO | Table Α | R, CCC, M, S |