Event Information - 1st Annual Winter Collegiate Showdown

Preliminary Schedule

This schedule has been modified as of November 8th. Please check back often for updated information. We suggest being ready at least 30 minutes before your event is scheduled to begin.

8:00 am            Doors Open

9:00                 American Smooth Syllabus

10:30               International Standard Syllabus

12:00 pm          American Rhythm Syllabus

1:30                 Lunch Break

2:15                 International Latin Syllabus

4:00                 Nightclub/Freestyle Open Events

5:30                 Dinner break

6:30                 Multi-Dance Events (Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin)

9:00                 Professional Showcases

10:00               Intercollegiate Dance Party in Edmunds Ballroom

  

Rules and Regulations

Event Policies

  •  Food or drinks (with the exception of water in spill-proof containers) are not allowed inside the gymnasium. This policy will be strictly enforced.
  • The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company and Pomona College are not liable for any injuries that may occur during the course of this event. All dancers compete at their own risk.
  • The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company and Pomona College are not liable for the loss, theft, or damage of any property during the course of this event. All dancers/attendees are responsible for their own property.
  • The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company reserves the right to cancel and/or reschedule any event.
  • Personal cameras and video cameras will be allowed. All dancers/attendees should be aware that they can and may be photographed and/or videotaped while at this event. Everyone attending this event hereby consents to being photographed and/or videotaped while at this event.
  • There will be no refunds or exchanges.
  • The Judges’ decisions are final. 
 
Eligibility Requirements
  • This competition is restricted to amateur dancers.
  • The Newcomer category is for dancers who have never competed or have been dancing for less than one year. Newcomer dancers are restricted to the Bronze syllabus.
  • All Newcomer, Bronze, and Silver events are Closed Syllabus only. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in immediate disqualification. Please refer to USA Dance for syllabus guidelines.
  • Gold Single Dance and all Multi-Dance events are either Closed or Open Syllabus.
  • Any individual may compete at their level and one level above in both Single Dance and Multi-Dance events (e.g. Silver and Gold Latin or Novice and Pre-Novice Latin).
  • Nightclub dances are “anything goes” (lifts, tricks, etc. are acceptable) and are all levels.
 
Attire and Costumes
  • Nice, casual dress is acceptable for spectators at all events.
  • No shorts or ripped jeans are allowed for competition.
  • All shoes worn by competitors must not have the capacity to damage the gym floor.
  • All ladies’ heels must have heel protectors. These may be store-bought heel protectors, suede taped to the heel, a piece of masking or electrical tape, etc.
  • Costumes are optional, but not required, at all levels of competition.

 

You may download a copy of these Rules and Regulations here.

 

Spectator Fees

Spectator fees cover entrance to the entire Showdown event.

All students, with valid Student ID: $2 at the door
General Admission: $10 at the door
 
 

Vendors

The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company is excited that the following vendors will be attending this year's Winter Collegiate Showdown. These vendors will be selling ballroom dance shoes, apparel, costumes, and jewelry that you may purchase at the event.
 
The vendors that will be coming to our event include:
 
Razzle Dazzle Dance Shoes and Apparel - Ballroom Dance Shoes, Apparel, Costumes, Jewelry 
Website: http://www.razzledazzleshoe.com/
Address: 1445 Spruce St. Riverside, CA
Description: Razzle Dazzle Dance Shoes and Apparel offers a wide selection of ballroom dance apparel and accessories including: Competition Apparel Accessories, Men's Dancewear, Men's Shoes, Women's Dancewear, Women's Shoes, practice wear, Dance Shoes, and jewelry.
 
Wedding Sparkles - Costume and Rhinestone Jewelry
Online Store: http://www.weddingsparkles.com/
Description: We are dedicated to providing the best costume jewelry selection. We offer a wide variety of styles and price-ranges for Faux Pearl Wedding Sets (both Silver-Plated and Gold-Plated), Rhinestone Sets, Crystal Sets, Tiaras, Toe Rings, Anklets, Bracelets, Earrings, and other related items. 
 
Champion Dance Shoes - Ballroom Dance Shoes
Website: http://www.championdanceshoes.com/
Description: As the largest and oldest importer of fine quality ballroom dance shoes, we are distributors of major manufacturing companies such as Werner Kern, Diamant, and Dance Naturals Di San Marco. We offer the perfect dance shoes for ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing or tango dancing. We also stock many fine accessories including steel and suede brushes, shoe bags, suede soles and heel protectors. 

 

Submitted by Jeffrey Lin on Mon, 2009-07-06 01:09. categories [ ]