You can also print the following information from our Information and Registration Packet

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For the Single Dance Events (Newcomer through Gold), couples choose which dance(s) they would like to compete in.

For the Multi-dance Events (Advanced and Open), couples dance the set of dances specified. These events are indicated by a slash between two or more dances.

For the Team Match Event, 5 dances: Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, EC Swing, and Salsa. Teams consist of at least 4 couples and each team can enter only 1 couple for each dance.  No couple can be entered in more than 2 dances, although switching partners is permitted. Team entries will be taken during the competition.

The music provided for each dance will be approximately 1½ minutes long. Couples entered in International style events must dance International style, and those in American style events must dance American style.

For the Formation Team Event, teams must consist of at least 4 couples and dance a choreographed routine to their own selection of music. Please bring your music on CD.

Mixed and matched gender entries welcome.

Lifts and drops are NOT permitted in any event.

The terms Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Advanced, and Open are used to keep the level of skill among dancers in an event similar. Newcomer through Gold levels in International and American style events are restricted to syllabus figures. Lists of syllabus figures can be found at:

http://www.usistd.org

Direct link:

http://www.usistd.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=51

Both dancers in a couple must be eligible to dance at the level entered. In addition to dancing at their level each dancer may dance in events one level higher of the same dance style. For the Nightclub event, if you register for the Newcomer/Beginner level you cannot register for the Intermediate/Advanced level and vice versa.  Dancers that have competed in a level in which they have placed in either first, second, or third place must compete in the next level up. 

Pre-teen event is for couples under 11
Junior event is for couples 12 to 15

Newcomer events are strictly for those just getting started and with no formal training or competitive experience. Those taking their first semester of beginning ballroom dance will find this category just right. Bronze syllabus figures can be used. No costumes.

Bronze events are for couples with minimal competitive experience. Bronze syllabus figures can be used.  No costumes.

Silver events are for dancers with competitive experience. Those taking intermediate level classes and dancing regularly should find this category appropriate.  Bronze and silver syllabus figures can be used.  Costumes are optional.

Gold events are for dancers with more competitive experience and any syllabus figures are permitted.  Costumes are optional.

Advanced events are for dancers with considerable competitive experience. No syllabus restrictions.  Costumes are recommended.

Open events are for couples with substantial competitive experience that are at the novice, pre-champ, or championship level. No restrictions on dance figures.  Costumes highly recommended.



 

Last day to register: Friday, November 6th. There will be a late fee of $15 per person after the deadline.  Late registrations may be accepted ONLY if they do not affect the number of heats in any event.

Competitors please send payment in advance.  Payments should be postmarked before or on Saturday, November 7 2009. Envelopes postmarked after November 7th will incur a late fee of $15 per person.  

Clubs, organizations, and studios that are paying as a group, send a list of competitors you are paying for along with payment. Competitors on this list must also register online no later than Friday, November 6th and payment should also be postmarked by Nov. 7th.  No group payment will be accepted at the door.

The only payments accepted at the door will be those of late registrants and spectators.  Spectators do not need to send payment in advance.


Please make check or money order payable to:
“(AS) / Ballroom Dance Club”

All fees must be paid before competing in any event. 
 

Email us to request a reimbursement no later than Monday, November 16, 2009.   
No refunds after November 16th. 

MAILING ADDRESS

Send payments to:

SJSU Ballroom Dance Club
Student Involvement,  Box # 10
One Washington Square, Clark Hall 140
San Jose, CA.  95192 - 0038

Please do not use the online registration form to make changes.  You will receive a confirmation email when you register.  Please reply to the confirmation email indicating the changes no later than Monday, November 16th.  Changes to registration after November 16th can only be made during registration time the day of the competition. **

Changes after November 16th that entail ADDING into events can be made ONLY if they do not affect the number of heats in any event.

**Current registration times (subject to change at any time):

    
9:30 am – 10:30 am
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Contact us at bdc@email.sjsu.edu if you have any question.

The organizers, the SJSU Ballroom Dance Club, the SJSU Student Union, the SJSU employees/staff, and San José State University cannot be held responsible for injuries sustained by persons attending this event whether as spectators or competitors, nor can they be held liable for the loss, damage, or theft of any personal property.  By registering for this event you state your understanding that every competitor participates at his or her own risk. The organizers reserve the right to cancel, combine, or change any event at any time.  The fees are not refundable after Monday, November 16, 2009.