Strictly Swing is entered as a couple, and will challenge each duo to push their social dancing and improvisation to the limits. The contest DJ picks the music. Couples dance in heats for several short songs. If more than 15 couples enter, there will be a preliminary contest followed by a final round. Judges will evaluate couples based on their demonstration of good social dancing skills, timing, technique, connection, lead and follow, presentation, showmanship and skill level.
* Costumes and props are not allowed but coordinating attire is acceptable.
* Couples must remain in contact unless executing a spin.
* Dancers must maintain their own physical contact with the floor during partner weight support moves.
* Dancers can compete in both Strictly Swing divisions, one in their dominant role and the other in their non-dominant role – you cannot compete in both divisions in the same role.
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The Asia WCS Open offers 2 levels of Strictly Swing Divisions:
Novice-Intermediate Strictly Swing
Competitors at the Newcomer to Intermediate levels must compete in this division.
Open Strictly Swing
Competitors at the Advanced and above levels must compete in this division. Couples with one partner who is Advanced / AllStar and the other in a division Intermediate and below, must compete in the Open Strictly Swing.