Competitions
* Stepsheet links are attached to each dance
Rules & Regulations
Link to full rules and self placement guide HERE
Note - A Weekend Pass is REQUIRED to compete at PNWSDF.
Note - If you have placed Top 3 in an
All Star J&J Competition in Line Dance or Country Swing
you may NOT compete in the Advanced Division.
Line Dance Competition
Rules
2 Full Vanilla Walls Required - Can be at any point throughout the dance
Prelims - 90 Sec (2 Songs)
Semi Finals - 90 Sec (2 Songs)
Finals - Full Songs (1 Song)
Dancers must maintain proper spacing and distance throughout the entire dance.
Staggered spacing is required and must be maintained to allow everyone the opportunity for "dance space".
Variations must go with the flow of original dance choreography.
No Aerials Allowed
Aerial Definition - The dancer's feet may not leave the ground while the body is changing the plane of dance.
No props
Line Dance Judging Criteria - All Categories Weighted Equally
Timing - Line dance should be executed with proper stepsheet timing, variations must be on time with the music.
Technique - Line dance should be executed with proper stepsheet technique, variations and stepsheet choreography should demonstrate good body mechanics, foot placements and articulation, arm engagement and facial expressions.
Content - The styling and variations added to the stepsheet choreography.
Showmanship - The overall performance of the dance.
Country Swing Jack & Jill Competition
Rules
Dancer will enter under designated role - competing both designations lead & follow in the same level is not allowed.
Prelims - 90 Sec (3 Songs)
Semi Finals - 90 Sec (2 Songs)
Finals - Full Songs (2 Songs)
Dancers must maintain proper spacing and distance throughout the entire dance.
No Lifts Allowed - one foot must remain on the ground at all times.
No Props
Country Swing Judging Criteria - All Categories Weighted Equally
Timing - The dance should go to the rhythm set forth by the music, either SSS or QQS throughout their basic rotational patterns. Timing may be manipulated during the dance but it must accentuate the underlying rhythm of the song.
Technique - The dance should demonstrate - country swing with a 3 step, rotational basic. Slotted patterns should last no longer than 16-24 counts before returning to rotational The dance should also demonstrate good body mechanics, foot placements and articulation, arm engagement and facial expressions.
Content - The styling and variations added into the dance.
Teamwork - The dance should demonstrate good communication between the partners in the dance.
Showmanship - The overall performance of the dance.
Country Swing Strictly Competition
Rules
Dancers will enter as a designated partnership, Lead and Follow
Prelims - 90 Sec (3 Songs)
Semi Finals - 90 Sec (2 Songs)
Finals - Full Songs (2 Songs)
Dancers must maintain proper spacing and distance throughout the entire dance.
Lifts Allowed - lifts must be done with proper safety and technique & dancers must be aware of their spacing when executing a lift. Beginner Level - lifts must remain below the waist
No Props
A dancer may dance up a level in country swing strictly to dance with an individual in a higher level, but a dancer may not dance down a level in country swing strictly
Country Swing Judging Criteria - All Categories Weighted Equally
Timing - The dance should go to the rhythm set forth by the music, either SSS or QQS throughout their basic rotational patterns. Timing may be manipulated during the dance but it must accentuate the underlying rhythm of the song.
Technique - The dance should demonstrate - country swing with a 3 step, rotational basic. Slotted patterns should last no longer than 16-24 counts before returning to rotational. The dance should also demonstrate good body mechanics, foot placement and articulation, arm engagement and facial expressions.
Content - The styling and variations added into the dance.
Teamwork - The dance should demonstrate good communication between the partners in the dance.
Showmanship - The overall performance of the dance.