BASED OUT OF RALEIGH, NC
ESTABLISHED 2024
COUNTRY SWING
& LINE DANCE LESSONS
COUNTRY SWING STRICTLY:
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NOVICE
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INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
SPECIALTY COMPS
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HI-LO COUNTRY SWING
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3 STATE SHOWDOWN
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NC STATE J&J QUALIFIER
COUNTRY SWING J&J: **
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NOVICE
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INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
ALL AMERICAN:
AT THE PREPARTY
LINE DANCE: **
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NOVICE
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INTERMEDIATE
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ADVANCED
** POINTED COMPETITIONS WITH COUNTRY SWING DANCE COUNCIL
SPECIALTY COMPETITIONS
THIS IS WHERE A HI-DANCER (ADVANCED/PRO) COMPETES WITH A LO-DANCER (NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE) IN A STRICTLY COUNTRY SWING COMPETITION
WHO CAN COMPETE:​
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HI-DANCERS MAY COMPETE WITH 2 NOVICE DANCERS AND 2 INTERMEDIATE DANCERS
ALSO KNOWN AS A 3-FOR-ALL. THIS IS WHERE 3 DANCERS, FROM 3 DIFFERENT STATES COMPETE COUNTRY SWING TOGETHER !
WHAT JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:​​​​
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DANCERS MUST SHOWCASE STRONG MUSICALITY, CLEAN COUNTRY SWING FUNDAMENTALS, AND INTENTIONAL CONNECTION AS A UNIFIED GROUP
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ROLE SWITCHES (LEAD/FOLLOW) ARE ENCOURAGED BUT SHOULD BE INTENTIONAL AND SEAMLESS, MAINTAINING THE FLOW AND CONTINUITY OF THE DANCE WITHOUT DISRUPTION
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HIGHLIGHTING PERSONALITIES AND MAKING IT ENTERTAINING IS ENCOURAGED - BUT SHOULD ENHANCE, NOT OVERSHADOW
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QUALITY, CONTROL, AND SEAMLESS PARTNERSHIP THROUGHOUT
THIS IS A COUNTRY SWING JACK AND JILL STYLE QUALIFIER FOR NC RESIDENTS. DANCERS MAY COMPETE TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2027 NC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AT SHOWDOWN VOL. 4
WHO CAN COMPETE:​​
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ANY NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENT AND/OR COLLEGE STUDENT RESIDING IN THE STATE​ (ID MAY BE REQUIRED AT CHECK IN)
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COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVING IN NC ARE ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY - MUST STILL LIVE IN NC FOR CHAMPIONSHIP (2027)
HOW TO QUALIFY:​​​
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TOP 3 FOLLOWS AND TOP 3 LEADS QUALIFY TO COMPETE IN THE 2027 CHAMPIONSHIP​
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MUST REGISTER AS A LEAD OR FOLLOW - NOT BOTH
POINTED WITH CSDC
We are a pointed convention with Country Swing Dance Council. Want to learn more about their board, point system and how it all works? Check them out
NC STATE QUALIFIER
North Carolina Dancers! We are kicking off a NC Country Swing circuit at the Showdown. All residents may compete in the Jack and Jill to qualify for the Championship at Showdown Vol.4 2027
Hosted by 8 Count Country
Learn more about 8 Count Country here. This team hosts weekly local classes in NC, travel to conventions and host this annual event. Thank's for being here!
