Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Cagayan

CAGAYAN PROVINCIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

DANCESPORT COMPETITION

2024 CPAA MEET DANCESPORT COMPETITION GUIDELINES

I. The 2024 CPAA Meet Dancesport Competition adopts the rules specified in the World
Dancesport Federation (WDSF) as the international governing body in Dancesport and
some of the provisions specified in the Palarong Pambansa Dancesport Competition
GUIDELINES version 2015-2018.

II. Technical Committee:

A. Tournament Director 1
B. Assistant Tournament Director 1
C. Tournament Secretary 1
D. Adjudicators 3
E. Scrutineers 4
F. Barkers/Runners 13
G. Score Collectors 6
H. Dancesport Disc Jockey 1
I. Compare/Announcer 1
TOTAL: 28

III. Adjudicators (Ideal/Highly Suggested)

A. Adjudicators shall be:
1. DSCPI Licensed National Adjudicator
2. DSCPI Licensed School-Based Dancesport Teachers
3. Dancesport Athlete and Medalist in National or Regional Level
4. Teachers enrolled in Online Teaching Course for Dancesport

IV. Scrutineering (Ideal)/Highly Suggested)

A. Scrutineers should be:
1. DSCPI-PD Licensed Scrutineers
2. DepEd Level 1 and 2 Accredited Dancesport Officiating Officials
3. Regional DepEd Accredited Officiating Officials or Qualified Coaches undergo
Refreshers Course by the Division of Cagayan.

V. Competition, age group, discipline, categories and dances

A. Cut-Off Age:
1. Juvenile (Elementary Level) - 2011
2. Junior (Secondary Level) - 2006
B. SOLO EVENT
- a dancer, regardless of gender, will dance without a partner.

AGE DISCIPLINE/CATEGORY DANCES ROUTINE

GROUP REQUIRED
Juvenile Latin-Solo Event-Grade C Samba/Chachacha/Jive Strict Closed
Syllabus
Juvenile Latin-Grade E Samba/Chachacha/Jive Strict Closed
 Syllabus
Juvenile Latin-Grade C Samba/Chachacha/Jive Strict Closed
Syllabus
Juvenile Latin – Grade A Samba/Chachacha/Rumba/Paso Strict Closed
Doble/Jive Syllabus
Juvenile Standard-Solo Event-Grade Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Strict Closed
C Syllabus
Juvenile Standard-Grade E Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Strict Closed
Syllabus
Juvenile Standard-Grade C Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Strict Closed
Syllabus
Juvenile Standard – Grade A Slow Strict Closed
Waltz/Tango/Foxtrot/Viennese Syllabus
Waltz/Quickstep
Junior Latin – Solo Event – Grade Chachacha/Rumba/Jive Open/Competitive
C Routine
Junior Latin - Grade E Chachacha/Rumba/Jive Open/Competitive
Routine
Junior Latin - Grade C Chachacha/Rumba/Jive Open/Competitive
Routine
Junior Latin – Grade A Samba/Chachacha/Rumba/Paso Open/Competitive
Doble/Jive Routine
Junior Standard – Solo Event - Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Open/Competitive
Grade C Routine
Junior Standard-Grade E Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Open/Competitive
Routine
Junior Standard-Grade C Slow Waltz/Tango/Quickstep Open/Competitive
Routine
Junior Standard-Grade A Slow Open/Competitive
Waltz/Tango/Foxtrot/Viennese Routine
Waltz/Quickstep

VI. Definition of a Couple

A couple is consist of a male and a female dancer.

VII. Partner
Attached to more than 1 partner in a given age group/division, category and dance
style at the same time is NOT PERMITTED.

VIII. Music
A. Time allowed and tempo
In all rounds of the competition, the music shall be a minimum of one and a half
minutes to a maximum of two minutes except for JIVE and QUICKSTEP which is
one minute to a maximum of one and a half minutes.

