Competitions
Jack & Jill (WSDC) - Basics
The Jack & Jill competitions allow you as an individual to register without a partner, but don't worry, you will be assigned a partner on the competition floor. There will be several partner changes during the preliminary and semifinal rounds conducted by the MC. As a competitor, you are scored individually on various components of the dance, such as:
- Timing
- Technique
- Teamwork
Those scoring the highest will be called back later to dance in a final round where they will be teamed up with a partner for the final. In the finals, you are scored as a couple.
Jack & Jill competitions are designed to demonstrate skills in improvised West Coast Swing dancing with a variety of partners. Remember the saying; "West Coast Swing is a social dance that you can compete in".
Competitors may compete in a maximum of two skill levels, one as a leader and one as a follower.
WSDC points will be granted based on the number of competitors in each division. You can compete in either role. However, to be able to compete in both roles, you need to compete in different divisions.
*Petitions - A petition process for competitors who wish to dance in a different skill division is available.
a. Petitions can be submitted for one skill level up or one skill level down only. Competitors may submit petitions for their primary or secondary role
b. For petitions down (in either primary or secondary role): i. The Chief Judge, or qualified individual(s)/committee designated by the Chief Judge, may approve or deny the petition after reviewing the competitor’s Points Registry record.
c. For petitions up : Petitions must be submitted to the WSDC Chief Judges Committee (“CJC”) at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the event, along with two (2) videos of the competitor’s dancing. Petitions and videos must be submitted via this link: worldsdc.com/level-up-petition. The CJC may approve or deny the petition after reviewing the competitor’s Points Registry record and videos. ii. Petitions will be approved for six (6) months and are transferable to other events. Competitors who obtain a point in the higher division will remain in the higher division.