Capital Swing 2024 Competition Rules
General Competition Eligibility
Entry Requirements
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Role/Gender Inclusiveness |
To compete at our event, you must:
– Have a full weekend pass. – Register for each competition by the official entry deadline. (See the weekend schedule.) – Pay any required entry fees. – Sign a legal waiver. (If you are under 18, your parent or guardian must sign for you.) *Minimum age requirement: 12 years old.* – Meet all other specific entry requirements outlined in the rules specific to each division. *Note that it is our expectation that attendees read, understand, and abide by our Code of Conduct in all Capital Swing-related activities, including competitions. |
Capital Swing allows people of any gender to dance as a leader or follower. We encourage you to register for whatever role/division you feel will maximize your weekend experience, assuming you qualify based on the parameters listed below specific to each division...
– Individuals may NOT enter the same competition more than once, regardless of role. – Individuals may enter a maximum of two unique skill divisions within two different roles, however per WSDC rules, may only dance one level down from their “Primary” role, *without* petitioning. The WSDC recently adjusted their rules to allow for individuals to petition down two levels. Petitions must be submitted prior to 9:30PM on Friday evening, 2/16/24. |
Division Formats/Rules
Jack & Jill Competitions
*WSDC*
Jack & Jill competitions are designed to highlight skills in improvisational (Lead/Follow) swing dancing, with a variety of partners and music. As we are a West Coast Swing-Centric event, our Jack & Jill competitions will be based in WCS.
In all Jack & Jill competitions, competitors enter as individuals, are randomly assigned partners, and dance to music selected by the appointed competition DJ. At Capital Swing 2024, we will be offering 7 different Jack & Jill competitions, varying based on level or age.
WSDC Registered Jack & Jills: Capital Swing 2024 is a World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Registry event, which means that there will be WSDC points awarded according to placements/results for the applicable divisions.
Westie Blues Throwdown is a NON-WSDC contest, and the format will be "Tap-In / Tap-Out" style. Registration $20 on the floor.
Below is a list of the divisions we are offering, along with the guidelines for participation.
In all Jack & Jill competitions, competitors enter as individuals, are randomly assigned partners, and dance to music selected by the appointed competition DJ. At Capital Swing 2024, we will be offering 7 different Jack & Jill competitions, varying based on level or age.
WSDC Registered Jack & Jills: Capital Swing 2024 is a World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Registry event, which means that there will be WSDC points awarded according to placements/results for the applicable divisions.
Westie Blues Throwdown is a NON-WSDC contest, and the format will be "Tap-In / Tap-Out" style. Registration $20 on the floor.
Below is a list of the divisions we are offering, along with the guidelines for participation.
Novice
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Intermediate Jack & Jill |
Masters
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- If you have earned fewer than 15 Novice points, you are required to compete in Novice.
- If you have earned 16 to 29 Novice points, you have the option to compete in Novice. - If you have earned 30+ Novice points, you are required to compete in Intermediate. - If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level. |
- If you have earned 16+ Novice points, you have the option to compete in Intermediate.
- If you have 30+ Novice points, you are required to compete in Intermediate. - If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level. |
- Masters Jack & Jill is open to any level of competitor, however they must be 50+ years of age.
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Advanced
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All Stars
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Champions
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- If you have earned 30+ Intermediate points, you have the option to compete in Advanced.
- If you have earned 45+ Intermediate points, you are required to compete in Advanced. - If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level. |
- If you have earned 60+ Advanced points in the past 36 months*, you have the option to compete in All Stars.
- If you have earned 90+ Advanced points in the past 36 months*, you are required to compete in All Stars. - If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level. |
- If you have any number of Champions points, you have the option to compete in Champions.
- If you have earned 150+ All-Stars points, you have the option to compete in Champions. - If you have 10+ Champions points in the last 7 years, you are required to compete in Champions. -I f you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level. |
Submitting A Petition
If you wish to dance in a division that you do not meet the qualifications for, as stated above, you can submit a petition. Petitions may be submitted on site at the event before 9:30PM Friday Night, or via email prior.
