Thinking About Competing?

The Champs is a spectacular day of dancing and entertainment for both competitors and spectators but as a competitor you get a whole different insight into the event that makes the Champs experience just that little bit more special. 
We have a number of easy to enter competition categories available for you to enter without a regular dance partner. This allows you to compete without the hours of practice normally required. 
Lucky Dip, and Top Cat’s are the competitions for which you don’t require a partner. For the other categories you need to find your self a compatible dance partner, choose the level of competition that suits your skill and experience, book on-line, allow for an adequate amount of practice time and then turn up for a highly entertaining and exciting day at the Champs! 
Booking on line is very easy. You will need to book a Day Entry Ticket (with the 'premium' option to choose a chair at a table on the stage). You then choose the competition categories that you wish to enter by reading the relevant information under each category then click the ‘Book Online’ button that will take you to the booking wizard. 
Should you would prefer to send a cheque then you just need to download a postal booking form to complete and post off. Make sure we have all your contact information and full description of what you are booking. 
If you have not competed before then we recommend that you take the plunge and sign up NOW for one of the most exciting and spectacular events on the dance calendar.

Friends & Family

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules and Eligibility Criteria - Please read carefully.
Amateurs Only: No teachers or Dance Professionals* can take part.

*Dance Professional definition:
- Anyone who has taught a partner dance more than 6 times in the previous 6 months for payment.
- Anyone who is intending to teach a partner dance more than 6 times in the next 6 months for payment.

In this section, no-one knows who their partner will be until the day itself; they may be a complete stranger they may not! They may be a good dancer - they may not.

There are 100 men and 100 ladies. Only the men have dance numbers. Ladies will be issued with pink slips which they must bring with them on the day. Dance partners are allocated on a random basis on the day. The male dance number is recorded on the lady’s pink slip as a record of the partnership.

It is important that you are able to be at the venue on the day before 11am to register and be ready, on the dance floor for partnering at 11.15am.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to amateurs only.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.

• Judges will NOT award points for dress and presentation. This category will be judges simply on the quality of the dancing as described above so wear what you feel comfortable in!

• Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.

• No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.

• Dance teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this category.

• Partners will be allocated on the day.

• Traditional mix gender partnerships only in this category.

• This event is for over 16s only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

All-Stars Freestyle Trophy

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.
Amateurs Only: No teachers or Dance Professionals* can take part.

*Dance Professional definition:
- Anyone who has taught a partner dance more than 6 times in the previous 6 months for payment.
- Anyone who is intending to teach a partner dance more than 6 times in the next 6 months for payment.

This category replaces the advanced and intermediate freestyle competitions. The category will be divided into 3 age divisions:

1. Class 1: 25 years and under

2. Class 2: 26 - 35 years old

3. Class 3: 36 years and over.

The determining age criteria are based on the age of the youngest member of the partnership. For example if you are a 35 year old male dancing with a 24 year old female you will have to compete in the 25 years and under category. If you are a 35 year old male competing with a 37 year old female you will have to dance in the 26 - 35 year old category.

Proof of age will be required should there be any question regarding eligibility.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to amateurs ONLY.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.

• Judges will NOT award points for dress and presentation. This category will be judges simply on the quality of the dancing as described above so wear what you feel comfortable in!

• Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.

• No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)

• Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.

• Competitor couples or partnerships from the Open Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.

• This event is for dancers 12 years old and over only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited to 80 couples so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part

This is the Open category section. It is recommended for those advanced dancers who want to dance Ceroc with no holds barred! The category will be divided into 3 age divisions:

1. Class 1: 25 years and under
2. Class 2: 26 - 35 years old
3. Class 3: 36 years and over.

The determining age criteria are based on the age of the youngest member of the partnership. For example if you are a 35 year old male dancing with a 24 year old female you will have to compete in the 25 years and under category. If you are a 35 year old male competing with a 37 year old female you will have to dance in the 26 - 35 year old category.

Proof of age will be required should there be any question regarding eligibility.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to all, amateur and professional.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

• 1 major airstep or inverted move per track will be permitted plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind.

Definition of a major airstep:

- A major airstep is defined by both of the lady’s feet travelling above the man’s waist level.

- Baby aerials are not considered to be major airsteps, providing at least one of the lady’s feet are below the man’s waist level. Any number of baby aerials are permitted.

- During any aerial (baby or major), both the lady’s feet should never be off the floor for more than 7 beats.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).

• Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section.

• Competitors or partnerships from the All-Stars Freestyle Trophy sections are not permitted to enter this section.

• This event is for over 16s only. • A maximum of 20 couples will be able to compete in this section.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules and Eligibility Criteria - Please read carefully.
Amateurs Only: No teachers or Dance Professionals* can take part.

*Dance Professional definition:
- Anyone who has taught a partner dance more than 6 times in the previous 6 months for payment.
- Anyone who is intending to teach a partner dance more than 6 times in the next 6 months for payment.

