SBU Comp

2nd Annual Stony Brook Ballroom Dance Competition
Schedule of Events:

The competition is scheduled for Sunday February 24th, 2007

8:00 AM: Doors Open
9:00 AM: International Standard
10:30 AM American Smooth
12:00 PM Fun Dance
12:30 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Fun Dance
1:30 PM International Latin
2:30 PM American Rhythm
4:30 PM Open Standard and Smooth
5:00 PM Professional Showcase by World Professional Rhythm Champions Jose DeCamps and Joanna Zacharewicz
5:45 PM Open Latin and Rhythm
6:30 PM Goodbye!!

Events Offered:

Rules and Fees:

Rules:

• Level Restrictions:
o Newcomer: Restricted to competitors who began competing no earlier than Spring Semester 2007 and who have competed in no more than 2 previous competitions. No costumes are allowed in this category. Newcomer and Bronze syllabus only. No open choreography.
o Bronze/Silver/Gold: Please compete in accordance to YCN point distinctions. Costumes allowed. Syllabus through registered level. No open choreography.
o Open: Open to all. Open choreography and costumes are allowed.
• Syllabus Restrictions:
o We will be using the USISTD syllabi for International style and any NDCA approved syllabus for American style.
o No continuity endings in Newcomer or Bronze except for the Promenade Chasse in Waltz and Foxtrot
o You may dance at adjacent levels.
♣ i.e. registering for Bronze American Swing and Silver International Waltz is permitted.
♣ i.e. registering for Bronze American Swing and Gold International Foxtrot is NOT permitted.
o You may dance up a level in an event (Smooth, Rhythm, Standard, Latin) if a dance is not offered in your level, provided they are adjacent levels.
o You must dance the level of the more advanced partner.
o Double registration is allowed ONLY between Gold and Open categories.
• Disclaimer
o The Stony Brook 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.
o We are not responsible for any stolen or damaged property during the course of the competition. All participants are responsible for their own belongings.
o We reserve the right to cancel any events or change the schedule.
o When submitting registration, a participant agrees to abide by the rules set forth by the SBU Ballroom Dance Team governing the competition.

Fees:

Regular: $15 (until February 15th)
Late: $20
Team Rate: $300 (For teams of at least 20 people)

Please make a check out to ‘SBU Ballroom Dance Team’ with ‘comp registration’ on the memo line. Please include a list of team members that the check covers and mail it to:

SBU Ballroom Dance Team
c/o Undergraduate Student Government
Suite 202 Student Activities Center
Stony Brook, New York 11794

Directions and Parking:

Please check back later for more information on parking.

Venue: Student Activities Center Ballroom A
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11790

Directions: [Google Maps]

For housing, please contact Navneet Singh at ballroom@ic.sunysb.edu

Registration:

Regular Registration Deadline: February 15th
Late Registration Deadline: 11:59:59 February 20th

For any general questions/comments please contact Navneet Singh, the competition coordinator at ballroom@ic.sunysb.edu.

Team Practices on:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 pm

Sports Complex Dance Studio

Club Practices on:

Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 pm

Union Bi-Level

Be sure to check the homepage for room changes!

Email us!

Email: ballroom@ic.sunysb.edu

COMPS THIS SEMESTER:

UCONN 10.13.2007

COLUMBIA 12.01.2007