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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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Costume Guidelines
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1.Rights of Organizer
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Any amateur competitor who wears a costume deemed by the organizers to be unsuitable will be requested to change. If such request is not followed, the competitor will not be allowed to dance and their entry will be canceled. Professional Competitors are asked to please take into consideration the costuming standards of the hosting university. Specific costume rules are listed in the official competition syllabus
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Amateur Costumes
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Adult Couples (Standard, Latin, Cabaret, Novice, Pre-Championship and Championship):
Men: Costumes appropriate to the style.
1. Latin shirts may be open to a point eight inches down from the Supra Sternal Notch (Jugular Notch)
2. Sheer fabric may only be worn on the arm. No sleeveless shirts.
3. No earrings allowed.
Women: Costumes appropriate to the style.
1. Regular cut dance trunks and fishnet hose must be worn.
2. Straps over both shoulders of at least one inch in width are required. If multiple straps go over a shoulder at least
one strap must be the required one inch wide from front to back. Halter tops or designs that resemble them are not permitted.
3. Lower backs must be covered from a point five (5) inches above the waist line.
4. Sheer fabric on the bodice may be used from the top of the bustline up, in front, and in the back, from five inches above the waist up, in this case straps are not required.
5. Skirts may be broken or slitted from the trunk line down, but must cover the legs to mid-thigh when not in motion.
6. Skin from the front to a point several inches behind the sides (axilla-line) must be covered.
7. Cutouts or nude fabrics are not allowed.
8. Unitards are not allowed
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Junior and Youth Costumes
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Junior and Youth Championship Couples may wear the attire specified for Junior & Youth Syllabus Couples or attire specified for the Adult Couples.
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Pre-teen couples
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Pre-Teens must dress as listed below.
BOYS
TROUSERS: a)Black or dark blue color only b)High waist optional c)Underfoot strap optional
SHIRTS: a)Plain white long sleeved collared shirt only b) No pleats or ribbing c)Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
MATERIALS: a) Fabrics must be plain, ie: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend b)No satin or shiny fabrics c) No glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins allowed d) Decorations - not allowed VESTS: a)Dark vest or sweater allowed for standard/smooth competitions. TIE: a) Black color only, may be either straight or bow. SOCKS: a) *Black or dark blue color only. SHOES a) Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches MAKEUP - Not allowed. HAIRSTYLE - Long hair must be worn in a pony tail. No earrings allowed.
GIRLS
Skirt with top or simple dress with attached under garment or leotard top with full skirt
SKIRTS a)Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles. One simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer b) No use of boning, frills, splits, openings, fishing line, etc c)Length of skirt must not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee cap and no longer than 1 inch below the knee cap. NECKLINES a)Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'peter pan' collar, and regular collar are allowed. SLEEVES are required a) Long, short, elbow length, cap, or puff styles are allowed b)Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line. c) No "finger loops" allowed MATERIALS a)Fabrics MUST be only one color throughout. b)No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating 'light or pattern effects'. c) No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills or sequins d)No flesh color fabric e)Any use of color coordinated 'see through' fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed. SHOES a)Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches, and must be block heel style if a dance shoe. SOCKS: a)White ankle socks or flesh colored pantyhose must be worn. b) No fishnet tights. OTHER. a)No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands. b) No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair c) No jewelry is allowed d) No makeup allowed e)Use of fake eyelashes, fake fingernails, colored or glitter hairspray is forbidden.
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Syllabus and Newcomer Costumes
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Pre-teen Syllabus Competitors : Must adhere to the Pre-teen dress requirements, and additionally must wear white top and black skirt (ladies) -white shirt and black pants (men)
Junior and Youth Syllabus Competitors : Must adhere to the Pre-teen syllabus dress requirements ( black and white) with the following exceptions: MEN: Shoe heel height may not exceed 2 inches WOMEN: Basic make up, fishnets and small earrings allowed, No restriction on heel height.
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