In this section no-one knows who their partner will be! We aim to discover who are the best individual dancers with this category. Tops Cat's is based on the Jack & Jill concept where individuals are randomly paired in each round and judged on their dancing. It is the individuals who go through to the next round, again to be randomly paired for the next heat. This means that each entrant may have a different partner for each round.

Number of entries to this category are limitless but obviously it has to be gender balanced. Each competitor will receive a dance number which has to be pinned in a place where it is VERY easy for the judges to see.

Competition Rules

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.

• Judges will NOT award points for dress and presentation. This category will be judges simply on the quality of the dancing as described above so wear what you feel comfortable in!

• Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.

• No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.

• This section is now open only to amateur dancers. Teachers/dance professionals are NOT allowed to enter.

• Partners will be allocated on the day.

• This event is for over 16s only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules and Eligibility Criteria - Please read carefully.
Amateurs Only: No teachers or Dance Professionals* can take part.

*Dance Professional definition:
- Anyone who has taught a partner dance more than 6 times in the previous 6 months for payment.
- Anyone who is intending to teach a partner dance more than 6 times in the next 6 months for payment.

This category is for couples over 45 years of age. Both partners need to be 45 years of age or older.

Proof of age will be required should there be any question regarding eligibility.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to amateurs ONLY.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing and synchronisation of dancers rather than the number/difficulty of moves.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

• Airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves), will not be permitted. Disqualification from the competition will be automatic should a couple attempt these moves.

• No extra points will be awarded for drops but they will be permitted provided that the ball of one of the lady's feet remains in contact with the ground. Otherwise the move will be defined as an airstep.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.)

• Dance Teachers/professionals are not allowed to enter this section.

• This event is for dancer's over 45 years of age only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part.

This is the category recommended for dancers wishing to include the more acrobatic elements of Ceroc into their repertoire. There are no rules with regard to the number of aerial moves or the duration of any given move.

IMPORTANT
Please note that this category is can be extremely physically demanding and that there is a high risk of physical injury whilst participating. The organisers and their agents accept no responsibility for any injuries sustained during the competition, and the competitors understand that they participate and compete entirely at their own risk. If you are unsure if this category is for you, please contact for further information.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to all, amateur and professional.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

• Any number of major aerials or airsteps, (lifts, jumps and acrobatic moves) per track plus drops and leans of any kind will be permitted.

• The heat will consist of one track which will be restricted to 2 minutes maximum length. Consequently competitors are encouraged to warm up sufficiently prior to the heat.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance element of the performance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).

• Dance Teachers/professionals are allowed to enter this section. Competitors from any other category are permitted to enter this section.

• This event is for over 18s only.

• A maximum of 5 couples will be able to compete in this section.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation. The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part.

In this section competitors choose their own piece of music and perform their own choreography.

This category is intended as a platform to showcase any genre of dance e.g. Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Flamenco, Lambada, Ballroom, Latin, Lindy Hop, Tango, Salsa, African, Indian, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Rock'n'Roll etc.

Applications for inclusion in the Showcase category may be subject to scrutiny prior to being accepted. This is to maintain the quality of performance in this category.

IMPORTANT

Competition Rules

• This category is open to all, amateur and professional.

• Any dance style is acceptable in this category.

• Each team should consist of one couple only. Couples may be same-gendered.

• Each couple must dance to their own music which must be provided to the organisers no later than 27th April 2011, on a CD of between 3 - 5 minutes in length. (Please note that we cannot accept tapes or minidiscs).

• Any performance which is either under 3 minutes or over 5 minutes will be penalised.

• Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovative choreography, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers and entertainment value.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

• This section is open to everyone including teachers and dance professionals.

• A maximum of 6 couples will be able to compete in this section.

• This event is for over 16s only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for couples who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part.

In this section you need to make up a threesome. If you can't make up your mind which partner to choose, this is the event for you - you can dance with them both!

Competition Rules

• This category is open to all, amateur and professional.

• Each team must consist of three people in any combination of male/female dancers.

• The dancing must be continuous but the lead is allowed to change from one partner to another.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round. Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, innovation, musical interpretation, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers as well as the variety of moves.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation as this is considered an intrinsic and important part of the double trouble category.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted.

• This section is open to everyone including teachers/professionals.

• This event is for over 16s only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part.

Competitors choose their own piece of music and perform their own choreography. This year we have not restricted the number of hold-breaks or drops/lifts in order to allow more artistic freedom. However, all Team Cabaret routines must consist predominantly of Ceroc*.

*‘Ceroc’ is defined by the codified and notated moves which teachers are permitted to teach in classes and workshops. If you are unsure whether or not your routine features sufficient Ceroc content, you can send rehearsal material to the dance department for approval. Send videos to:

Ceroc Champs, iON Building, 1 Waldo Works, Waldo Road, London NW10 6AW.

Anyone who does not adhere to the spirit of the rules will jeopardise their chances of winning.

Competition Rules

• This category is open to all, amateur and professional.

