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Important Rules and Policies
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Just a few things to remember and note.
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DVIDA Allowable American Style Figures
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Revised August 2011
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The Following DVIDA® figures are approved for competition in accordance with the NDCA Amended American Style Categories dated January 2011.
Remember; Invigilation is subjective. If you feel that an Invigilator has cited you for an infraction you do not agree with, it is your right to challenge that Invigilator's warning. If the Invigilator does not agree with you or you feel that you have been cited for an infraction that is within the guidelines set out by the NDCA, please email the name of the Invigilator and a brief summary of the situation to wayne@dancevision.com and we will try to get a clarification for you.
Click Here For An Explanation Of Invigilation By Donna Edelstein.
Click Here To View And Print An Overview Of The DVIDA American Style Syllabus Figures.
Untitled DocumentNDCA Allowable DVIDA Bronze Smooth Figures
*Indicates figure is allowable in NDCA competitions. Revised August 2011 | | Waltz | Foxtrot | Tango | V. Waltz | 1A. Box Step (Straight)*
1B. Box with Underarm Turn*
2. Progressive*
3A. Left Turning Box*
3B. Right Turning Box*
4A. Balance Steps*
4B. Balance and Box*
5. Simple Twinkle*
6. Two-Way Underarm Turn*
7. Face to Face – Back to Back*
8. Reverse Turn*
9. Natural Turn*
10. Progressive Twinkles*
11. Turning Twinkles*
12. Grapevine*
13. Promenade Chassé*
14. Fallaway and Box
15. Twinkle and Weave | 1. Basic*
2. Promenade*
3A. Rock Turn to Left*
3B. Rock Turn to Right*
4. Sway Step*
5A. Promenade Underarm Turn*
5B. Sway Underarm Turn*
6A. Zig Zag In Line*
6B. Zig Zag Outside Partner*
7. Box Step*
8. Twinkle*
9. Fallaway Twinkles
10. Promenade Twinkles*
11. Turning Twinkles to Outside Partner*
12. Grapevine*
13. Promenade Twist*
14. Promenade Pivot*
15A. Running Steps in Basic Rhythm
15B. Running Steps in Box Rhythm | 1A. Straight Basic*
1B. Curving Basic*
2A. Promenade Turning Left*
2B. Promenade Turning Right*
3A. Single Corté*
3B. Double Corté*
4. Progressive Rocks*
5A. Open Fan*
5B. Open Fan with Underarm Turn*
6. Running Steps*
7. Checked Promenade
8A. Reverse Turn*
8B. Reverse Turn with Outside Swivel*
9. Right Side Fans*
10. Contra Rocks*
11. Continuous Left Rock Turn*
12. Twist Turn to the Right*
13. Check and Corté*
14. Promenade Pivot*
15. Oversway* (We believe this step to be allowed as a Simple Oversway. Subject to challenge by or with Invigilator) | 1. Balance Steps*
2A. Fifth Position Breaks*
2B. Fifth Position Breaks with Underarm Turn*
3. Reverse Turn*
4. Closed Twinkle*
5A. Crossbody Lead*
5B. Crossbody Lead with Underarm Turn*
6. Hand to Hand*
7A. Forward Progressive Changes*
7B. Backward Progressive Changes*
8. Right Turn*
9. Change of Place *(In order for this figure to be allowed the Man will do a Chassé and always have one or other of the Lady’s hands. Only the Lady turns)
10. Curtsey & Bow | | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | * Partners may not completely separate. Open work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures (24 beats)
* Open work may not comprise more than 25% of any routine
* No continuity style in Bronze Waltz, feet must be closed on three except on allowed figures
* No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* No consecutive Pivots Left or Right, one (1) Pivot is allowed
* No Open Left or Right Box Turns
* No Fallaway actions of any kind
* No picture lines or figures (i.e. Contra Check, Chair, Oversways, Lunges, etc.)
