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Rules — German Modern Jive Championships

General conditions

  • Couples dance to music chosen by the organizer — exception: showcase
  • The length of the songs is approx. 1.5-2.5 minutes — 3 to 5 minutes for Showcase
  • In the higher categories (e.g. Intermediate, Advanced), a song is more “normal” MJ tempo and one is a bit slower (Smooth)
  • The minimum age for participation is 16 years — anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present.
  • Dancers are responsible to warm up enough before their category/round
  • Only leaders have numbers — unless both partners are assessed individually
  • Competitors wear their numbers on their backs or hips — not on arms or legs — and make sure they hold well there
  • We do NOT assume “classic” leaders (m) and followers (w). Anyone can participate as a leader or follower in any category. However, there is an “appropriate” gender balance for the weekender for the organizer.
  • The organizer reserves the right to change the competition or categories without consultation
  • By participating in the Dance Weekend and/or the Modern Jive Champs, everyone agrees that neither the organizer nor crew or other helping hands are liable for losses or injuries of any kind
  • By participating in the Dance Weekend and/or the Modern Jive Champs, everyone also agrees that the organizer stores information/data about the participants and may use them for informational purposes in the future (e.g. further events)
  • The event or parts of it may be filmed and photographed and can be used by the organizer for marketing/advertising purposes without obligation

  • No refund in case of cancellation. However, the organizer is trying to find a solution (e.g. credit the payment for future events)

  • Couples Dance to Music Chosen by the Organiser — Except for Showcase
  • The songs are about 1.5-2.5 minutes long — in Showcase 3 to 5 minutes
  • in higher categories (e.g. intermediate/advanced) one song is “normal” MJ tempo and one is a slightly slower/smooth song
  • minimum age for the competition entry is 16 years — under 18 year olds need to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
  • dancers are responsible to warm up sufficiently prior to the category/heat
  • only the leader wears a number — unless both partners are judged individually
  • _Competitors have to wear their number on the back or hips — not on arms or legs — and ensure it will hold there
  • We DO NOT assume “classic” leaders (m) and followers (f). Everyone can register as leader or follower in every category. _However, a general gender balance considered “adequate” by the organiser applies to the weekender. _
  • the organiser reserves the right to change the categories/competition if necessary without consultation
  • by entering the champs and joining the dance weekend you agree that the organiser, crew and helping staff shall not be liable to you for any loss or injury or whatever damage suffered by you at the event or within the venue
  • by joining the champs/weekender you also agree that the organiser may store and process information obtained by you and may use it to inform you about e.g. future events
  • The Event or Parts of It Will Be Recorded (Video and Photo) These May Be Used for the Organiser’s Promotional Purposes Without Any Obligation
  • _in case of a cancellation no refund can be given. However, the organiser will try their best to find a solution (e.g. previous payment going towards another event by the organiser) _

Review

  • Since this is a Modern Jive competition, 80% of the dance content must be Modern Jive (e.g. in the curriculum of an MJ dance school or taught in MJ courses). The organizer is aware of the influence of other dance styles and that this is a constantly evolving dance. In case of uncertainty as to whether a couple is dancing Modern Jive, the organizer relies on the experience of the jurors to evaluate accordingly
  • The jurors’ decision is final
  • In the event of a tie or disagreement, the chief juror will decide
  • The evaluation is based on the “Relative Placement Scoring System”
  • Evaluation criteria for jurors:
  • connection and communication between partners
  • MJ content and diversity
  • musicality/interpretation of music
  • Timing of characters and breaks
  • dance techniques and posture

  • presentation (e.g. clothing, self-presentation)

  • _as this is a modern jive competition, at least 80% of the dancing must be recognisable as modern jive (e.g. MJ School’s syllabus or taught in MJ classes). The percentage might be different for certain categories, e.g. “showcase.” The Organiser is aware of the constant evolution of modern jive and influence of other dance styles. In a case of uncertainty, whether a couple dances modern jive, the organiser relies on the judges’ experience and definition of modern jive and trusts them to mark accordingly. _
  • Competitors are only judged by their performance at the event
  • The Judges’ Decision Is Final
  • in case of ties it is up to the head judge to provide a final decision
  • Judging is based on the Relative Placement Scoring System
  • judging criteria:
  • connection/communication between partners
  • MJ content and variety of moves
  • musicality/musical interpretation
  • timing of e.g. moves and breaks
  • Dance Technique and Posture
  • _presentation (e.g. clothes, showmanship) _

Definitions

  • **Dance professional: **

  • Open-level dancers

  • **Dance teacher: **

  • Someone who is paid for dance lessons and has done this regularly (e.g. weekly) for at least 6 months in the past. They do not have to participate in open level per se, but adequate to their dance level (intermediate, advanced or open)

  • **Mini Aerial: **

  • It is a mini aerial or mini airstep when both of the follower’s feet leave the ground — but at least one is below the leader’s hip height

  • **Major Aerial: **

  • It is a Major Aerial or Major Airstep when both of the follower’s feet are above the leader’s hip height

  • _ **Dance Professional: ** _

  • Open level competitors/dancers

  • _ **Dance Teacher: ** _
  • Someone being paid for dance instructions and having at least been teaching consecutively (e.g. weekly) for at least 6 months in the past

  • _Dance teachers do not have to compete in the open-Category but adequate to their dance level (Intermediate, Advanced or Open) _

  • _ **Mini Aerial: ** _

  • A mini aerial is defined by both of the follower’s feet off the ground, providing one foot remains below the leader’s waist level

  • _ **Major Aerial: ** _
  • A major aerial or airstep is defined by both of the follower’s feet traveling above the leader’s waist level

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