AJC - Competition Events
There are 10 events in the 2009 AJC:.
* Like a Virgin (for those who have never competed before)
* Marnie Oliver Up & Coming (for those dancing since July 1st 2008)
* Showcase
* Slow Swing
* Strictly Lindy
* Fast Foot
* All Balboa Jam
* Solo Charleston:
* Jack and Jill (Open)
* Jack and Jill (Invitational)
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Below are the specific guidelines for each division, please read carefully before registering. Aerials are allowed in all events unless otherwise stated.
Like a Virgin: If you’ve never before felt the thrill of entering a swing competition, then you are a competition virgin and eligible for this division! It doesn’t matter how long you have been dancing for, as long as you’ve never competed before (excluding Jack n Jill comps). You must enter as a couple and dance Lindy Hop. Everyone will dance on the floor at the same time in an all-skate.
BPM Range: Medium paced track
Format: All-Skate for 90sec – 2 mins
Marnie Oliver Up & Comers Event: This event is only available to those who began swing dancing AFTER July 1st 2008 (you may only enter a Up & Coming division once). It’s a great opportunity for future advanced dancers to get out there and strut their stuff. You must enter as a couple and dance Lindy Hop. You don’t need to worry about spotlights or phrase by phrase formats; everyone will dance on the floor together in an all-skate. Get in there and have some fun!
BPM Range: Medium paced track
Format: All-Skate for 90sec – 2 mins
Showcase: This is an exciting division for individual couples to strut their best by choreographing their own routine to the music of their choosing. Maximum time is 2 mins and 30 seconds for each performance. Swing styles are assumed . This may include Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, 20’s Charleston and Blue.
Slow Swing: This division is all about expressing and bringing out the subtleties of the music… now that you have the time and skill to do it. Speed demons… this is not the event for you. Think gentle Lindy more than blues. You must enter as a couple.
BPM Range: less than 130bpm
Format: Phrase-by-phrase = 1 phrase per spotlight. Each couple will get 2 spotlights (blues phrasing = 6 × 8’s per phrase). There will be a short all-skate after the phrase-by-phrase format. The spotlights and the all-skate will be judged.
Strictly Lindy: This division is for the pure Lindy lovers. Couples get on the floor and dance Lindy Hop to the music provided. You must enter as a couple.
BPM Range: 160 – 200bpm
Format: Phrase-by-phrase = 2 phrases per spotlight. Each couple will get 3 spotlights. There will be a short all-skate after the phrase-by-phrase format. The spotlights and the all-skate will be judged.
Fast Foot: This is a Lindy Hop event. This division is all about speed and style! You must enter as a couple.
BPM Range: 250bmp +
Format: Phrase-by-phrase = 2 phrases per spotlight. Each couple will get 3 spotlights. There will be a short all-skate after the phrase-by-phrase format. The spotlights and the all-skate will be judged.
All Balboa Jam: Balboa lovers, this is your chance to showcase this shuffly dance we love so much. This division is not necessarily about pace, it’s about style and finesse and your chance to demonstrate an understanding of what Bal is all about! You must enter as a couple and dance Balboa (Pure Bal and/or Bal-swing) to the music provided.
BPM Range: 180 – 220bpm
Format: Single Spotlight of 60-90 seconds. There will be a short all-skate after the spotlight section. The spotlights and the all-skate will be judged.
Solo Charleston: It’s solo… it’s Charleston… there are no other rules! We’ll provide the music and using a phrase-by-phrase format competitors will bust it out with their best 20’s Charleston moves. Depending on the number of competitors, there may the need for heats and a final. The crazier, the better!
Jack and Jill: This event is for everyone and anyone of any level to jump in, and have some fun. In a Jack n Jill dancers are judged on their ability to lead/follow. Dancers will also be expected to dance lindy hop and will be judged accordingly as per the judging criteria. You enter as an individual and you don’t know who your partner will be… it’s completely random!
Heats: Your partners will be determined randomly. You will dance to 3 tracks, of various tempos – with a different partner each time. You will be judged individually.
Note: There are 24 lead places and 24 follow places available in the Jack and Jill heat. Places will be filled on a first come first served basis, so get in quickly!
Finals: Your competition number will be pulled out of a hat to determine your final partner. All couples will dance in two sections: spotlight, all-skate…all approximately 60 sec long. You will be judged as a team.
There are no rules, no judging criteria, no entry fee and no trophy… You just need to turn up on the night, put your name on the list and go for it. Judged by audience appreciation.
Heel Slide: Who can slide on their heels unassisted for the longest? Audience will be the judge, so make them love you!
