2009 Texas Salsa Championship Rules

How many entries may a group submit?

All team members may take part in the Couple Competitions -bachata, merengue and salsa. In addition each group may present one couple ensemble routine and one freestyle ensemble routine. Selected couples from each ensemble may present a couple routine entry.

We encourage all groups to take advantage of the opportunity to take the Master Class.

Entries will be taken on a first come first serve basis.  

Release Forms

Release forms are a requirement for participation. Release form MUST BE SUBMITTED by each individual dancer participating in the  workshops showcases, exhibitions or competitions.  Release forms will be due at the time of payment along with Championship Application.

Time and Tardy Penalty

Check your performance times carefully--All times are approximate!   Dancers who are not ready to perform when their number is called will receive a five point penalty from each of the four judges and they will be bumped to the end of the category.  If dancers arrive after a category has been completed they will miss their opportunity to perform and compete.

Attire

Workshop: Student are to wear clothes and shoes comfortable for dancing. Special attire is not required. Loose baggy shirts on are not recommended for female dancers because they make it difficult to follow the lead.

Competition: Directors should inspect dancers for costume appropriateness. Strike a balance between tropical Caribbean and age appropriate high school attire.  Professional salsa shoes are encouraged but not required. For safety and comfort practice in your performance shoes. 

Salsa Social: Dress to impress but in an age appropriate high school attire.

Substitutions

Program will be by entry number so teachers may substitute dancers and change the music .When substitution or additions are made the entry must remain in the original category.
 

Entry Forms

FILL OUT A SEPARATE Application for each entry and showcase.

Fill IN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON ALL FORMS!  You may find it easier to make on master copy with all the repeated information and then fill in the particular information for each entry.

Faxed entry forms will not be accepted.  All entry forms are to Emailed to lizgallego@hawkpci.net

Music

EACH ENTRY MUST BE ON A SEPARATE CD!!

All CD's MUST BE LABELED AS FOLLOWS:

Competition entry number
Name (school or group)

CD (CD's should contain only the competing entry)

Time Limits

Time is taken from the moment the music begins. Time limits are as follows:

2:00 -minuets for Couples Routines
3:00 -4:00 minutes ensembles routines
 

Bennie Jones
Music Editing and Video Editing
Benny is the Sound and Light technician at the Latino Cultural Arts Center.
In addition to doing excellent work, he charges very reasonable fees and does honors timelines.

Email:  bennyjones2@yahoo.com
Phone:  214 243 6678

Dressing Rooms

We will be using the gymnasium as a giant dressing room. We have a limited number of tables that will be available on a first come first serve basis. Please bring hanging racks etc. Bathrooms are near by when privacy is needed.

Props

Hats, canes, chairs, and other props may be used. Any minor scenery must be set up and taken off within time limits. Special lighting, knives, and fire are strictly prohibited.

Stage Preparation Time

There will be no rehearsal time on stage. Groups are to prepare to  perform in a gymnasium. We will use a  Marley dance floor  24 X 24.

Warm-up

Room 279 will be available for warm-up. Please remember that all groups would like to stretch and warm-up before performing so do not rehearse and monopolize the studio. 

The gym may also be used for warm-up. Please  remain on the blue covering.

Deportment of Contestants

Contestants, sponsors, and chaperones must conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. Good sportsmanship will be required for participation. Smoking and eating are not allowed in the auditorium, gymnasium, or classrooms at any time. Students eating  in the auditorium, gymnasium classrooms or dressing rooms will immediately be disqualified from the entire competition.

One Chaperone for every ten students.

Directors please monitor your students closely. Unfortunate and embarrassing circumstances can be avoided.  Property damage in the building must be reported at once. Deliberate damage to property will result in the forfeit of all awards and result in the probationary status for the entire group for two  years. Groups will be charged for the restoration of damaged property.
 

Video Cameras and Photography

There will be a $25 video permit for video taping the master classes on Saturday morning.  Electrical outlets will not be available for your usage.  When taking photographs, please use only cameras without flash attachments. Do not stand in front of the performance area.