Bachata Freestyle Competition

We are back! And with 2 different categories! This is a fixed partner freestyle competition. Meaning, you will sign up with a partner and will dance throughout at the same time with all other competing couples. Amatuer – Dancing Salsa/Bachata for 3 years and below* (3 years is a rough gauge for students who are relatively active in this 2 years. For students who have not been active or missing for many years and back for dancing, you can always contact us to gauge your eligibility) Open – Recommended for any experienced dancers with above 3 years active dance experiences This competition aims to encourage students and dancers to dance and practice more. A perfect excuse for you to find a partner to polish your dance now Regulation Pre-registration with fixed partner required. No registration fee required (but social night fee remain) 1 lead and 1 follow (can be any gender) to be fixed partner throughout the competition. All participants will dance at the same time on the dance floor to any Bachata/Salsa song chosen by the DJ There will be 2 preliminary rounds of 1 min each round. (For Bachata: 1st round will be sensual or remixed bachata, 2nd round will be authentic bachata song – i.e Romeo Santos, Dani J) There will be 2 final rounds of 1 min each round. (For Bachata: Song choice will be similar to preliminary rounds) No over shoulder lifts (female or male legs over each other’s shoulders) Dips and Minor Tricks are allow (as long as no over shoulder lifts) but judging will still be focus on your Bachata/Salsa dancing Judging Criteria will vary for each category Amateur Criteria Dance Techniques (basic, turns, balance) Partnering technique (lead, follow and smoothness) Timing (on time) Open Criteria Dance Techniques (basic, turns, balance) Partnering technique (lead follow and smoothness) Timing Musicality Showmanship Prizes Amateur Categories Champion Trophy + 2x En Motion 19th Anniversary Party tickets (Worth $70) 1st Runner up Trophy 2nd Runner up Trophy Open Categories Champion Trophy + 2x En Motion 19th Anniversary Party tickets (Worth $70) 1st Runner up Trophy 2nd Runner up Trophy Amateur Competition will be held at EN MOTION STUDIO on 14th July Open Competition will be held at BISOUX on 28th July Sign up or more details here https://dance-en-motion.com/street-latin-freestyle-competition/