Jack & Jill Style. No partner needed. No tricks/lifts or choreography. Simply social dancing! All levels welcomed. Come to compete, watch, cheer and have a great time!
All The Details!
The purpose of this competition is not to show off but promote camaraderie among dancers while challenging dancers to improve their dance skills and reward them for it!
This contest is for local residents of Hampton Roads only.
Only amateur dancers are allowed to participate. No professional dancers are allowed. (Professional dancers = anyone who has taught dance classes on a regular basis, past or present)
Lifts/tricks, choreography will result in disqualification.
Judging is based on timing, technique, musicality, audience response, styling and connection.
Fun and friendly competition with amazing prizes!
Best Lead & Best Follow each receive:
1st Place:
$100 cash, 1 free Full Pass to BVSF, Free entrance to our events in January and February, Gift Cards from Java Surf, Tiki's Bar and Grill, and a bottle of wine from Virginia Beach Winery.
2nd Place:
$50 cash, Free entrance to our events in January, Gift Cards from Java Surf, Tiki's Bar and Grill, and a bottle of wine from Virginia Beach Winery.
3rd Place:
$25 cash, 1 Free event with guest, Gift Cards from Java Surf, Shorebreak Pizza/Hot Tuna, and a bottle of wine from Virginia Beach Winery.
Qualifying Round 1
Date: December 5th
Location: Virginia Beach Winery
Time: 8:00pm to 12:00am with Competition at 10:30pm
Details: Dancers must register in advance using the link. All dancers will have their names placed in a hat, (one for Leads and one for Follows). We will randomly draw a name from each and you two are partners.
All dance partners will dance 2 songs. After the dances, audience applause will decide the top 6 dancers and BVDC will select another two dancers for a total of 8 moving on to Round 3.
*Those selected to move on will not have to compete in Round 2. Come cheer on the other participants!
Qualifying Round 2
Date: December 8th
Location: The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery in Hampton
Time: 4:30pm to 8:00pm with Competition at 6:30pm
Details: Dancers must register in advance using the link. All dancers will have their names placed in a hat, (one for Leads and one for Follows). We will randomly draw a name from each and you two are partners.
All dance partners will dance 2 songs. After the dances, audience applause will decide the top 6 dancers and BVDC will select another 2 dancers for a total of 8 moving on to Round 3.
*Any dancer who competed in Round 1 but didn't advance can still compete in Round 2!
Final Round!
Date: December 15th
Location: The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery in Hampton
Time: 4:30pm to 8:00pm with Competition at 6:30pm
Details: You made it! Now it is time to shine and go for it all! Only 6 dancers will place and win prizes in this final showcase. All dancers will have their names placed in a hat, (one for Leads and one for Follows). We will randomly draw a name from each and you two are partners.
All dance partners will dance part of 2 songs. After the first song, partners will switch with another drawing. After this semi-final round, a panel of judges will narrow down to 8 dancers for the finals.
For the finals, it will again have random drawing of partners for both songs to test your social dance skills. Winners will not be selected by audience applause but by a panel of judges for third, second and first place. Then we will finally crown Hampton Roads Best Bachata Social Dancers (Lead & Follow) for 2024!
