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Rules and Regulations
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The United States DanceSport Championships® are conducted under the rules and regulations governing competitions and championships recognized by the National Dance Council of America, Inc. Some of the NDCA rules that directly apply to amateur competitors, along with additional rules applied by the organizer follow:
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Syllabus
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Strict adherence required
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All international style syllabus competitions are restricted to the ISTD Bronze, Silver & Gold syllabus. American Style and Newcomer syllabus events may use any syllabus from member organizations of the NDCA as well as the BYU syllabus. Couples must dance within the framework of the accepted syllabi, & without embellishment. Figures must be danced as defined in the ISTD technique book. Partial figures may not be utilized unless so specified in the "precedes & follows" sections. Couples dancing out of syllabus will be warned once & then disqualified
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