Competition Details
SELF PLACEMENT GUIDELINES:
Placement guidelines ensure fair competition, support personal growth, maintain community integrity, and maximize enjoyment. Competing at the right level challenges dancers appropriately while fostering a positive and respectful environment for all.
See Guidelines BEFORE registering for competition!
HEATS
Number of rounds will be determined based on number of the competitors. Each competition does have a max capacity of competitors.
JUDGING CRITERIA
There will be a panel of five-seven judges. They will be looking for:
PARTNER SHOWDOWN
TEAMS SHOWDOWN
DIVISIONS Rules
Partner Showdown Division
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Spotlight Performance:
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Dancers perform their unique routine to a song of their choice.
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Performances are limited to 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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Lifts:
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Permitted but must be executed safely. Dropping a partner results in disqualification.
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Style:
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No restrictions—your creativity defines your style.
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Team Division
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Team Size:
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Minimum of 5 members; no maximum.
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Performance Options:
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Create original choreography, mash up known dances, or combine both.
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Props:
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Must be managed entirely within the allocated time. Props cannot damage the floor.
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Song Length:
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Performances are limited to 2 minutes 30 seconds.
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Golden Ticket Guidelines
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Golden Tickets are non-transferable.
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If a winning team cannot attend, the runner-up will be awarded the ticket.
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If a team or partnership competes and wins
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To remain eligible, 30% of the original team must participate in the HTWC.
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International teams will have expedited reviews to facilitate travel planning.
Submission Process for Video Qualifications
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Video submissions open: January 15, 2025.
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Submission deadline: June 15, 2025.
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Golden Ticket Virtual Competition announcements: June 15, 2025.
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An online form will be available on the Nashville Dance Fest website.
SCORING
There will be a panel of five-seven judges. The 1st place winner of the Showdown divisions will receive a "Golden Ticket," granting them a spot to compete at the Nashville Dance Fest Vol 3: Honky Tonk World Championships, held September 5-7, 2025.
Line Dance Competition
The Line Dance Competition will be composed of multiple rounds. Competitors will be chosen by judges to advance to the next round. The top three finalists will be given their choice of prize package!
DANCES
Click for all competition dances with links to stepsheets
DIVISIONS
1. Beginner/Novice
2. Intermediate/Advanced *Belt Buckle for Male and Female
3. Professional Division
4. Rhinestone Division (50 yrs+)
*You must choose between Beg/Nov OR Inter/Adv OR Professional, you may not compete in both levels
** You MAY additionally compete in Rhinestone if you are also competing in another category
JUDGING CRITERIA
Choreography Competition
The Edge Dance Event is proud to host the USLDCC! There will be 2 separate Line Dance Choreography Competitions: 1. USLDCC 2. Edge Specific
USLDCC
The USLDCC, United States Line Dance Choreography Championships, is a competition for amateur line dance choreographers.
Amateur, as defined by the USLDCC, is an individual who has never received any form of compensation (i.e. monies, accommodations, or travel fees) for teaching their own original choreography or co-choreography. This does not include “volunteering” as an instructor at workshops/events or teaching in the individual private class. See addition rules and details here.