* No solo, shadow, or same foot figures
* No syncopations other than Chassé from Promenade - No syncopated Underarm Turns
* Progressive Twinkles must finish by the sixth (6th) measure of music (18 beats) with the feet closed. (counting from when they are started)
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial Rondé, etc.) | * Partners may not completely separate. Open work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than eight (8) consecutive measures (32 beats)
* Open work may not comprise of more than 25% of any routine
* No continuity style in Bronze Foxtrot
* No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Timing is limited to SSQQ or SQQ in Bronze Foxtrot. Except for Grapevine actions
* Continuous quicks are NOT permitted except in the Simple Grapevine or extra Chassés/Side Steps
* No consecutive Pivots Left or Right, one (1) Pivot is allowed
* No Open Left or Right Box Turns
* No syncopations other than Chassé from Promenade - No syncopated Underarm Turns
* No picture lines or figures (i.e. Contra Check, Chair, Oversways, Lunges, etc.)
* No Fallaways of any kind or Slip Pivot from Fallaway
* No solo, shadow, or same foot figures
* No more than eight (8) quicks, or 2 measures, of a Grapevine/Zig Zag action and it must finish with the feet closed
* Progressive Twinkles must finish by the end of the sixth (6th) measure of music (24 beats) with the feet closed
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial Rondé, etc.) | * No foot changes/ fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* No shadow, solo, or same foot figures
* No more than four (4) quicks consecutively
* No syncopations except brush-point (&S) in the Open Fan
* Although the Corté/Simple Oversway is permitted, other picture lines / figures (i.e. Contra Check, Chairs, Oversways, Lunges, etc.) are not allowed
* No Fallaway actions of any kind
* No consecutive Pivots Left or Right, one (1) Pivot is allowed
* Partners may not completely separate. Open work is limited to single or double hand holds, and may not last for more than 32 consecutive beats, (16 measures counted in 2/4 time)
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial Rondé, etc.) | * Partners may not completely separate
* Open work may not comprise of more than 25% of any routine
* Syncopations are not permitted
* No Open Left or Right Box Turns
* No consecutive Pivots Right or Left, one (1) Canter Pivot is allowed
* No Fallaways of any kind or Slip Pivot from Fallaway
* Partners must remain on opposite feet at all times
* No solo, shadow, or same foot figures
* Partners may not completely separate. Open Work is limited to single or double hand holds, and must finish by the eighth (8th) measure of music (24 beats) from where the action is commenced
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times (no aerial ronde, etc.) |
Untitled DocumentNDCA Allowable DVIDA Silver Smooth Figures
As of August 2011 the NDCA has not created an "Allowable Figures" list for the Silver level. However, several restrictions were pointed out that should be taken into consideration when using the DVIDA Silver figures. | | Waltz | Foxtrot | Tango | V. Waltz | 1. Open Left Box
2. Open Right Turn
3. Open Right Turn with Underarm Turn
4. Twinkle Connection
5. Check & Developé
6. Chair & Slip
7. Progressive Open Twinkles
8A. Hairpin – Reverse
8B. Hairpin – from PP
9. Fallaway & Weave
10. Oversway
11. Pivot from Promenade
12. Syncopated Viennese Turn
13. Flip Flops
14. Check to Open Fallaway
15. Alternating Underarm Combination | 1. Open Left Box
2. Open Right Turn
3. Grapevine
4. Weave from Promenade
5. Chair & Slip
6. Oversway
7A. Hairpin from Reverse
7B. Hairpin from PP
8. Slide & Check
9. Fallaway & Weave
10. Curved Running Steps
11. Natural Fallaway
12. Outside Swivel
13. Hover Corté
14. Promenade Pivot
