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Competition


Competitive Country and Swing dancing is a style of dance in which competition is the main focus. Couples perform several different dances in front of judges who evaluate and score each routine. But you do not have to be a competitor, Dance School or instructor to attend … These competitions run over the full 3 day event and are open to the general public. Spectator passes are available On-Site at the Event Registration Desk when you arrive.

Adults Spectator Pass = $15
Seniors Spectator Pass = $10
Youth Spectator Pass = $7

(Adult = 18 and older, Youth = 10-17 … Kids under 10 are admitted FREE)

Pick one up, find a seat and be prepared to be amazed and entertained by some of North America’s best dancers. Competitors ranging from 10 to 70 will grace the competition floor at the Calgary Dance Stampede. Bring your voice and cheer on your favorite dancers … something you do not want to miss.

A full schedule of competition times can be found on-line on our EVENT SCHEDULE and WORKSHOPS page.

 

A few things to remember when you are at the event;

  • Please be courteous and do not obstruct the view of others during event.
  • Bring your Camera ... Private still photography will be allowed at the event.
  • Please NO VIDEO TAPING allowed at any time.
    (Sequence Event Video will be available to videotape competitors upon request.  Professional photographer Rob Ironside will be available to take both action shots and posed photos)
 
Today's dance competitions are split up into categories and then judged accordingly by North America’s top judges.
 
PRO-AM:
Pro-Am is danced by an AMateur student with his/her PROfessional dance instructor, therefore you do not need a partner for this form of dance. Only the amateur is judged based on how well he/she meets the standards for their division and level. Each division/level is judged by certified professionals and the awards/standings are based on a medal system (Gold, Silver, Bronze, etc.). You may have been watching "Dancing With The Stars"? This competition is a PRO-AM competition, where the Amateur is a celebrity that is teamed up with a Professional dancer/instructor.
 

COUPLES:
Competitive Couples are comprised of two Amateur students competing together. Both members of the couple are being judged based on how well they meet the standards for their division and level in comparison to other competitive couples. As in Pro-Am, each division/level is judged by certified professionals and awards/standings are based on ranking system ( First Place, Second Place, etc.). The dancers are judged on costumes, musicality, technique, appropriateness, and overall performance.

 
LINE DANCE:
A Line Dance is choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which competitors dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the sex of the individuals, all facing the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time. Line dancers are not in physical contact with each other. This type of dance used to strictly Country, but it has evolved to one of the most widely dances forms in the World. Line Dance categories now include Lilt, Rise & Fall, Smooth, Novelty, Cuban and Funky.
 
Competitive dancers have a wonderful sense of community. Many dance professionals and schools attend dance competitions and so dancers from different areas and countries may see each other many times during the competition season. This creates a sense of community as well as an opportunity to make and maintain new found friendships.