Rules

The WADF world dance championships are governed by WADF rules.

Licence fees and entry fees for the MS are governed by WADF rules.

TYPE OF COMPETITION:

Open competition - GRAND PRIX

PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION:

• Czech citizens.

• International participation.

PARTICIPANTS OF THE COMPETITION:

Competitions DANCE OSTRAVA GRAND PRIX can be attended by all dancers regardless of the membership in any club, or dance organization, also without club affiliation. It is also not a condition to become a member of any club. Each dancer can participate as many times as he/she wants in his/her category.

DISCIPLINES:

NUMBER OF DANCERS:

LENGHT OF PERFORMENCE:

SOLOS AND DUOS TO THE MUSIC OF THE ORGANIZER

DESCRIPTION OF DISCIPLINES:

LATIN A CAREABBEAN STYLE

here are latin-american and caribbean dances (samba, cha cha, rumba, paso doble, jive, salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, mambo). Show can be mixed from any of these dances. A Latino show must consist mostly of Latin American dances (samba, cha cha, rumba, paso doble, jive). Caribbean show must consist mostly of Caribbean dances (salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, mambo).

MUSIC for Show is prepared by dancers and must be given to th organizator before the begining of the competition. For solo and duo competitions music is choosen by the oranizator.

DECORATIONS AND BACKDROPS are allowed in show.

REGGAETON

It combines Latin American dances from the wild Caribbean with dancehall. Reggaeton mixes elements of reggae and dancehall with styles typical of Latin America, such as salsa, Latin pop, cumbia and bachata, as well as hip hop, R&B.

MUSIC – solo, duo a trio music by organizator. Small and large formation music prepared by dancers.

DECORATIONS – no BACKDROPS – no

SHOW ART A DANCE ART CHOREOGRAFIE

Using the elements of such a dance styles like jazz dance, contemporary ballet, modern dance. Elaboration of the theme in the style of the show, including costumes, decorations and backdrops.

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

SHOW DANCE

a dance style that combines parts from different dance styles. The possibility of using all dance elements. Elaboration of the theme in a show style, including costumes, props and backdrops. HUDBA – prepared by dancers

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

DISCO DANCE

Dance style full of energetic and dynamic movements with pulsating rhythms. Show element, turns, kicks etc. are allowed.

Music – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed BACKDROPS – not allowed

PRO AM

Couple dance in styles lat and stt. One of the couple is professional dance, the other one is amateur.

MUSIC – prepared by organizer You can compete in each dance separately - samba chacha, rumba, paso doble, jive, salsa, bachata, merengue, waltz, slowfox, tango, quickstep. Contestant dance in one cathegory - doesn't matter the age or skills. You can use all the fugures, just except show figures.

ORIENTAL DANCE

1.Classic oriental dance and drum solo

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed, the veil BACKDROPS – not allowed

2. Fantasy and fusion – minimum 50% of oriental dance elements must be included

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed BACKDROPS – allowed

3. Folklor – for adults only.

HIP HOP

all Hip Hop styles

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – which are integrated with costums

• STREET DANCE

all street dance styles

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

SCHOOL PRODUCTION

The choreography, when the number of dancers is at least 20 – 99 maximum. Age or dance styles are not limited. The condition is necessary the participation of dancers from at least two different ages (mini-baby, kids, juniors, teenagers or adults). It cannot be that all the dancers will be from one age category. This category is ideal for the show the whole dance school.

RULES

The WADF world dance championships are governed by WADF rules.

Licence fees and entry fees for the MS are governed by WADF rules.

TYPE OF COMPETITION:

Open competition - GRAND PRIX

PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION:

• Czech citizens.

• International participation.

PARTICIPANTS OF THE COMPETITION:

DISCIPLINES:

NUMBER OF DANCERS:

LENGHT OF PERFORMENCE:

SOLOS AND DUOS TO THE MUSIC OF THE ORGANIZER

DESCRIPTION OF DISCIPLINES:

LATIN A CAREABBEAN STYLE

MUSIC for Show is prepared by dancers and must be given to th organizator before the begining of the competition. For solo and duo competitions music is choosen by the oranizator.

DECORATIONS AND BACKDROPS are allowed in show.

REGGAETON

It combines Latin American dances from the wild Caribbean with dancehall. Reggaeton mixes elements of reggae and dancehall with styles typical of Latin America, such as salsa, Latin pop, cumbia and bachata, as well as hip hop, R&B.

MUSIC – solo, duo a trio music by organizator. Small and large formation music prepared by dancers.

DECORATIONS – no BACKDROPS – no

SHOW ART A DANCE ART CHOREOGRAFIE

Using the elements of such a dance styles like jazz dance, contemporary ballet, modern dance. Elaboration of the theme in the style of the show, including costumes, decorations and backdrops.

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

SHOW DANCE

a dance style that combines parts from different dance styles. The possibility of using all dance elements. Elaboration of the theme in a show style, including costumes, props and backdrops. HUDBA – prepared by dancers

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

DISCO DANCE

Dance style full of energetic and dynamic movements with pulsating rhythms. Show element, turns, kicks etc. are allowed.

Music – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed BACKDROPS – not allowed ​

PRO AM

Couple dance in styles lat and stt. One of the couple is professional dance, the other one is amateur.

MUSIC – prepared by organizer You can compete in each dance separately - samba chacha, rumba, paso doble, jive, salsa, bachata, merengue, waltz, slowfox, tango, quickstep. Contestant dance in one cathegory - doesn't matter the age or skills. You can use all the fugures, just except show figures.

ORIENTAL DANCE

1.Classic oriental dance and drum solo

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed, the veil BACKDROPS – not allowed

2. Fantasy and fusion – minimum 50% of oriental dance elements must be included

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed BACKDROPS – allowed

3. Folklor – for adults only.

HIP HOP

all Hip Hop styles

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – which are integrated with costums

• STREET DANCE

all street dance styles

MUSIC – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – yes BACKDROPS – yes

SCHOOL PRODUCTION

MUSIC – prepared by dancers Decorations and backgrounds are good for this category

CATEGORIES:

LATIN A CARIBBEAN STYLE

solo, duo, couple, trio, small formation, large formation

DANCE ART A SHOW ART

solo, duo, trio, small and large formation

SHOW DANCE

solo, duo, trio, small and large formation

REGGAETON

solo, duo, trio, small formation, large formation

DISCO DANCE

solo, duo, trio, small formation, large formation

PRO AM

couple

ORIENTAL DANCE

olo, duo, trio, small formation, large formation

HIP HOP

small and large formation

STREET DANCE

small and large formation

SCHOOL PRODUCTION

COMPETITION PARTNERS

Music – prepared by dancers DECORATIONS – allowed BACKDROPS – not allowed