Hello, UCWDC members!
As you prepare for the upcoming World Championships, please know that the Rules Committee has heard your concerns regarding three issues and the Council has approved these adjustments to our rules, effective immediately.
- The boot heel height (measured from the top of the heel to the floor) will be, at minimum, one inch or 2.54 centimeters. No exceptions. We still recommend a heel height of 1.25 inches or 3.16 centimeters so that as wear and compression occur, the height is the minimum or one inch or 2.54 centimeters.
- Eligible ProAm Advanced dancers may compete in AllStars and retain their Advanced status. To retain Advanced status, dancers must compete for overall in both divisions Advanced and AllStars – at any event where they choose to compete in AllStars. Dancers choosing to compete only in AllStars at an event will relinquish their Advanced eligibility.
- The music tempo ranges for age divisions have been adjusted to provide more overlap between age divisions. The overall ranges for each dance have not changed. Expanding the “common ground” in the tempo range across age divisions will make it easier for DJs to play music appropriate for each division and broaden the scope of music available. A chart of the expanded tempos is included in this message.
Best of luck in your final competitions and preparations for Worlds.
See you in Orlando!
Beth