15. The Gem | 1. Quick Right Turn
2. Oversway & Rondé
3. Fallaway Fan
4. Cobra Fans
5. Fallaway Rondé
6. Spanish Drag
7. Change of Place
8. Outside Underarm Turn to Shadow Position
9. Shadow Drag
10. Swivel Fans
11. Pivots to Fallaway Whisk
12. Shadow Rocks
13. Reverse Outside Swivel
14. Traveling Right Lunges
15. Same Foot Lunge with Rock Ending | 1. X Line
2. Flairs Forward & Back
3. Underarm Turn Right
4. Underarm Turn Left
5. Progressive Fifth Position Breaks
6. Spot Turn Combination
7. Reverse Underarm Turn
8. Advanced Hand to Hand Combination
9. Standing Spin
10. Open Right Turn | | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | 1. Continuity styling (open footwork) is now allowed but not required
2. Continuous "partnership" Pivots are allowed, up to two measures, but may only include 1 syncopation
3. Picture lines are permissible, but may not be held longer than two measures of music | 1. Continuity styling (open footwork) is now allowed but not required
2. Continuous "partnership" Pivots are allowed, up to two measures, but may only include 1 syncopation
3. Picture lines are permissible, but may not be held longer than two measures of music | 1. Continuous "partnership" Pivots are allowed, up to two measures, but may only include 1 syncopation
2. Picture lines are permissible, but may not be held longer than two measures of music | 1. Continuous "partnership" Pivots are allowed, up to two measures, but may only include 1 syncopation
2. Picture lines are permissible, but may not be held longer than two measures of music | The following restrictions apply to all Silver American Smooth dances. * Partners may not completely separate for more than 1 measure
* Single or double hand hold in facing and shadow positions may not comprise more than 50% of any routine
* No dips or drops below the waist level. No knee drops, or sit drops
* No Sitting Hens, Horse & Carts, Pot Stirs, or Standing Spins for man or lady are allowed
* No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc |
Untitled DocumentNDCA Allowable DVIDA Bronze Rhythm Figures
*Indicates figure is allowable in NDCA competitions. Revised August 2011 | | Rumba | Cha Cha | Bolero | East Coast Swing | 1. Side Basic*
2. Fifth Position*
3. Box Step*
4. Cross Body Lead*
5. Outside Partner*
6. Slow Underarm Turn*
7. Open Break Underarm Turn*
8. Crossover Break*
9. Crossover & Side Rocks*
10. Open Rumba Walks*
11. Shoulder Check*
12. Cradle Circle*
13. Quick Underarm Turn & Loop*
14. Open Circular Walk*
15. Spot Turn Combination* (The Forward Spot Turn portion of this figure is not allowed) | 1. Basics in Place*
2. Side Basic*
3. Progressive Basic*
4. Outside Partner*
5. Crossover Break*
6. Cross Body Lead*
7. Open Break & Underarm Turn*
8. Chase Turn*
9. Shoulder Check*
10. Shadow Positions*
11. Butterfly*
12. Alternating Underarm Turns*
13. Cross Body Pull Back*
14. Three Cha Chas*
15. Crossover Flick to Side Break | 1. Basic Movement*
2. Open Break Underarm Turn*
3. Underarm Pass*
4. Left Side Pass*
5. Crossover Break*
6. Check & Circular Walks*
7. Romantic Sways*
8. Checked Underarm Pass*
9. Spot Turn Combination* (The Forward Spot Turn portion of this figure is not allowed)
10. Hip Twist & Spin | 1. Basic*
2. Basic Turning Right*
3. Basic Turning Left*
4. Throwout*
5. Underarm Turn*
6. Underarm Release from Basic*
7A). Tuck In – Handshake*
7B). Tuck In – Double Handhold with Free Spin*
7C). Tuck In – Double Handhold with Underarm Turn*
8. Alternating Underarm Turns*
9. Shoulder Check*
10. Cradle*
11. Cradle to Hammerlock*
12. Sugar Push Throw Out*
13. Double Face Loop*
14. Opposition Break & Roll Out*
15. Whirpool* | | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | * Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music
* The timing for Bronze Rumba may be either SQQ or QQS
