Fees:

Student Competitors : $30 , (late = $40)
Non-Student Competitors: $40, (late = $50)
Spectators: Free admission

$30 entry fee covers all styles; couples may only dance at one level per style; multi-level couples dance at the level of the more advanced partner; competitors may dance at adjacent levels in different styles.

For all events and levels, a person entered as a leader may also enter as a follower in a different style at no additional cost.

Payments are due (at the LATEST) on the day of the competition; earlier payment would be greatly appreciated.

All checks should be made payable to:

Tufts Ballroom

and mailed to:

Jenny Zhang , Competition Coordinator
201E West Sophia Gordon Hall
Tufts University
Medford, MA 02155

EVENTS [top]
Each event is separated by a comma (,) while multiple dance events are indicated with a slash (/)

American Smooth
Pre-Bronze Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango
Bronze - Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango
Silver - Waltz/Foxtrot, Tango
Gold - Waltz/Foxtrot, Tango
Open - Waltz/Tango/Foxtrot/Viennese Waltz

International Standard
Pre-Bronze - Waltz
Bronze - Waltz, Quickstep, Tango
Silver - Waltz/Quickstep, Foxtrot/Tango
Gold - Waltz/Quickstep, Foxtrot/Tango, Viennese Waltz
Open - Waltz/Tango/Viennese Waltz/Foxtrot/Quickstep

American Rhythm
Pre-Bronze - Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing
Bronze - Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing
Silver - Cha-Cha/Rumba, Swing
Gold - Cha-Cha/Rumba/Swing
Open - Cha-Cha/Rumba/Swing/Bolero/Mambo

International Latin
Pre-Bronze - Rumba
Bronze - Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive
Silver - Cha-Cha/Rumba, Samba/Jive
Gold - Cha-Cha/Rumba, Samba/Jive, Paso Doble
Open - Cha-Cha/Samba/Rumba/Paso Doble/Jive

RULES [top] Team Captains please make sure to read the following:

Levels: All dancers must adhere to the YCN rules regarding points and levels. Restrictions are on a per dance basis. Both people in each couple must meet these restrictions, and, in the case of a multi-dance event, both people must meet these restrictions for all of the dances in the event. Please do not "dance down" below your appropriate level. No double registration, i.e. if you dance Gold, you cannot also dance Open events. Registrations in one style do not influence another style.

In order to compete in Pre-Bronze, both dancers must have started dancing not earlier than Fall 2007
In order to compete in Bronze, both dancers must have started dancing not earlier that Fall 2006, and cannot have placed out in terms of points (7 points). See level restrictions below.

Syllabi: The International syllabi are available from the USISTD. The American syllabi is restricted under all NDCA approved syllabi (which includes FADS, AMDS, DVIDA, USISTD, and NDCA syllabi).
Pre-bronze dancers are limited to pre-bronze and bronze steps. All other levels should adhere to their respective steps.

Costumes: Newcomers (Pre-Bronze) are PROHIBITED to wear costumes on the dance floor. By "costume" we mean something that could only be found in a specialty store or made by hand. Alterations to make a piece of clothing fit are fine (of course), but alterations that radically change the shape of the outfit or add a major element (e.g. cutting a "tail" into a latin dress, gluing rhinestones on anything, sewing a boa to the hem of a dress) are not. This will be strictly enforced.

Shoes: It is mandatory that all competitors wear appropriate dance shoes on the dance floor. All shoes must have appropriate protection (e.g. Heel Caps) . All persons MUST REMOVE shoes that have TOUCHED SNOW & SALT.

Housing: Free housing with our lovely team members can be arranged on first come, first serve basis. Please email the Competition Coordinator to place your request by December 1st. Put in Subject Heading: Tufts Competition - Housing Request

Disclaimer:
TBDT (Tufts Ballroom Dance Team) is not liable for any injuries that may occur during the course of the competition. All dancers participate at their own risk.
TBDT is not responsible for any stolen or damaged property during the course of the competition. All participants are responsible for their own belongings.
TBDT reserves the right to cancel any events or change the schedule. When submitting registration, a participant agrees to abide by the rules set forth by the TBDT governing the competition.