The Asia WCS Open is officially sanctioned by the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) to offer points and is formally a part of the competition circuit!
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JACK & JILL COMPETITIONS
Jack & Jill contests are a fun way to allow individuals to enter competition without a partner and challenge their social dancing prowess with a variety of partners. There is an inherent “luck of the draw” factor involved. Leaders and followers are randomly paired. Competitors are scored individually on timing, technique and teamwork in the preliminary heats. Those scoring the highest will be called back later to dance in a final round. In the final, individuals are randomly paired, then scored as a couple. The DJ picks the music.
Competitors may compete in a maximum of two (2) skill level WSDC Jack and Jill competitions, once in their primary role and once in their secondary role, with limitations due to approved exceptions. Competitors must maintain their selected role, either as a Leader or Follower, during a Jack and Jill contest. No switching is allowed.
WSDC JACK & JILL LEVELS
The World Swing Dance Council Points Registry is used to determine eligibility for the West Coast Swing Jack & Jill divisions. The only way you may enter a division other than by meeting the points qualifications below is by petitioning the chief judge or event director before the competition.
The Asia West Coast Swing Open offers 5 levels of Jack & Jills with WSDC points awarded.
- WSDC Newcomer
- WSDC Novice
- WSDC Intermediate
- WSDC Advanced
- WSDC AllStar-Champion
Chart from WSDC Registry Event Rules, effective 1 January 2025.
6 – The points required for moving up (or down) is based on the points in the dancer’s primary role, not the combined points in their primary and secondary roles.
7 – Events must follow rule 3.2 #10 for all WSDC Champion Jack and Jill contests. See footnote for 3.2 #10 for additional details regarding the transition timeframe.
8 – Newcomer division is not offered at all events. Competitors may select either Newcomer or Novice divisions, but must dance in Novice once they receive one (1) point in either Newcomer OR Novice in their selected role (primary or secondary). Competitors competing in Intermediate may not compete in Newcomer in their secondary role.