A MEMBER OF THE WORLD DANCE LEAGUE CONDUCTING COMPETITIONS FOR OUR YOUTH  AGES 4 - 18 TO COMPETE IN DANCESPORT( Ballroom) AND SALSA

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DEFINITIONS

DEFINITION OF A COUPLE

A couple is defined as a male and a female.

DEFINITION OF LIFTS

A lift is any movement during which one of the dancers has both feet off the floor at the same time, with the assistance or support of their partner. Under the above definition if both feet are higher than knee level or are off the floor for more than two counts of music then the move shall be determined to be a "lift". Couples who perform lifts in categories where lifts are not allowed may be disqualified, or may be dropped to last place in the final, at the discretion of the Chairman of Judges. 
DEFINITION OF PROPS
 A prop is defined as any item that is not part of the regular costume worn by the dancers, and that is not attached to the dancer or their costume for the full duration of the time that they are on the floor.  

CLASSIFICATION OF DANCERS

PROFESSIONAL: A Professional Dancer is one who is any or all of the following (anyone studying  for or taking a theory exam will not be deemed a professional unless they declare themselves such as defined below):

 a. Registered as a Professional with the ADL

 b. One who partners a Pro/Am Student Dancer or Registered Amateur in Pro/Am Competitions.

 c. Any person who declares himself or herself a Professional by word or deed (Examples: serving as 46 a hired Partner, or participating in Professional Competitions).

AMATEUR:

An Amateur is one for whom dancing is strictly an avocation, a recreational activity, or a competitive sport.   An amateur dancer may become a professional in the following manner:

 (1) By the declaration of such

 (2) By competing against other professionals in an ADL sanctioned Open Professional or Rising Star event

(3) By acting as a professional partner in an ADL sanctioned Pro/Amateur competition event

PRO/AM STUDENT DANCER:

The term "Pro/Am" refers to a professional dancer/teacher dancing with their student. In this case the student will be known as a "Pro/Am Student Dancer". A Pro/Am Student Dancer competes with a professional partner.

A Pro/Am Student Dancer competes in Salsa and DanceSport purely as an avocation.

A Pro/Am Student Dancer does not teach DanceSport or Salsa under any circumstances.

A Pro/Am Student Dancer may neither demonstrate nor give shows for compensation in any style of DanceSport or Salsa.

A Pro/Am Student Dancer is permitted to enter "Pro/Am Scholarship Events" which offer monetary prizes.  In this case, any prize money awarded belongs to the Pro./Am Student Dancer, not to the professional, and the Pro/Am Student Dancer may decide how it is to be used.

Pro/Am Student Dancers who are found to be in violation of any of the above definitions, will not be permitted to continue to compete in ADL sanctioned competitions or championships, and the organizers of all ADL sanctioned competitions and championships will be so notified.  Should the Pro/Am Student Dancer cease the activity that violated the above definitions, his or her right to compete as a Pro/Am Student Dancer in ADL sanctioned competitions and championships may be restored upon application to the ADL. A waiting period may or may not be required when such reinstatements are made.

RULES FOR COMPETITORS

DANCE REQUIREMENTS

Competitors are restricted to entering only those categories for which they are eligible under ADL Rules.

 Amateurs and Professionals are both required to present a valid and current ADL registration card to the competition registrar before the competitor's number may be released to them at all sanctioned ADL competitions and championships.

In the absence of a valid and current registration card the competition Registrar should check the latest list of current registrants that is supplied regularly by the ADL National Registrar. If the competitor is not to be found on this list they will be required to pay the appropriate registration fee at the competition when collecting their competitors' number and additional 50% surcharge.  Professionals who register at the competition will be required to pay and additional 50% surcharge

REGISTRATION

Competitors must adhere to the dress requirements specified by the Organizer, provided such requirements have been specified in his printed advertisements and/or entry blanks.

 Competitors are required to remain on the floor until the end of the music to avoid the possibility of disqualification.

RULES For Salsa Competition

The rules and regulations for Salsa competition will be those of the World Salsa Federation.  (official international rules and Syllabus of Competitive Salsa dancing)