The Opus

Information for Competitors

 

2010 Competitions and Rules

What's New for 2010
See the rules for full details

Increased prize money for some divisions

Addition of

Rule change for eligibility for Strictly Challenge Events

Addition of special comps

Thank you for your interest in registering for our 2010 Competition. This section of the website with the rules, guidelines, and registration will simplify your registraion process and answer your questions.

First: please print and read our RULES AND INFORMATION packet (about 18 pages). If you still have questions, please email me, Tyoni Martin at tyonim@sbcglobal.net.

Pre-registration is required for all contests.
Absolutely NO registration at the event (even for the Jack and Jill.)

To register:
  1. You will need this information for both partners (or the responsible person for teams & cabaret):
    • name,
    • address,
    • phone number,
    • email address,
    • if a minor, parent or guardians, information
    • For Teams and Cabaret: the names, ages and email addresses of all participating dancers
  2. You will need a credit card to process your on-line registration (Master Card or Visa only)
  3. You may purchase your discounted competitor ticket when you register ($100 instead of $140) If you do not purchase your discounted competitor ticket when you register, you may to call Tyoni at 800-537-8937 to purchase
  4. The entry fees and ticket prices increase after October 1st, so please register before this date
  5. For Choreography Divisions, (not Strictly or J&J) You should have your bio written and your picture ready when you register. If you do not, you can still register and submit these two items later, but the deadline for these items is October 10th

Divisions and Prize Money

  • Classic Division $6000
  • Showcase Division $6000
  • Lindy Showcase Division $2500
  • Cabaret Division $4500
  • Formation Team Division $5000
  • Sophisticated Swing Division (35+) $2800
  • Masters Division (50+) $2500
  • Young Adult Division (14-17) $2500
  • Young America Division (6-13) $4000
 
  • Adv/All-Star Jack & Jill $900
  • Junior Strictly Swing Division $1500
  • Strictly Swing Challenge Overall $2000
    Competitors must participate in the Strictly Swing Challenge Championship's Final Round to be eligible for any Strictly Swing Challenge Prize Money. There are no exceptions to this rule.
    • Strictly Swing Challenge - West Coast Swing $1500
    • Strictly Swing Challenge - Lindy $1500
    • Strictly Swing Challenge - Shag $1500
    • Strictly Swing Challenge - Dance $1500

SPECIAL SPONSORSED DANCE COMPETITION
  • Strictly Balboa - $500
  • Lindy Open Jack & Jill - $500

Entry Fees (until 1 Oct/after 1 Oct)

  • Classic Division $75/$125
  • Showcase Division $75/$125
  • Cabaret Division
    • Single $75/$125
    • Couple $75/$125
    • Three or more $125/$175
  • Formation Team Division $125/$175
  • Sophisticated Swing Div (35+) $75/$125
  • Masters Division (50+) $75/$125
  • Young Adult Division (14-17) $75/$125
  • Young America Division (6-13) $75/$125
 
  • Adv/All-Star Jack & Jill Division $25/$35
  • Strictly West Coast Swing Division $50/$60
  • Strictly Lindy Division $50/$60
  • Strictly Shag Division $50/$60
  • Strictly Hand Dance Division $50/$60
  • Junior Strictly Swing Division $50/$60
Sponsors: Friends of the Open