IntoSalsa Third Annual Salsa Dance Competition will take place at The Red Room in July, 2008 with a total prize of $1000! The goal of the competition is to raise the level of Salsa dancing in Indianapolis. This year's competition is open to all levels and styles. Pros, semi-pros, and amateurs are all allowed. There's no registration fee before July 3rd. After July 3rd, there's $20 registration fee for each couple.

SPONSORS

We'd like to thank the following sponsors who make this year's competition possible. Please contact us if you're interested in sponsoring the competition.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

GOLD SPONSORS

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COMPETITION DATES

The preliminaries are on Wednesdays, July 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Each week two couples will be chosen to enter the final on Wednesday, July 30th. Doors will open at 9pm. The competitions will take place around 10:30pm each night.

LOCATION

The Red Room is located at 6335 Guilford Ave. in Broad Ripple.

DIVISION

There is only one division this year. Pros, semi-pros, and amateurs are all allowed. You must be age 21 and older.

PRIZES

1st prize is $500 plus trophy. 2nd prize is $250. The 3rd prize is $150. The 4th prize is $100.

REGISTRATION

Contestants may register by mail, in person at IntoSalsa Latin Dance studio, or at the Red Room. There's no registration fee before July 3rd. After July 3rd, there's $20 registration fee for each couple.

RULES FOR PRELIMINARIES

• All contestants must check in by 10:00 pm the day of the preliminary.
• Couples will dance together for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes to a Salsa song chosen by the DJ.
• Each couple will then dance for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes to a song of their choice.
• Songs chosen must be at least 80% salsa.
• CD's must be clearly labeled with contestants' names and track number.
• Contestants will be judged by audience reaction.
• Costumes are not required.
• Two couples will be chosen at each preliminary to advance to the final.
• Couples not chosen from the first preliminary can still enter the second preliminary.

• All contestants must check in by 10:00 pm the day of the final.

• Couples will dance for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes to a Salsa song chosen by the DJ.

• Each couple will then dance for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes to a song of their choice.

• Songs chosen must be at least 80% salsa.

• CD's must be clearly labeled with contestants' names and track number.

• Contestants will be judged by a panel of 3 judges.

• Costumes are not required but strongly recommended.

• Dancers will be judged in 7 categories: Timing (20%), Partnering (20%), Presentation (20%), Styling (10%), Creativity (10%), Free-style (10%), and Audience Reaction (10%).

• The contestants have their choice of dancing "On 1" or "On 2". The judges will be looking closely to the timing of the contestants. Points will not be deducted if you dance "On 1" and switch to "On 5". The same if you dance "On 2" and switch to "On 6".

• There are no restrictions on dips or lifts.

• There are no restrictions on separating from the partner while dancing.

• Points will be deducted from a couple's total score in the finals if they dance for less than 2 minutes or more than 2 1/2 minutes.