RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Stepsheets are due NO LATER than July 31st, 2025.

• Competitors are allowed to enter a maximum of two (2) dances per division at each qualifying event.

• Competitors must be considered amateur choreographers (please check the link for more information on eligibility).

• Dance scripts and entry fees are due as specified by each participating event (please check their rules).

• Dance scripts should be submitted in DOC format and on one page (if possible) with a minimum font size of 10.

• Dances cannot be entered again if received qualifying placement (1st or 2nd) at another USLDCC event.

• Music with foul language is NOT acceptable and will be disqualified.

• Level of dance must be consistent with guidelines. (See Table of Terms)

• Music must be turned in at the competitor’s meeting. Dancers should submit music on a jump drive and bring to the competition.

• Music must be on a jump drive with the following information: Division, Choreographer, Name of Dance, Song & Artist, Number of Walls, Counts, and Level.

• Beginner/Improver and Intermediate/Advance entries will be danced a total of four walls or through the tag or restart, whichever is greater.

• Phrased entries will be danced through four (4) walls, at minimum, or through any additional walls that competitor feels are necessary to convey the entirety of their dance.

• Only the choreography is judged. Invite up to 7 friends to join you! (All dancers must purchase a weekend pass)

• Talking – Competitors must not talk to other competitors, judges, or the audience while dancing or standing on the floor in competition.

• Acrobatic moves are not allowed at any point during the dance (this includes the introduction and end poses.

These moves are defined as follows:

- Any move where both legs are above the waist height of the competitor

- Any move where the competitor’s weight is on one or both hands

- Any move where a competitor sits or lies on the floor

- Splits are not permitted.

• Props are not permitted.

• Vulgar or crude movements are not allowed. Movements beyond the point of flirtation, humor, or comedy will result in a dancer being penalized.

• Competitors or competitor’s representative must be present at the competitors’ meeting.

• Competitors are responsible for ensuring they are fully up to date with the rules relating to their division.

• Competitors must be in competitor’s area 15 minutes prior to the start of the competition. Each competitor’s number will be called twice and if the competitor is not on the floor ready to dance, they will be disqualified.

• Competitors are expected to behave in a professional-and-proper manner. Anyone acting in an unethical or unprofessional way may be disqualified from the event.

• Competitors who do not abide by the published rules will be disqualified.

• Improper behaviors, competition inquiries, protests, or disputes must immediately be brought to the attention of the event director. All decisions of the USLDCC Board of Directors are final.

For more information regarding USLDCC rules, please visit https://usldcc.com/rules/