Rules and regulations
Pro-Am Rules and Regulations
The Pro-Am festival is open for dancing couples that consist of a Teacher (Pro) and a Student (Am).
AGE GROUPS
The age is defined by the age of a Student (Am).
Single Dance and Multi Dances competitions will be held in following age groups:
- J (< 21)
- А (21 – 35 years)
- B (36 – 50 years)
- С (51 – 60 years)
- D (61 – 70 years)
- E (71+ years)
Scholarship International Standard and International Latin competitions will be held in following age groups:
- J (< 21)
- А (21 – 35 years)
- B (36 – 50 years)
- С (51 – 60 years)
- D (61 – 70 years)
- E (71+ years)
In American Smooth, American Rhythm, Caribbean Mix & Argentine Tango Scholarships all age groups will compete together.
Participants at Single Dance in age groups В, С, D and E could also additionally dance in Single Dance at one age group younger.
Participants at Scholarship in age groups В, С, D and E could also additionally dance in Scholarship at one age group younger.
Dancers may opt to compete in a higher age group if their current one is set to change during the same year. For instance, a dancer aged 60, turning 61 within the year, may choose to participate in either category.
CATEGORIES AND LEVELS
Competitions will be held in following categories and levels:
Category: | Level |
Bronze | Beginner* |
Bronze | Intermediate* (in some styles only) |
Bronze | Full* |
Bronze | Open** |
Silver | Beginner* (in some styles only) |
Silver | Intermediate* (in some styles only) |
Silver | Full* |
Silver | Open** |
Gold | Beginner* (in some styles only) |
Gold | Intermediate* (in some styles only) |
Gold | Full* |
Gold | Open** |
Gold | Star Open** |
* – «Closed» level. Dancing figures are used in strict accordance with the Restricted Syllabus list.
** – «Open» level. No restrictions on use of dancing figures.
Any participant can take part in the “Closed” (Beginner, Intermediate or Full) level, where dancing figures are to be used in strict accordance with the Restricted Syllabus list, as well as in the “Open” level with no restrictions as regards the use of the dancing figures.
If any of the dancing styles lack the list of dancing figures, the registration in categories is recommended by the Teacher.
Argentine Tango competitions will be run in two sub styles: Salon & Free Style.
Caribbean Mix competitions will be run in two sub styles: Cuban Style and Line Style.
Showcase competitions will be run in following styles:
- International Standard
- International Latin
- American Smooth
- American Rhythm
- Argentine Tango
- Caribbean mix
- Contemporary
In Showcase competitions all age groups will compete together. Any student can perform in not more than two Showcases with the same Teacher in one session. Duration of the Showcase should not exceed
- 90 seconds for the Showcase
- 3 minutes for the Extended Showcase
It is allowed to use props. The Participants are provided the same light opportunities for their shows.
VIP Showcases will be presented in «no contest» system during the prime time of the event.
CONDITIONS AND ENTRY FEES
The results of competitions in separate dances (Single Dance) will be summed separately among Gentlemen and Ladies.
Only the Chairman, Scrutineer and Organizer have access to the participants’ marks before the end of the competition.
Scholarship participants must perform with the same Teacher in all the dances.
The participants have to fill in the Entry Form and pay the Entry Fee within the time frames set by the Organizer.
The organizer holds it for possible to deny the late registration in case many applications have already been received.
Online registration is available at: www.amazingvienna.info.
In order to enter for Scholarship, participants need to enter minimum in same amount of Single dances competitions in the same style as a Scholarship they wish to participate in.
REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Participants are to be present in the event hall and prepared to appear 40 minutes before the scheduled beginning time of their heat. Organizer reserves the right not to postpone the program in order to wait for the belated participants. In case of the missed heat, money for it shall not be refunded to the participants.
In Multiple dance competitions (Multi dance and Scholarship), Student (AM) is to appear with one Teacher (PRO) in all dances.
In Showcase category no more than three lifts are allowed per composition.
The participants are to remain on the floor until the music ends or otherwise may be disqualified.
Penalties for violations (program violations, lifts etc.):
- violation in first rounds: Warning from the Chairman
- violation in following rounds: Annulment of all received points
- violation in the final: Last place for the dance that contained the violation.
If after the beginning of the final event the participants have to pull out from the competition due to an illness or injury, they are automatically placed last in those dances they haven’t performed.
In case of the Entry cancellation by the participant, the Entry Fee can not be refunded and the organizer is not obliged to transfer this participant’s Entry Fee as a payment for the next festival.
Judges’ marks and final results are accepted by participants as final and cannot be challenged except for the cases when the fault in these marks can be proven.
The contestants aren’t allowed to give interview to mass media during their performance on the floor. Any such interviews can be made between rounds and sessions as well as before the beginning and after the ending of the festival.
AWARDS
In Single Dance and Multi Dance competitions every participant receives a diploma and a participation medal.
In Scholarship competitions the
- 1st place is awarded with medal, diploma and cup
- 2nd and 3 place are awarded with medal and diploma
- 4th, 5th and 6th place are awarded with diploma
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE
The preliminary information covering the competition program will be published on the official website of the festival www.amazingtallinn.info
The Organizer has the right to introduce changes to the program. The competition participants will follow the news and possible program changes by themselves.
On the day of the competition, the Organizer provides participants with Heat Lists. The heat list may be subject of change.
Depending on the number of received applications, there will be several competition rounds in each group. The judges will select not less than the half of each round participants for the next round. The judges will select 6 couples to the final within each group, but up to 8 couples can be selected for a final if couples obtain the same marks. The skating system will be applied for the calculation of results.
DANCE STYLES & DANCES
Competitions will be run in the following dance styles and dances:
- International Standard (Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep)
- International Latin (Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive)
- American Smooth (Walts, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz)
- American Rhythm (Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo)
- Argentine Tango Salon (Tango, Vals, Milonga)
- Argentine Tango Free Style (Tango, Vals, Milonga)
- Caribbean mix Cuban Style (Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Salsa)
- Caribbean mix Line Style (Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Salsa)
- Showcase
- Extended Showcase
- VIP Showcase (no contest)
ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS
Information regarding additional services provided by the Organizer is available on the official website of the festival www.amazingtallinn.info
REGULATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Being present on the location of the festival, the participants shall behave with regard to generally accepted norms of behavior, respecting other contestants, spectators and organizers of the festival.
Organizers shall not be liable for belongings, lost or left in the dressing rooms, in the hall, in hotel rooms as well as for any possible injuries suffered by contestants. We strongly advice the participants to arrange insurance cover, otherwise they will have to cover all possible medical expenses by themselves.
FESTIVAL ADJUDICATORS
The panel of judges assesses the participants’ performances.
The Festival Chairman is responsible for the number of couples proceeding to the next respective round, gives preliminary warnings and disqualifies the participants. The Chairman and Organisers are responsible for the the competition schedule and introduce changes aimed at maintaining the established schedule. Any changes made by the Chairman and/or Organiser are final.
The decisions of the Organiser concerning the organisation of the competition and its schedule are final and not subjected to any further discussion. The decision of the Chairman regarding any competitive issue is final.
CLAIMS & COMPLAINTS
Any participant of the festival can send a letter to the Organizer with detailed explanation of claims and complaints not later than 14 days following the festival’s completion. Those claims and complaints will be handled in accordance with those Rules and Regulations and applicable Austrian law with Tallinn as the place of jurisdiction