There are all kinds of dance contests.
Some have things very well spelled out.
Others just happen, and the judges decide what they will.
Since the notice for this contest contained almost no definitions
(other than swing, and an inferred "fast music" from the description
of the band), it seems that this contest is a relaxed, come have
fun and do it, but don't worry too much about the results kind
of contest.
--- bruce leasure
> -----Original Message-----
> From: University of Illinois -- Dancing Illini
> [mailto:DANCING-DISCUSS-L@POSTOFFICE.CSO.UIUC.EDU]On Behalf Of Warren
> Raquel
> Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 1999 3:13 PM
> To: DANCING-DISCUSS-L@POSTOFFICE.CSO.UIUC.EDU
> Subject: Re: [cu-swing] Sounds of Summer Swing Contest
>
>
> First let me state that planning a contest needs more than a week. In this case
> help from everyone will be appreciated so anyone who can chip in, please do.
>
> The problem with swing contests is that the title "swing" is ambiguous. Under
> this catagory lies jive, east coast, lindy, shag, etc.. Let's say a dancer from
> competitions such as the DI inviational enters his/her conception of the
> "requirements" is different from someone who has been in the American Lindy Hop
> championshops. I suggest a panel made up of DI and Swing Society people for
> fairness. As for winners are there prizes? There needs to be more planning than
> a "amateur and open dance" section. I suggest contact with the DI on criteria
> for judging. i.e. Rating systems, lists, etc. Also, judging during a live
> performance can be a hassle for the band and the crowd. Keep the pauses between
> songs at a minimum.
>
> Also, on a side note let's get started on Quad day. Anyone with any information
> please send it to me and I will start coordinating everything. I know we have a
> spot but we need to develop flyers and think about demos, etc. Thanks.
>
> Swing on!
>
> At 02:27 PM 7/13/99 , Valentin Prisecaru wrote:
> >
> > Dear DI,
> >
> > This Sunday is The Sounds of Summer at Crystal Lake Park, and the Swing
> > Society is doing swing lessons and a dance contest. The contest will be at
> > 5:30, and will consist of 2 heats: an amateur, and an open swing dance, and
> > will be played to live music (Three Cent Stomp from Chicago). Please
> attend!
> > Also, if you're interested in being a judge and/or helping with the contest,
> > please get in touch with Caitlin, Lisa, myself, or Celina
> > <ctrujill@uiuc.edu>.
> >
> > Valentin Prisecaru
> > Vice-President, Swing Society at the U of I
>
>
>
> wjr
>
> ===============
> Warren Raquel
> University of Illinois
> Assembly Hall - Network Administrator
> raquel@uiuc.edu
> 217.333.2923
>
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