IDP Competitor Handbook

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• IDP Competitor Handbook
  • Section I. 1. IDP - The Organization
  • Section I. 2. Leadership Structure
  • Section I. 3. Vision & Goals
  • Section II. 1. Couples & Pro-Am Competition Categories & Divisions
  • Section II. 2. Cabaret Division
  • Section II. 3. Jack & Jill Competitions
  • Section II. 4. Competitor Movement Allowances & Limitations
  • Section II. 5. Music & Dance Styles Offered for Couples & Pro-Am Competitors
  • Section II. 6. Championships Available for Couples and Pro-Am Competitors
  • Section II. 7. Competitor Graduation Criteria for Couples & Pro-Am
  • Section II. 8. Competitor Attire for All Event Competitors
  • Section II. 9. Awards & Prizes
  • Section II. 10. Scoring & Judging
  • Section III. Membership

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Section II. 1. Couples & Pro-Am Competition Categories & Divisions

Categories

Open: both partners over the age of 17
The Classics (40): both partners over the age of 39
The Classics (55): both partners over the age of 54
Juniors: both partners under the age of 18, broken down into 2 sub-categories:

• Teen: 13-17
• Youth: to age 12

 

*Definition of a Couple: consists of one man and one woman; the man representing the lead and the woman representing the follow in the partnership. However, for Pro-Am there are no gender requirements.  

**Definition of an Amateur: does not teach dance as a primary occupation.
**Definition of a Pro: teaches dance as a primary occupation.

Couples & Pro-Am Divisions

Division V: This is an entry-level Division for all Categories. If you have not danced as a competitor in a nationally recognized dance event, and you are interested in trying out the “competition thing”, this is the Division for you and your partner.

Division I: An advanced-level Division for all Categories; to enter this Division, you must graduate*** from Division II (except for the 2005 & 2006 competition years). 

***Graduation criteria are detailed in Section II, 7. below

Couples & Pro-Am Categories & Divisions – Summary View

Open: Couples over the age of 17

Open Division V

Open Division IV

Open Division III

Open Division II

Open Division I

Open Masters

Open Pro-Am: Amateurs over the age of 17

Open Division V

Open Division IV

Open Division III

Open Division II

Open Division I

Open Pro-Am Graduate

The Classics: Couples over the ages of 39 & 54 respectively

Classics 40+ Division V	Classics 40+ Division IV	Classics 40+ Division III	Classics 40+ Division II	Classics 40+ Division I	Classics’ Masters (combined ages)
Classics 55+ Division V	Classics 55+ Division IV	Classics 55+ Division III	Classics 55+ Division II	Classics 55+ Division I

The Classics Pro-Am: Amateurs over the ages of 39 & 54 respectively

Classics 40+ Division V	Classics 40+ Division IV	Classics 40+ Division III	Classics 40+ Division II	Classics 40+ Division I	Classics’ Pro-Am Graduate(combined ages)
Classics 55+ Division V	Classics 55+ Division IV	Classics 55+ Division III	Classics 55+ Division II	Classics 55+ Division I

Juniors: Couples under the age of 17*

Teen Division V	Teen Division IV	Teen Division III	Teen Division II	Juniors Division I
Youth Division V	Youth Division IV	Youth Division III	Youth Division II

Juniors Pro-Am: Amateurs under the age of 17*

Teen Division V	Teen Division IV	Teen Division III	Teen Division II	Teen Division I
Youth Division V	Youth Division IV	Youth Division III	Youth Division II	Youth Division I

*Juniors Division competitors may dance in Division V, VI, III, or II once they reach the next age level.

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