returning in 2023:
SALSA jack & jill competition
AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL SALSA JACK & JILL COMP
The SSMC in collaboration with BAILANDO SENSUAL FESTIVAL is excited to run the Salsa Jack & Jill Competition again in 2023.
Our Australian National Salsa Jack & Jill competition allows individuals to enter without a partner and demonstrate their skills in spontaneous social dancing with a variety of random partners.
OUTLINE OF COMPETITION
Leaders and followers are randomly paired and there will be several partner changes during the preliminary rounds.
- Competitors are ranked individually in the preliminary heats and semi-finals and couples are ranked in the finals.
- Only highest ranked will be called back to dance in a finals Spotlight dance.
- All Salsa songs used are listed for you on our Spotify channel.
2023 MUSIC PLAYLISTS
SPOTIFY – Amateurs (TBC)
SPOTIFY – Rising Stars (TBC)
General Info
REGISTRATION
Secure your spot
All competitors are expected to:
📍 WHERE & WHEN
Save the date
- Sun 29 Oct 2023
- Registration closes 10am (Sun)
- Comp starts 12pm
- Venue: Round House
️ DIVISIONS
Pick your division
The Salsa Jack & Jill is divided into the following 2 divisions:
Amateurs
Students who have competed or have been dancing for more than 12mths. Students may stay in this division as long as they are not placing in the top 2 of this division.
Rising Stars
To enter this division students have to be dancing for more than 3yrs and want to compete in a higher level.
JUDGING CRITERIOR
What's being judged
All competitors will be judged individually. Male judges will judge the leaders. Female judges will judge the followersTiming & Musicality
Moving with the mood or sections of the music plus hitting accents or breaks.
Technique & Connection
Frame, Balance & Weight Shifting.
Salsa Movements – Contra Movement in Hips, Knees and Chest.
Leading or Following Connection
Attire & Showmanship
Fashionable Urban or Stylish Clothes.
Groomed to Compete (Hairstyles, Make Up).
Crowd pleasing movements, personality and energy .
HOW IT WORKS
The Selection Format
In the Preliminaries competitors will be randomly partnered for 3 rounds of 1min. Depending on the number of entries, groups of 4 – 10 couples will dance together and be ranked. Top 5 leaders and follower will dance in the finals.
- Round 1: 100% fundamentals. You must demonstrate good Frame, Connection and Salsa Rhythm.
- Round 2 and 3: Go for it with Crowd pleasing Moves and Footwork
In the Finals 5 Competitors will compete in a spotlight dance.
- They will be randomly coupled.
- They will dance on their own for 2min.
- They will be judged as a couple.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
Competitors will be disqualified for the following infringements:
- Lifts – One foot must remain on the ground at all times.
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Dancing dangerously or completely off key.
- Inappropriate language or behaviour.
RULES & REQUIREMENTS
All competitors:
- Must hold a Full pass to SSMC 2023.
- Pay the registration fee of $25.00 online or $30.00 at the event.
- Check-in prior to the competition at the event registration desk.
- Will have a competition allocated number assigned to them at the time of registration. It must be worn throughout the competition.
- Must agree to conduct themselves in a sportsperson like manner, otherwise may at anytime be disqualified from the competition by the Head Judge.
- Have to be ready to compete 15 minutes prior to the commencement.
- Can compete if their divisions has a minimum of Four (4) couples to be considered a valid contest.
- May only enter 1 division.
- Agree to sign a waiver and are responsible for reading the rules and regulations for the competition.
- Are responsible for entering the correct division and can be disqualified if caught not abiding by the rules.
- Must hold a Full pass to SSMC 2023.
PRIZES
What could be yours..
- 1st Place Amateurs division: Prize - 1x SSMC 2024 full pass, 1x Bailando 2024 full pass.
- 1st Place Rising Stars division: Prize - 1x SSMC 2024 full pass, 1x Bailando 2024 full pass.
- 1st Place Amateurs division: Prize - 1x SSMC 2024 full pass, 1x Bailando 2024 full pass.
There are significant prizes awarded to the winners:
COMPLAINTS OR INFRINGEMENTS
What to do
- Speak calmly and clearly to the competition organisers Tony Lara or Jaime Jesus at a convenient moment during the competition, not whilst the competitors are in the middle of competing.
- If the problem is not resolved and you need to take matters further, organise a meeting with the competition organisers Tony Lara or Jaime as soon as possible.
- Please refrain from posting unnecessary debates on social media without first giving the organisers a chance to rectify the situation
In the event we need to deal with a situation. The following procedures will take place:
Competition Schedule | |||
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SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 2023 | |||
10:00 AM | Registration CLOSES | ||
11:00 AM | COMPETITOR ARRIVAL | ||
11:30 AM | COMPETITOR BRIEFING & MARSHALLING | ||
12:00 PM | COMP STARTS | ||
