ASARC has 5 different heat categories for competitors to enter:
Single Dance Heats
Triple Dance Heats
*NEW* Triple Dance Medley
Championship Heats
9 Dance Championship
Single Dance Heats
A single dance entry refers to a performance in which a competitor competes in a specific dance style. Each dance style has its own unique characteristics, music tempo, and choreography. In a single dance entry, the competitor performs only one dance style and is evaluated solely on their execution of that particular style.
Dance Styles
Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep
Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast, Bolero, Mambo
Club: Salsa, Bachata, West Coast, Hustle, Samba
Levels
Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Open
Dates
Smooth/Rhythm: Saturday August 19th
Club: Sunday August 20th
Triple Dance Heats
Competitive event that sees dancers perform all three core dances in a single round, with the best aggregate score winning. Winners will take home a delightful trophy in this event. This event is also sub-categorised by dance acumen and skill level.
Dance Styles
Smooth: Waltz + Tango + Foxtrot
Rhythm: Cha Cha + Rumba + East Coast
Levels
Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Open
Date
Smooth/Rhythm: Sunday August 20th
Triple Dance Medley
Competitive event that sees a team of dancers perform all three core dances in a single round. The tem with the highest aggregate score wins. For more rules please refer to ASARC Rules.
Dance Styles
Smooth: Waltz + Tango + Foxtrot
Rhythm: Cha Cha + Rumba + East Coast
Levels
Bronze, Silver
Date
Smooth/Rhythm: Sunday August 20th
Smooth & Rhythm Championships
Competitive event that sees dancers perform all core dances in either Smooth or Rhythm, with the best aggregate score winning. Winners will take home a delightful trophy in this event. This event is also sub-categorised by dance acumen and skill level.
Dance Styles
Smooth: Waltz + Tango + Foxtrot + Viennese Waltz
Rhythm: Cha Cha + Rumba + East Coast + Bolero + Mambo
Levels
Silver, Gold, Open
Date
Smooth: Saturday August 19th
Rhythm: Sunday August 20th
9 Dance Championships
The penultimate competitive heats, they feature the premiere dancers in Australia. Held during the Saturday night Ball, dancers will battle it out in all Smooth & Rhythm Categories. The winner of this category will receive an ornate crystal trophy.
Dance Styles
Smooth: Waltz + Tango + Foxtrot + Viennese Waltz
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Rhythm: Cha Cha + Rumba + East Coast + Bolero + Mambo
Levels
Gold, Open
Date
Saturday Night Gala Ball 19th August
