International Style
Here you’ll find everything you need to know before stepping on stage — categories, levels, and performance formats for International 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: up to 1:30 minutes
- Duets - Trios
- Music duration for all categories: up to 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. All music tracks must be submitted to the organizers along with the application form, and choreographers or instructors are requested to also have the music available on a USB stick on the day of the competition in case of any technical issues.
- Solo Categories
| Event | Dances | Age / Category |
|---|---|---|
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Mini Kids |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J | Juvenile Beginners |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Juvenile 1 |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Juvenile 2 |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J | Junior Beginners |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Junior 1 |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Junior 2 |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Youth |
| Solo One Dance | R, Ch, S, Pd, J, W, T, Q | Adult |
- Couples Open Categories
| Category | Dances / Description |
|---|---|
| Professional Open Latin | 5 Dances |
| Professional Open Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Adult Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Rising Stars Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Under 21 Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Youth Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Junior Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Juvenile Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Seniors Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Over 40 Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Over 50 Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Over 60 Open Latin & Ballroom | 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 1+2 Open Latin One Dance | Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba |
| Juvenile 1+2 Open Latin 3 Dances | Ch, S, R |
| Juvenile 1+2 Open Ballroom One Dance | Waltz, Tango, Quickstep |
| Juvenile 1+2 Open Ballroom 3 Dances | W, T, Q |
| Juniors Open Latin One Dance | Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive |
| Juniors Open Latin 3 Dances | Ch, S, R |
| Juniors Open Ballroom One Dance | Waltz, Tango, Quickstep |
| Juniors Open Ballroom 3 Dances | W, T, Q |
| Youth Open Latin One Dance | Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba |
| Youth Open Latin 3 Dances | Ch, S, R |
| Youth Open Ballroom One Dance | Waltz, Tango, Quickstep |
| Youth Open Ballroom 3 Dances | W, T, Q |
| Adult Open Latin 3 Dances | R, Ch, S |
| Adult Open Ballroom 3 Dances | W, T, Q |
| Adult Open One Dance Latin | Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive |
| Adult Open One Dance Ballroom | Waltz, Tango, Quickstep |
| Adult Open One Dance Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Argentine Tango | – |
| Adult One Dance Argentine Tango Escenario | – |
| Pro/Am One Dance Latin Open Junior | Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive |
| Pro/Am One Dance Latin Open Youth | Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive |
| Pro/Am One Dance Latin Open Adult | Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive |
| Pro/Am One Dance Latin Open Adult | Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Argentine Tango |
| Pro/Am One Dance Ballroom Open Adult | Waltz, Tango, Quickstep |
| Pro/Am 3 Dances Latin Open Adult | Ch, S, R |
| Pro/Am 3 Dances Ballroom Open Adult | W, T, Q |
| Pro/Am 4 Dances American Smooth Open Adult | W, T, SF, VW |
| Pro/Am 5 Dances American Smooth Open Adult | – |
| Pro/Am Showdance | – |
- Couples Closed Categories
* In 3-Dance Closed Categories the dances are Ch-R-J for Latin and W-T-Q for Ballroom
| Age / Category | Dance Style | Level | Type | Dances / Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Kids | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Mini Kids | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 1 | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 1 | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 1 | Ballroom | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 1 | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior | Latin | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Latin | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Latin | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior | Latin | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Latin | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Latin | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior | Ballroom | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Junior | Ballroom | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Ballroom | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Ballroom | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Junior | Ballroom | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior 1 | Ballroom | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Junior 2 | Ballroom | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Youth | Latin | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Youth | Ballroom | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Adults | Latin | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Bronze | Am/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Bronze | Pro/Am | 1 Dance, 3 Dances, 5 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Silver | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Silver | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Gold | Am/Am | 5 Dances |
| Adults | Ballroom | Gold | Pro/Am | 5 Dances |
| Senior | Latin | Bronze | Am/Am | 3 Dances |
| Senior | Latin | Bronze | Pro/Am | 3 Dances |
| Am/Am One Dance | American Rhythm | Closed Bronze | – | Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing |
| Pro/Am One Dance | American Rhythm | Closed Bronze | – | Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba |
| Am/Am 3 Dances | American Rhythm | Closed Bronze | – | Ch, R, Sw |
| Pro/Am 3 Dances | American Rhythm | Closed Bronze | – | Ch, R, Sw |
| Am/Am One Dance | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | – | Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot |
| Pro/Am One Dance | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | – | Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot |
| Am/Am 3 Dances | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | Adults | – |
| Pro/Am 3 Dances | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | Adults | – |
| Am/Am 5 Dances | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | Adults | – |
| Pro/Am 5 Dances | American Smooth | Closed Bronze | Adults | – |
- Teams Categories
| Group Type | Age / Category |
|---|---|
| All Ladies Latin Groups | Mini Kids, Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult |
| Latin Synchro Groups | Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult |
| All Ladies Latin Show Dance Groups | Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult |
| All Ladies Latin One Dance Groups | Juvenile, Junior, Youth, Adult |
| All Ladies Salsa Groups | Adult |
| Argentine Tango Groups | Adult |
- Duos (Ladies) Categories
* In 3-Dance Duos Categories the dances are R-Ch-J for Latin and W-T-Q for Ballroom
| Age / Category | Dance Style | Level | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile 1 | Latin | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juniors | Latin | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Youth | Latin | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Adults | Latin | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 1 | Latin | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 2 | Latin | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Junior | Latin | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Youth | Latin | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Adult | Latin | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 1 | Ballroom | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juniors | Ballroom | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Youth | Ballroom | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Adults | Ballroom | Closed Bronze | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 1 | Ballroom | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Juvenile 2 | Ballroom | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Junior | Ballroom | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Youth | Ballroom | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |
| Adult | Ballroom | Open | Ladies 1 Dance |