• A team must be between three and twenty couples.

• Each team must nominate a Representative (Team Leader) or Choreographer through whom all discussions will take place.

• Each team must dance to their own music that must be provided to the organisers by no later than 20 APR 2012.

Format: Audio CD or Data CD with MP3 or unprotected AAC, WAV, AIF. Digital Format Quality: 192 kbps, 44 kHz or higher. Length: Between 3 - 6 minutes in length.

• Team leaders must submit a definitive list of all team members and the final name of the Team at least 10 days prior to the event.

• All team members must purchase a Day Entry ticket to the event to be able to take part in this competition. • Any performance which is either under 3 minutes or over 6 minutes will be penalised.

• Routines, whilst judged for their entertainment value hence the "cabaret" element, must be (in the opinions of the judges) predominantly Ceroc-based (see definition*). No matter how entertaining, if the routine is not sufficiently Ceroc-based, it will be penalised.

• Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovative choreography, quality of dancing, synchronisation of dancers and entertainment value.

• Judges will also award points for dress and presentation.

• Judges decisions are final.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• This section is open to everyone including teachers/professionals.

• A maximum of 5 teams will be able to compete in this section.

• This event is for over 16s only.

• Competitor numbers are strictly limited so places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photography; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.

Great Escapee

All heats held at Escape events - Final Only at Champs

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

Open to Amateurs and Professionals: Teachers and Dance Professionals can take part.

This competition category is unusual in that only the Final takes place on the day of the Champs as all the heats will already have taken place at our Escape weekender events during the previous 12 months! This category is free to enter as all you have to do is attend a weekender and take part in the competition which takes place during the Entertainments Hour on the Saturday evening. Each heat is judged by the audience and the couple who receives the loudest applause, measured with a state of the art sound meter, is awarded a special Great Escapee Sash that gives them entry to the Final the following May.

All the individual heats winners who receive a sash will be eligible to take part in the Final at the Champs and the winner will receive trophies and there will be medals for 1st 2nd & 3rd place. This is a fun competition category that you can't really practice for so if you are at a weekender then get all your loudest friends together and get them to lead the applause for you and you could be in the Finals in May wearing the flashy Ceroc orange sash...

For more information about ESCAPE weekedner events, please visit www.ceroc.com/escape

Competition Rules

• There is no eligibility criteria for this category.

• The heats of this category will be held at each of the Ceroc Escape weekenders and the winners will receive a Great Escapee sash. The winners of each weekender heat will automatically be entered into the Final.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• The heats will be judged by members of the audience chosen at random. The final will be judged by the entire audience, with the winners being the couple who receive the loudest applause. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat.

• In the Final, there will be no points system. The audience will judge and applaud on whatever criteria they see fit.

• This event is for dancers 12 years old and over only.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

Ceroc Pro-Am

or download

£25 per couple plus admission.

IMPORTANT
Revised Rules - Please read carefully.

This competition is open to couplings comprising of a dance professional and a non-dance professional (an amateur) who compete together as a dance couple. The Dance Professional and the Amateur will be judged as a couple.

*Dance Professional definition:
- Anyone who has taught a partner dance more than 6 times in the previous 6 months for payment.
- Anyone who is intending to teach a partner dance more than 6 times in the next 6 months for payment.

Competition Rules

• This category is only open to partnerships consisting of one dance professional and one amateur.

• Couples will dance to music chosen by the organisers. This could include anything from the 40's to present day.

• All judging will be by a points system. Dancers are encouraged to dance to the end of their heat. Qualifying dancers will be asked back to the next round.

• Judges decisions are final.

• Points will be awarded for style, musical interpretation, innovation, synchronisation of dancers, quality of dancing as well as the variety and complexity of moves.

• Judges will NOT award points for dress and presentation. This category will be judged simply on the quality of the dancing as described above and entrants are requested to dress simply.

• 1 major airstep or inverted move per track will be permitted plus drops, leans and baby aerials of any kind.

Definition of a major airstep:

- A major airstep is defined by both of the lady’s feet travelling above the man’s waist level.

- Baby aerials are not considered to be major airsteps, providing at least one of the lady’s feet are below the man’s waist level. Any number of baby aerials are permitted

- During any aerial (baby or major), both the lady’s feet should never be off the floor for more than 7 beats.

• The lead and follow aspect of the dance must clearly be demonstrated.

• The dance must be recognisable as a modern jive like Ceroc. (Dances such as Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, 50s style Rock 'n' Roll, Ballroom Jive etc are not modern jives and therefore are not permitted).

• This event is for over 16s only. • A maximum of 20 couples will be able to compete in this section.

• Ceroc Enterprises Ltd reserves the right to change the programme and competition if necessary without consultation.

• The event will be recorded by film, video and photograph; these may be used for Ceroc promotional purposes without any obligation.

• The organisers accept no responsibility for loss or injury to persons or possessions in relation to this event.

• There will be no refund for entrants who pull out of this category either before or during the event.