Jack & Jill Rules, Guidelines, & Expectations

Jack & Jill competitions are designed to highlight skills in improvisational (Lead/Follow) swing dancing, with a variety of partners and music. As we are a West Coast Swing-Centric event, our Jack & Jill competitions will be based in WCS.

In all Jack & Jill competitions, competitors enter as individuals, are randomly assigned partners, and dance to music selected by the appointed competition DJ. At Swingtacular 2023, we will be offering 5 different Jack & Jill competitions, varying based on level or age.

​We will also have the "Peer Vote Invitational", which will run similarly to a Jack & Jill format, but will not be judged as a competition this year, and instead will just be an exceptionally high-level show.

WSDC Registered Jack & Jills: Swingtacular: The Galactic Open is a World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Registry event, which means that there will be WSDC points awarded according to placements/results for the applicable divisions.

Below is a list of the divisions we are offering, along with the guidelines for participation.

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Novice JnJ *WSDC*

-If you have earned fewer than 15 Novice points, you are required to compete in Novice.
-If you have earned 16 to 29 Novice points, you have the option to compete in Novice.
-If you have earned 30+ Novice points, you are required to compete in Intermediate.
-If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level.

Intermediate JnJ *WSDC*

-If you have earned 16+ Novice points, you have the option to compete in Intermediate.
-If you have 30+ Novice points, you are required to compete in Intermediate.
-If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level.

Advanced JnJ *WSDC*

All Star/Champions JnJ *WSDC*

-If you have earned 30+ Intermediate points, you have the option to compete in Advanced.
-If you have earned 45+ Intermediate points, you are required to compete in Advanced.

-If you no longer qualify for All-Stars because you haven’t earned at least 3 points in All-Stars in the past 36 months*, you are required to compete in Advanced unless:
-You have earned at least 10 additional Advanced points in the past 12 months to move back to All Stars.

-If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level.

-If you have earned 45+ Advanced points in the past 36 months*, you have the option to compete in All Star/Champions.
-If you have earned 60+ Advanced points in the past 36 months*, you are required to compete in All Star/Champions.

-If you have not earned at least 3 All-Stars points in the past 36 months*, you are required to compete in Advanced unless:
-You have earned at least 10 additional Advanced points in the past 12 months to move back to All Star/Champions.

-If you do not qualify based on the parameters above, you may submit a petition to compete at this level.

*Note that 36 month time window has been extended due to COVID-19 Pandemic. See WSDC website for more information.*

Masters JnJ *WSDC*

-Masters Jack & Jill is open to any level of competitor, however they must be 50+ years of age.

Submitting A Petition

If you wish to dance in a division that you do not meet the qualifications for, as stated above, you can submit a petition. Petitions may be submitted on site at the event, or via email prior.

You can submit a petition by filling out the WSDC Petition Form and emailing the form to dancegeekproductions@gmail.com.

Your petition will be passed on to Head Judge for review. We will do our best to review your petition and provide a response as quickly as possible.

"Peer Vote" Invitational Show *NON-WSDC*

- If you qualify for All Stars/Champs, you are also eligible to enter your name to be considered on the "Peer Vote" ballot. 
- Everyone entered will have their name added to the ballot corresponding to the role they entered as (Leader/Follower).
- Leaders will vote for a select number of their top Followers (10 yes and 3 ranked alternates), and Followers will vote for a select number of their top Leaders (10 yes and 3 ranked alternates).
- Only the event directors will see the votes, and they will determine who will be in the "Peer Vote" Invitational on Sunday afternoon based on who received the most votes. The number of participants will depend on the "natural break", but the goal will be 9-13 couples.
- Anyone who was not voted into the "Peer Vote" Invitational will be eligible to compete in the All Stars/Champions Jack & Jill.