REGULATIONS – LATIN SHOW
1. Introduction to the Discipline
The Latin Show discipline combines the energy of Latin dances with the expressive power of choreographic performance.
It is allowed only in Solo, Duo, or Group formats.
Traditional couple dances are not permitted.
Latin Show includes: Samba, Cha Cha, and Rumba.
Within the discipline, performances are divided into three choreographic specialties:
Synchro Dance
Choreographic Dance
Show Dance
2. Specialties
• Synchro Dance (Groups / Duo)
All performers execute perfectly synchronized movements in the same directions, maintaining the formation for the entire duration of the performance.
All Latin-American styles are allowed, without holds or physical contact between dancers.
A free final variation is allowed in the last 10 seconds.
In Synchro Duo, two dancers (male/female or same gender) perform identical movements in full synchronization, without contact or variations.
⚠️ Scenic elements and the entrance of external people onto the stage are not allowed.
• Choreographic Dance
A natural evolution of synchronized dance.
Groups must start with differentiated formations and use choreographic patterns that include division into multiple subgroups.
⚠️ Any form of hold or physical contact is strictly forbidden.
⚠️ Placing objects/accessories on the floor is not allowed (even if they are part of the costume).
Only the last 10 seconds may be free.
• Show Dance
A narrative specialty in which dance tells a theme or storyline inspired by films, musicals, emotions, or everyday life.
Evaluation takes into account the coherence between:
music
choreography
gestures
costumes
make-up
✅ Scenic elements carried on stage by the dancers themselves and removed at the end are allowed.
❌ Animals, motorized vehicles, external people, or electronic/scenic devices are not allowed.
3. Competitive Units and Categories
Admitted competitive units:
Solo
Duo
Small Group from 3 to 6 / Group from 6 up to 24
Age categories:
Promotional: 6–7 years
Mini: 8–9 years
Youth: 10–12 years
Junior: 13–16 years
Adults: 17–25 years
Senior: 25+
👉 One overage athlete is allowed every 4 participants, only toward the immediately higher category.
No limits apply for younger athletes.
4. Maximum Performance Duration
Solo: max 2:30 minutes
Duo: max 3:00 minutes
Small Group / Group: max 4:00 minutes
➕ A 15-second tolerance is granted.
Beyond this limit, the music will be stopped by the technical staff.
5. Music
🎵 Free musical track, consistent with the chosen theme.
🎧 Must be uploaded during registration in .mp3 format and named as follows:
GroupName_Specialty_Category
⚠️ Each group must bring a USB flash drive with the music tracks as a backup.
6. Costume and Make-up
👗 Costumes are free but must be appropriate, ensuring adequate coverage of intimate areas.
For all categories, make-up must not be excessive, except for Show Dance, where it is an integral part of the narrative.
7. General Competition Rules
An athlete may not compete against themselves.
Each school may enter an unlimited number of groups, provided that dancers are not repeated within the same category/specialty.
In case of irregularities, Out of Program (OP) penalties will be assigned.
Upon the third OP, the group will be relegated to last position.
8. Judging and Evaluation Criteria
Performances will be evaluated based on:
Technique
Choreography
Originality
Musicality
Expressiveness
Theme coherence
Scores are expressed in tenths, with the possibility of half points.
Judgments are final and not subject to appeal, except for formal written complaints submitted by the official representative.