You can submit a petition by filling out the WSDC Petition Form and emailing the form to CapitalSwingConvention@gmail.com.
Your petition will be passed on to Head Judge, Courtney Adair, for review. We will do our best to review your petition and provide a response as quickly as possible.
You can submit a petition by filling out the WSDC Petition Form and emailing the form to CapitalSwingConvention@gmail.com.
Your petition will be passed on to Head Judge, Courtney Adair, for review. We will do our best to review your petition and provide a response as quickly as possible.
Westie Blues Throwdown
Jackpot Jack & Jill
- Open to all levels.
- Register on the spot at 1AM in California Ballroom.
- $20 Entry. Winning couple takes home the full cash pot.
- Judges will be using "Tap-In / Tap-Out" method to judge. This is NOT a WSDC contest.
- Register on the spot at 1AM in California Ballroom.
- $20 Entry. Winning couple takes home the full cash pot.
- Judges will be using "Tap-In / Tap-Out" method to judge. This is NOT a WSDC contest.
Strictly Swing Competitions
Strictly Swing competitions are designed to highlight skills in improvisational (Lead/follow) swing dancing, with a variety of partners and music. As we are a West Coast Swing-Centric event, our Strictly Swing competitions will be predominantly WCS-based. In Strictly Swing divisions, you choose your partner ahead of time and enter as a couple, which you will be judged as. Strictly Swing competitors will dance to music selected by the appointed competition DJ.
At Capital Swing 2024, we will be offering 4 different Strictly Swing
competitions, varying based on level, age, and/or style of dance.
At Capital Swing 2024, we will be offering 4 different Strictly Swing
competitions, varying based on level, age, and/or style of dance.
Strictly Swing B
- Open to Newcomer, Novice, and Intermediate level competitors (Based on WSDC points)
- If either of the individuals entered in the partnership qualify for Advanced or higher (Based on WSDC points), the partnership must dance up in Strictly Swing A. |
Strictly Swing A- Open to Advanced and All Stars level competitors (Based on WSDC points)
- If either of the individuals entered in the partnership have any Champions WSDC points earned in the last 5 years, that individual must dance up in "Champions Choice", and adhere to the rules specific to that division. |
Strictly Swing
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"Champions Choice" Strictly Swing- Open to all Champion level competitors, however there may only be one Champion level competitor in each partnership. For this competition, we are defining "Champion level competitor" based on whether they have any Champions' WSDC points registered in the last 5 calendar years.
*Note that if a dancer chooses to dance in Champions J&J, they will also be included in the "Champion Level Competitor" group, even if they haven't earned a Champion point in the last 5 years. |
Routine Competitions
Pro/Am
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Rising Star *Rising Star Tour* |
- Pro/Am routines represents an opportunity for amateur dancers to gain experience in the routine process with an experienced professional.
- The "Pro" in the partnership must provide instruction to the "Am", and compete at the All Star or Champion level (based on WSDC points) - The "Am" in the partnership must be at the Advanced level or below (by WSDC points). |
- Rising Star routines represent an opportunity for amateur dancers to gain experience in the routine process with their peers.
- Capital Swing 2024 is a Rising Star Tour event. Click HERE for more information on the Rising Star Tour, and the rules that we comply with in order to maintain competitive consistency across the tour. |
Classic *NASDE*- Classic is an open routine division, where no lifts are allowed.
- Capital Swing 2024 is a NASDE Tour Event. Click HERE for more information on the NASDE Tour, and the rules we comply with in order to maintain competitive consistency across the tour. |
Showcase *NASDE*- Showcase is an open routine division, where lifts are required.
- Capital Swing 2024 is a NASDE Tour Event. Click HERE for more information on the NASDE Tour, and the rules we comply with in order to maintain competitive consistency across the tour. |