Competitions

Dynamic Duos Competitions General Rules

All competitions are $20 to enter per Duo partner (pre-reg or at the door on Friday night). Open will be limited to 40 competitors (20 Duos). Advanced will be limited to 32 competitors (16 Duos).

Detailed Guidelines

Since our competition is a bit different from the traditional solo jazz comp, here are some guidelines to aid in your preparation:

• Sign up with or without a partner - if you do not have a partner, we will find you one on the weekend!
  • Write us after you have registered if you would like to add or change a partner
• Physical Interaction with your partner is allowed!  You'll be primarily judged on your solo dancing. While some forms of partner dancing (e.g. Lindy Hop) is allowed, if excessive it will not count toward your score with the judges.
• Values the judges will be looking for:
  • Interaction between partners
  • Interaction between different duos
  • Non-physical engagement with the audience

General Schedule

Advanced Level will have Prelims on Friday night during the dance at the Historic German House, at the second band break, dancing to DJ’ed music.  Open Prelims will occur during the daytime on Saturday.

Finals for both competitions will occur during band sets on Saturday night, dancing to live music by Naomi and Her Handsome Devils!

Open vs Advanced

Open level is for anyone who has not placed at a regional or national solo jazz competition. If you have placed you must compete in Advanced.