Cross-divisional events allow competitors from different Divisions to compete in the same event. DanceSport Australia allows a range of different combinations and they operate under various rules depending on the participants.
Here is a complete guide to cross-divisional events including definitions of the participants and which DanceSport competition rules are applicable.
Who are the participants?
Professional (Pro) – A DanceSport Member registered in the Professional Division as a Competitor
Coach – A registered DanceSport Member who has coaching accreditation. Note: A registered Member who has a Level 0 certification is also eligible to partner as a Coach. (See Rule 20.2.)
Amateur (Am) – A DanceSport Member registered in the Amateur or Under 16 Division
Recreational (Rec) –A DanceSport Member registered in the Recreational Division
Student – A DanceSport Member registered in either the Amateur OR Recreational Divisions
What are the combinations and which rules govern them?
Below is a table showing all the possible combinations, the participants, who is judged, and under which rules the competition is judged.
|
Combination |
Participants |
Who is judged? |
Competition Division Rules* |
|
Pro/Am |
Professional & Amateur/U16 |
Couple |
Amateur/Under 16 |
|
Pro/Student |
Professional & Amateur/U16 or Recreational Competitor |
Student only |
Amateur/Under 16 |
|
Pro/Recreational |
Professional & Recreational Competitor |
Recreational only |
Recreational |
|
Coach/Student |
Coach & Amateur/U16 or Recreational Competitor |
Student only |
Amateur/Under 16 |
|
Coach/Amateur |
Coach & Amateur/U16 Competitor |
Amateur only |
Amateur/Under 16 |
|
Coach/Recreational |
Coach & Recreational Competitor |
Recreational only |
Recreational |
*Competition Division Rules
Amateur/Under 16
Competitors must adhere to Amateur/Under 16 Division DanceSport rules depending on the age group of the event. Eg. A Juvenile event must adhere to Juvenile Approved Syllabus & dress restrictions.
Recreational
Competitors must adhere to Recreational Division rules including Approved Syllabus and dress restrictions.
Who wears the Back Number?
Quick answer... Whoever is being judged must wear the back number.
Pro/Am - The couple is being judged hence the Leader wears the back number.
All other events - The Student (Rec, Amateur or Under 16) only is being judged and must wear the back number.
For more information please check the DanceSport Australia website.
Here are some useful links...
DanceSport Australia Competition Rules