* No other timing is permitted, no foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondé, Developé, etc) | * Partners must use basic Cha Cha timing
* No syncopated turns
* Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music except Chase Turns
* No Guapacha or other timing changes allowed (except the *2&3* Chassé in the Three Cha Chas)
* No double underarm turns, no foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondé, Developé, etc) | * Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music
* Timing for Bolero must be SQQ. No other timing is permitted
* No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondé, Developé, etc) | * Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music
* No side by side work is allowed in Bronze
* No double Underarm Turns
* No hopping, skipping actions are allowed
* No continuous Chasseé
* No foot changes or fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondé, Developé, etc)
* Use of hand shake holds, double hand holds are permitted | | Mambo | Merengue | Samba | West Coast Swing | 1. Forward & Back Basic*
2. Side Breaks*
3. Side Breaks & Cross*
4. Cross Body Lead*
5. Open Break Underarm Turn*
6. Crossover Break & Walk Around*
7. Shoulder Check*
8. Promenade Swivel & Close*
9. Alternating Underarm Turns*
10. Rueda Basic*
11. Cross Body Lead with Inside Turn*
12. Back Spot Turn*
13. Mambo Twist*
14. Forward Spot Turn to Surprise*
15. Crossover Swivels & Pullback* | 1. Basic to the Side*
2. Back Rock*
3. Side Breaks*
4. Arm Slide*
5. Back to Back*
6A). Swivels – Straight*
6B). Swivels – Turning*
7A). Conga Breaks – Simple*
7B). Conga Breaks – Crossing Action*
8. Merengue Glide*
9. Forward Spot Turn*
10. Back Spot Turn*
11. Roll In & Out*
12. Man’s Circle Wrap*
13. Progressive Congo –
4 Directions*
14. Face Loops*
15. Man’s Duck Wrap* | 1A). Basic Bounce*
1B). Basic Bounce*
2. Forward & Back Basic*
3. Side to Side Basic*
4. Fifth Position*
5. The Box*
6. Extended Box*
7. Samba Walks*
8. Forward & Back Spiral*
9. Reverse Samba Walk*
10. Promenade & Counter Promenade Bota Fogos*
11. Opening Out Left & Right*
12. Rolling Box*
13. Volta to Left & Right*
14. Open Break*
15. Advanced Left Turn* | 1. Underarm Turn*
2. Left Side Pass*
3. Sugar Push*
4. Right Side Pass (preceeded by Underarm Turn)*
5. Tuck In from Left Side Pass*
6. Tuck In from Right Side Pass*
7. Half Whip Throw Out*
8. Basic Whip*
9. Inside Turn From Whip*
10. Whip & Outside Turn*
11. Whip & Check*
12. Underarm Turn, Man’s Loop, Right Side Pass*
13. Sugar Push Point*
14. Lock Whip*
15. Continuous Whip* | | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | NDCA RESTRICTIONS | * Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music
* Couples must break on the *two* beat in Mambo. No other timing is permitted
* No foot changes or fakes. Partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondé, Developé, etc) | * Partners must use basic Merengue timing except in IBO Walks
* Slow & Quick Chassés are permitted
* No syncopations allowed except in quick chasses
* No double Underarm Turns
* No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet. Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondés, Developés, etc.)
* Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music except in IBO Walks | * Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music
* No side by side work allowed
* No double Underarm Turns
* No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondés, Developés, etc.)
* Double-hand holds and hand-shake holds are allowed | * Partners may not separate completely for more than one measure of music (4 beats)
* No side by side work allowed
* No double Underarm Turns
* No more than six consecutive quicks allowed in Whips
* No foot changes/fakes, partners must always be on opposite feet
* Both feet must remain close to the floor at all times. (No aerial Rondés, Developés, etc.)
