What competitions are there?
There will be two competitions: one for Ballroom and one for Latin. Both disciplines consist of 3 basic dances and 2 advanced dances. The advanced dances may be introduced at higher levels, so if you have little or no experience in these dances, not to worry!

Ballroom

Latin

What classes are there?

There will be two main classes this year: Breitensport and Open class. Breitensport will start with a qualification round, after which the participants will be divided over three subclasses based on level.

When should I dance in the Open class?
Participants will qualify for – and are required to participate in – Open class, if they made it to one or more of the following levels:

NADB: B, A or Main (hoofd) class
NDO: Amateurs or Masterclass
Previous ‘TDS’s…
…with CloseD: CloseD finals or Open class
…without CloseD: Highest Breitensport subclass finals or Open class
…ETDS Seesen: Hellraisers finals or Devils

In addition, coupling in Open class will take place through lottery. If not enough people sign up for the Open class, they will be merged with the Breitensport.

How does a Ballroom competition work?
If you are in the Breitensport competition, both the Ballroom and the Latin competition will consist of a few steps:

1) First everyone dances the 3 basic dances in the qualification round. The judges will then divide all couples over different classes based on their level.
2) In your class, you will compete the rest of the competition against couples of similar level, starting with the first round.
3) After the first round, you will either do a redance or be placed to the next round immediately.
4) In every next round, the best couples will be selected to move on, until a few couples will be left standing in the finale, where they will compete for their final ranking.
5) During the award ceremony, the final rankings will be announced and all finalists will receive their award accordingly.

If you are in the Open class competition, step 1 does not apply.

I just started dancing. Can I still participate?
Absolutely! The Koffiecup has the main goal of offering an accessible competition for beginning dancers to get acquainted with competition dancing. Fun is the main priority at this competition. Dancers of all levels are welcome to participate, but the focus is on beginning dancers with little to no competition experience.

What dances can I expect when?
Ballroom

Latin

The organization reserves the right to deviate from the below written rules by exception in case of conflict, and will have the final say in decisions.

Participation

• In case there are more registrations than available spots, beginning dancers will have priority.
• Dancers may sign themselves up together with a partner for each competition, or without a partner. Dancers may select different partners for the Ballroom and the Latin competition.
• Both dancers of a couple need to register individually.
• Dancers signing up without a partner, will be coupled up semi randomly, while keeping the height-difference in Ballroom to a limit.
  Note: when signing up without a partner, we cannot guarantee your participation, as there needs to be a 50/50 balance in leads and follows. When signing up, you can choose to switch roles in the case this is necessary.
• Sign-up deadline is September 14.

Competitions

• The tournament consists of two competitions: Ballroom and Latin
• The basic Ballroom dances are Slow Waltz, Tango, and Quickstep.
  • At the 2nd level, Viennese Waltz will be introduced in the semi-final
  • At the 3rd level, Viennese Waltz and Slow foxtrot will be introduced in the semi-final
  • In the open class, all 5 dances will be introduced from the start.
• The basic Latin dances are Cha cha cha, Rumba and Jive.
  • At the 2nd level, Samba will be introduced in the semi-final
  • At the 3rd level, Samba and Paso Doble will be introduced in the semi-final
  • In the open class, all 5 dances will be introduced from the start.

Clothing and shoes

• • Competitive dance clothes are not allowed, e.g. tailcoats, tailored dance dresses, latin dresses for competitions or dance suits. Excessive feathers, glitter and rhinestones are not allowed on clothing, on accessories or on hair.

• Debutant or training dance clothing is allowed

• If you wear ladies’ shoes, heel protectors are mandatory
• Rubber soles and outdoor shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.
• Using paraffin, water or your own oil under your shoes is forbidden. Suitable oil will be provided at the venue.
• Any damage costs caused by violation of the above-mentioned rules, will be recovered from the respective participant.

Payment

• Student participation fee will amount to €10,-, and non-student participation fee will amount €12,50.
• If you wish to cancel, you can do so by sending an email to koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com.
• The refund deadline for cancellation is September 14, 2024.

Do you have any remaining questions? Don’t hesitate to mail to koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com.