B. The tempi for each dance shall be:

SLOW WALTZ – 28 to 30 bars/min CHACHACHA - 30 to 32 bars/min
TANGO - 31 to 33 bars/min SAMBA - 50 to 52 bars/min
QUICKSTEP - 50 to 52 bars/min RUMBA - 25 to 27 bars/min
VIENNESE WALTZ - 50 to 60 bars/min JIVE - 42 to 44 bars/min
FOXTROT - 28 to 30 bars/min PASO DOBLE – 60 to 62 bars/min
 C. Type of Music
In the 2024 CPAA Dancesport Competition, the music must have the character of
the dance performed. In Latin Dances for example, no disco music shall be played.

IX. Choreography and Syllabus

A. Subject to this rule, all choreographies in all dances per category in the 2024 CPAA
Dancesport Competition is open choreography;
B. A restricted/strict/closed syllabus routine for juvenile age groups is required;
STRICTLY no HIGHLIGHTS and CHOREPRAPHIES integrated; while an open
syllabus/competitive routine is required for junior age groups;

X. Lifts
A. Lifts are NOT permitted in any category level and dance;
B. A lift is any movement during which one member of a couple has both feet off the
floor at the same time with the assistance of the partner;
C. The Chairman of the Board of Adjudicators may DISQUALIFY couples who perform
lifts during competition

XI. Marking
A. Since technology does not allow open marking system, closed marking shall be
used in all rounds of the competition;
B. SKATING SYSTEM of marking shall be used
C. The use of technology-aided adjudication and automated scrutineering is highly
encouraged but is subject to its availability/feasibility

XII. Composition of Competing Delegations

A. Suggested number of dancers/couples to compete in the 2024 CPAA Dancesport
Competition per team:
Juvenile Latin Max. of 4 pairs (4 male/4 female athletes), 3 solos 1 coach
Juvenile Standard Max. of 4 pairs (4 male/4 female athletes), 3 solos 1 coach
Junior Latin Max. of 4 pairs (4 male/4 female athletes), 3 solos 1 coach
Junior Standard Max. of 4 pairs (4 male/4 female athletes), 3 solos 1 coach
The pair and coach who wins the GOLD MEDAL in the Grade A (5 Dance Category); regardless of the number
of medals garnered by the couples; shall represent the Division in the CAVRAA. In case of tie, the Division
Sports Officer and the Tournament Manager will be the one to select the official entries of the division. For
the selection of coaches, the one with Grade A GOLD MEDALIST shall be selected. In case of tie among
coaches, the one with the most number of gold medals in Grades E & C will be the basis. If tie still exists,
XIII. Selection
qualification as justifiedofby
Heats, Semi-Finals
the documents and Finals
presented to the Division will be used as basis in deciding the
A. Competitions shall be composed
official coach for the CaVRAA. There shall only be 1 coachof atforleast a Heat
Elementary in Quarter
(Juvenile Finals,
Level) and Semi-
1 coach for
Final
Secondary (Junior Level).and Final rounds;
B. Starting with the 1st round, selection of heats shall be random;

B. Maximum of 2 pairs per event category is allowed.

C. The Semi-Final round must be danced in two heats;
D. The re-dance system shall apply from the 1st round to the semi-final round;
E. At least 50% of the participating couples shall be recalled to the next round
excluding the Final Round;
F. In the Final round, Adjudicators shall be ranked according to their performances
with 1 being the highest mark. In no case shall a mark be given to more than one
couple;
G. No more than 6 couples shall participate in the Final Round. In the event that there
more the 6 couples the Chairman of Adjudicators or Tournament Manager may split
 the round into two and select the best 6 couples/pairs, then proceed to the final
round.

