Disco America 2020

Every year we have an exciting line up of Workshops, Dancing, Competitions and Performances and this year is no exception! Follow the links under EVENT INFO to get more information on attending this Event. You can also check out our Facebook page. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to seeing you there! General Guidelines: Competitors are responsible for reading, knowing and observing all contest guidelines. Competitors must have a weekend pass, register and pay entry fees before the deadlines. No competitors meetings - You must check in and be ready to dance 15 minutes before a division begins. Good sportsmanship must be exhibited at all times. Offensive or vulgar gestures, costumes or song lyrics are strictly prohibited. Specific times are available for competitor floor trials. Relative placement method will be used to determine the winners. The head judge (Dawn Garrish) will resolve any scoring or judging disputes. Those decisions are final. All contestants and attendees must sign a liability release and consent to unrestricted use of their photos, video and names which may appear in the event videos, websites and future promotions. Juniors level competitors must be 18 years of age or younger. A couples consists of one leader and one follower, no gender restrictions. All music for choreographed routines must be on CD, MP3 player or flash drive. No cassette tapes. You CANNOT compete at Disco America as a Professional and an Amateur. You are either one or the other. DEFINITIONS: Professional If you teach Hustle you are considered to be a Hustle Professional. Whether you teach Hustle full-time or part-time and work in another profession you must register as a professional in all Hustle Divisions. If you compete in an Amateur Hustle Division you will be disqualified. We have a Rising Star Level for professionals in other forms of dance other than Hustle. See below. Amateur As an amateur, dancing is strictly a recreational activity or a competitive sport. You cannot receive financial gain for teaching or performing in any form of dance, full-time or part-time. We have a Rising Star Level for professionals in other forms of dance other than Hustle. See below. Money can be accepted as scholarship funds and must be used to further your dance education. Rising Star - If you are a professional, in any other form of dance (except Hustle) or a high level amateur who is thinking about turning professional. Sophisticated 40 years and up. Both partners must be at least 40 years old. Because this is an age requirement and not a skill level requirement you may also enter another level at your appropriate skill level if you wish. Silver 50 years and up. Both partners must be at least 50 years old. Because this is an age requirement and not a skill level requirement you may also enter another level at your appropriate skill level if you wish. More Info below.