Enthusiastic and exciting dancing shows good interpretation. A variety of moves being well executed with bright and spontaneous delivery appears exciting, whereas repetitive moves throughout would show a lack of variety. Technique is the artistic execution of any move with timing and harmony. The execution of any move, which causes loss of timing or harmony, shows a lack of technique. Interference with on the competitors would be considered lack of technique.
Showmanship is the couples overall dancing ability.
How they Present themselves, how they look, how they coordinate with each other and how they demonstrate enthusiasm in their application to their dancing for others to enjoy, is all part of showmanship. Deliberate removal of apparel during a song is not permitted. Juniors - 12 years and under. Rockabilly - 18 and over. Lift and no lift category for each group.