Convention Competition Categories

International
Standard

Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
Quickstep
American
Smooth

Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
V. Waltz
International
Latin

Cha Cha
Rumba
Samba
Jive
American
Rhythmn

Rumba
Bolero
Swing
Mambo

The Dance Rules Committee sanctions the Convention competitions using the .Dance Rules document, which defines details like order of dances, attire, tempi, etc.

In each category the One-Star competitors compete in one dance, Two-Star in two, up to Four-Star, which comprises all four dances. On winning a level with five competing couples, one may no longer compete at that level, but must move up a level in that category. The Ineligible Dancers list tracks prior winners.

For non-sanctioned events, usually the Senior Waltz, Senior Cha Cha, and Jack and Jills, the hosting chapter sets eligibility and other rules.

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