XIV. Health and Welfare of Athletes

A. Couples are not allowed to compete in 2 Event Categories;
B. All final prize presentations shall be concluded before 12:00 noon for JUVENILE Age
Groups and 16:00 (6:00 PM) for JUNIOR Age Groups
XV. Competition Dress
A. In the 2024 CPAA Dancesport Competition competitors shall dress according to the
WDSF Dress Regulations;
B. The Chairman of Adjudicators may DISQUALIFY any couple in the competition
when either partner is not dressed according the rules set;
XVI. DRESS REGULATION
A. Check attachment A.

XVII. Medals Certificates and Awarding of Winners

A. The following are the medals contested in the 2024 CPAA Dancesports Competition:

LEVELS/CATEGORIES NUMBER of MEDALS to be AWARDED to

WINNERS
JUVENILE LEVEL (ELEMENTARY): GOLD SILVER BRONZE
LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CATEGORY
GRADE C – SOLO EVENT (SAMBA/CHACHA/JIVE) 1 1 1
GRADE E (INDIVIDUAL DANCES-SAMBA/CHACHA/JIVE) 3 3 3
GRADE C (3 DANCE CATEGORY- SAMBA/CHACHA/JIVE) 1 1 1
GRADE A (5 DANCE CATEGORY-S/C/R/PD/J) 1 1 1

MODERN STANDARD DANCE CATEGORY

GRADE C – SOLO EVENT (WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 1 1 1
GRADE E (INDIVIDUAL DANCES-WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 3 3 3
GRADE C (3 DANCE CATEGORY- WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 1 1 1
GRADE A (5 DANCE CATEGORY-W/T/F/VW/Q) 1 1 1

JUNIOR LEVEL (SECONDARY):

LATIN AMERICAN DANCE CATEGORY
GRADE C – SOLO EVENT (CHACHA/RUMBA/JIVE) 1 1 1
GRADE E (INDIVIDUAL DANCES-CHACHA/RUMBA/JIVE) 3 3 3
GRADE C (3 DANCE CATEGORY-CHACHA/RUMBA/JIVE) 1 1 1
GRADE A (5 DANCE CATEGORY-S/C/R/PD/J) 1 1 1

MODERN STANDARD DANCE CATEGORY

GRADE C – SOLO EVENT (WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 1 1 1
GRADE E (INDIVIDUAL DANCES-WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 3 3 3
GRADE C (3 DANCE CATEGORY- WALTZ/TANGO/QUICKSTEP) 1 1 1
GRADE A (5 DANCE CATEGORY-W/T/F/VW/Q) 1 1 1

TOTAL(in terms of medal count) 20 20 20

TOTAL(in terms of medal provision- SOLOs) 4 4 4
TOTAL(in terms of medal provision-in pairs) 40 40 40

TOTAL medals 44 44 44

- 4th, 5th and 6th placers shall also be awarded with Certificate of Recognition
 XVIII. The Tournament Manager/Director holds the final decisions regarding all matters in
consultation with the National Tournament Management and DSCPI –PD/DepEd
Palarong Pambansa Dancesport Competition Consultant and Interpretation of rules and
all matters not provided for.

Prepared by: Approved by:

JERIC M. ABAD EDWIN M. TAGAL

Dancesports, Tournament Manager Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH
 Attachment A

JUVENILE AGE Groups

COSTUMES/ATTIRES/ MALE FEMALE

ACCESSORIES
1 SHIRTS Only plain long white NONE
sleeves, tucked in are
allowed.
2 SLEEVES Long only Standard design of fitted sleeves:
Short (approximately 5 inches below
the shoulder), ¾” or long sleeves are
allowed. No other design.
3 DRESS COSTUME One piece costume color RED. Single
Layer of Skirt only.
4 PANTS Plain black only Underpants/panty: color RED
covering fully the buttocks
5 COLLAR Standard collar to wear Turtleneck, round, and small square
tie or bowtie. Other are allowed. Open-back and chest
designs are not allowed. area are not allowed. Other designs
are not allowed.