* Use of hand-shake holds, double hand holds are permitted
* Syncopated spins are not allowed |
Untitled DocumentNDCA Allowable DVIDA Silver Rhythm Figures
As of August 2011 the NDCA has not created an "Allowable Figures" list for the Silver level. However, several restrictions were pointed out that should be taken into consideration when using the DVIDA Silver figures. | | Rumba | Cha Cha | Bolero | East Coast Swing | 1. Alternating Underarm Turns
2. Open Swivel Walks
3. Left Side Catch, Cradle, & Roll Out
4. Quick Underarm Turn
5. Roll Out Circle Wrap
6. Spiral Swivel
7. Shadow Variations
8. Swivel Combination
9. Open Rumba Walks & Swivels
10. Man’s Wrap
| 1. Crossover Flick Combination
2. Back Spot Turn with Quick Underarm Turn
3. Pullback Grapevine
4. Crossbody, Surprise, Quick Turn
5. Pullback Combination
6. Open Turn, Wrap, & Syncopation
7. Crossover Twist & Fan
8. Forward & Back Syncopation
9. Across the Back
10. Syncopated Crossover Variation
| 1. Open Check
2. Overturned Crossbody Lead
3. Rondé, Pass Behind the Back
4. Curl, Fan, Lunge
5. Spin Wrap
6. Shadow Checks
7. Walks & Fan
8. Checked Pass, Hip Twist, & Spin
9. Crossover, Quick Sit, & Rumba Rock
10. Slow Spiral & Swivel | 1. Wrist Spin & Alternating Turn
2. Face Loops & Tuck Spin
3. Tuck In, Alternating Hammerlock
4. Two Hand Catch & Spin
5. Rotating Basic
6. Side to Side & Running Pass
7. Boogie Walks
8A). Rhythm Variations – Pull Back
8B). Rhythm Variations – Sailor Shuffle
9. Twist & Face
10. Wrap Combination | | Mambo | Merengue | Samba | West Coast Swing | 1. Cross Body Lead Variations
1A). Man Flick
1B). Man Check
1C). Lady Roll
1D). Lady Cross & Twist
1E). Lady Knee Lift
2. Underarm Turn & Traveling Cross
3. Bobby’s Break
4. Continuous Crossbody Leads
5. Back Spot Spin & Check
6. Salsa Wrap
7. Double Face Loop
8. Shadow Break
9. Hammerlock & Swivels
10A). Solo Break Variations - Hooked Side Closed
10B). Solo Break Variations – Side Break Hop | 1. Crossbody Leads
2. Crossbody Cradle Wheel
3. Alternating Underarm Turn
4. Hip Circle
5. Crossbody with Checked Rock
6. Man’s Wrap & Shoulder Wrap
7. Around the Back Roll Out Spins
8. Pretzel
9. Coffee Grinder
10. Back Spot Underarm & Check with Twists | 1. Contra Bota Fogos
2. Side Samba Walk & Voltas
3. Bota Fogo Combination
4. Roll In & Out
5. Promenade Runs
6. Rolling Off the Arm
7. Advanced Left Turn & Kicks
8. Fallaway & Spin
9. Fan & Pullback
10. Back Rock Combination | 1. Checked Whip
2. Roll In Pass
3. Double Face Loop, Tuck Spin
4. Man’s Hammerlock, Tummy Whip
5. Lock Whip, Side Break & Spin
6. Spinning Hammerlock
7. Continuous Whip
8. Sugar Push
9. Underarm Turn Syncopations
10. Roll In, Check, & Throwout | The following restrictions apply to all Silver American Rhythm dances with the exception of Merengue, Samba and West Coast Swing. At this time the NDCA has not identified any restrictions in the Silver syllabus of these three dances. 1. Continuous partnership Pivots are allowed up to two measures but may include only one syncopation
2. Partners may not completely separate for more than one measure of music with the exception of Chase Turns and Chase Turn variations
3. Single or double hand hold in Shadow Position may not comprise more than 50% of any routine
4. No dips or drops below waist level. No knee drops or sit drops, floor slashes, etc
5. No Sitting Hens, Horse and Carts, Pot Stirrers, or Standing Spins for man or lady are allowed
6. No entrances allowed. Partners must start in a closed or open facing hold |
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