2013 Saturday Night Sports Theme Dance Party
Wear your favorite team jersey, hat, or any clothing involving sports! Be prepared for some fun!
Ok, no sports team clothing? Then dress like a nerd for our
Jock vs Nerd contest!
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Plan to Dance you Socks off!
Great Performances!
Master Competition!
Great Social Dancing!
We want you to have an absolute blast at the New England Dance Festival! So we are offering several social competitions that are just plain fun! No rules, no costumes! Start practicing and strut your stuff. Tell all your friends because the more of you the merrier. Fun prizes will be awarded.
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Pick A Partner
We will offer Two Step, Night Club and West Coast Swing "Just For Fun" competitions in both social/beginner and social intermediate/advanced divisions.
Ask your favorite social dance partner to dance or have a different partner for each dance! Please note that no competitive couples are allowed. Our beginner level is great for those new to dancing!
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No Partner Needed
Two Step Jack & Jill & West Coast Jack & Jill
This is when you do not know who your partner will be!
(these are on Sunday afternoon and are not WSDC--those run on Saturday Night)
The Fun Jack & Jill will have two divisions, Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate/Advanced. Definitely lots of fun. Always a great event!
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NEW THIS YEAR
NEDF PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE
This is a Non- UCWDC category open to everyone. This is your chance to perform a special routine for just you and a partner or teacher and it can even be a group.
Any style of dance is allowed and all styles compete against each other. Prizes for the top three acts.
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Line Dance
Line dancers... We welcome you to join us for a great weekend of line dancing. We are offering the social line dancer a weekend of great workshops with some of your favorite instructors.
Joanne Brady will be featured in the Line Room along with Tina Foster, Joe Steele, Emily Drinkall, Clive Stevens and more. Check back for the full line up of Instructors....you will have a blast!
Great dances will be taught along with technique classes to be sure your will be dancing style!
Pro-Am Swing & Hustle Competition
Bring your Pro and compete in our Pro-Am Swing and Hustle competition. Lots of fun, start practicing today!
The Pro-Am Swing and Hustle events are on Saturday afternoon. So come dance with your Instructor in the afternoon and get those WSDC points at night! What could be more fun!
UCWDC Competition
We are offering all the standard UCWDC competitions in both Pro-Am, Couples and Line. If you would like to compete and you are new to dancing see your teacher about the beginner syllabus category. It is easy and is a great way to get acquainted with how fun UCWDC competitions can be. If you have been dancing country but have never competed join us in the newcomer or syllabus division. This division is a great place to start if you have never competed but are passed the brand new dancer stage. Don't forget, competition can also serve as a great way to set goals to improve your dancing. All rules for the UCWDC events can be found on line at www.ucwdc.org.
Please note: All UCWDC contestants must have either an associate membership or a one day membership. You may register on line at www.ucwdc.org.
Also note: when registering for a one day membership we strongly urger you to register for the $ 5.00 one day pass. If you decide to go to Worlds this event will be counted towards Worlds.
Already compete in ballroom competitions? Or do you dance ballroom and would like to compete with us? You already know 4 of the dances: Waltz, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing. These are just danced to country music instead of ballroom music. There are 4 dances which are completely different: Triple Two Step, Two Step, Night Club 2 Step and Polka. These are clearly signature dances of the country. Take advantage of another opportunity to have fun with dances you already know and add a two step!
Pro-Am teachers as always we will have a top teacher purse!
Masters Purse Offered (contact Kathy for details)
Crown Purse Offered (contact Kathy for details)
WSDC Jack & Jill Competitions
We will offer WSDC jack and Jill competitions. This is a great chance to get those extra points you need for Summer Hummer!
The West Coast Swing Jack & Jill will be run using World Swing Dance Council rules and regulations. We will be offering the following divisions:
Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced
Note - this event will use WSDC online points registry to validate competitors divisions. Please visit World Swing Dance Council for the 2013 rules.
Strictly Swing & Hustle Competition
Find a partner and register for our Strictly Swing competition! We will be offering the following divisions:
Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced
Come join us in the Swing Room.... Angel Figueroa will be our swing host. Plan to attend his workshops.... they are AWESOME! WSDC points and dancing all night long all weekend! Ask your friends, everyone had a blast last year!
Yoga
Sheila Lancelalotta will hosting yoga class(es). Times to be announced. It is recommended that yoga should be done on an empty stomach, bring a mat, some water and a towel.