6 TIE Wear black only None

Necktie for Latin.
Bowtie for standard.
7 VEST Not allowed None
8 MATERIAL Plain only, no design, no 1. Fabrics such as spandex,
shiny materials or neoprene, or velvet and other fabric
material that reflect the of the same material are allowed.
light to be accented. 2. Lace and satin fabrics, beads,
plastic stones, tassels are not
allowed.
3. No shiny and glittery material that
reflects the light.
9 DRESS STYLE 1. For Latin, skirt must not be shorter
than 3¾” or 10 cm above the knee;
Skirt must be longer 3¾” or 10 cm
below the kneecap for standard.
2. Skirt must have no boning, piping,
or frillings. No other designs.
3. No bigger underskirts/ petticoat.
4.Costume brand/brand patches
regardless of their size are not
allowed.
5. Balloon, hipster and umbrella cut is
allowed. "Tinkerbelle" cut is not
allowed.
10 DRESS None None
ACCESSORIES
11 HAIR STYLE Hair should be in clean Long Hair shall be collected in a bun
cut both for standard both for Latin and Standard, No
and Latin. colored hair spray and no other hair
styles. Hairnet is allowed for hair
support.
12 HAIR None None
DECORATION
13 JEWELRY None None
14 MAKE-UP None None
15 SOCKS Wear black socks only White short socks only with or without
lace; mesh stockings not allowed
16 SHOE COLOR Black only Tan, skin tone, light brown, beige of
same shades is allowed but no other
color.
17 SHOE HEELS 1 ½” inches or 3.81 cm Maximum height is 1 ½” or 3.81 cm
Cuban heels for Latin heels for Latin and Standard
1” inch or 2.54cm heels
for Standard

Attachment B

JUNIOR AGE GROUPS

COSTUMES/ATTIRES MALE FEMALE

1 SHIRTS For LATIN: NONE
Plain white or black turtleneck
long sleeves, must be tucked in.
Loose Shirts are not allowed.
For STANDARD:
Plain long white sleeves must be
tucked in.
2 SLEEVES Long only Standard design of fitted sleeves:
Short(approximately 5 inches below the
shoulder), ¾” or long sleeves are
allowed. No other design.
3 DRESS COSTUME One piece costume color RED.
Single layer of skirt only.
4 PANTS Plain black only Underpants/Panty : Color RED,
covering fully the buttocks;
5 COLLAR For Latin: Turtleneck, round, and small square are
Turtleneck is allowed. allowed. Open-back and chest area are
Standard collar with or without not allowed. Other designs are not
necktie is allowed. allowed.

For Standard:
Standard collar with bow ties
only. No other design.

6 TIE Wear black only None

Necktie for Latin.
Bowtie for standard.
7 VEST A standard Black vest is allowed NONE
but not a must in Standard. No
other design. Refer to the picture
provided in this attachment.

Vest in Latin is not allowed.

8 MATERIAL Plain only, no design, no shiny 1. Fabrics such as spandex, neoprene,
materials or material that reflect or velvet and other fabric of the same
the light to be accented. material are allowed.
2. Plain color are allowed.
3. Lace and satin fabrics, beads, plastic
stones, tassels are not allowed.
4. No shiny and glittery material that
reflects the light.
9 DRESS STYLE NONE 1. For Latin, skirt must not be shorter
than 3¾” or 10 cm above the knee; Skirt
must be longer 3¾” or 10 cm below the
kneecap for standard.
2. Skirt must have no boning, piping, or
frillings. No other designs.
3. No bigger underskirts/ petticoat.
4.Costume brand/brand patches
regardless of their size are not allowed.
5. Balloon, hipster and umbrella cut is
allowed. "Tinkerbelle" cut is not
allowed.
10 DRESS ACCESSORIES None None
11 HAIR STYLE Hair should be in clean cut for Long Hair shall be collected in a bun
standard. For Latin, if hair is long, both for Latin and Standard, No colored
collect in ponytail or in braids. hair spray and no other hair styles.
Hairnet is allowed for hair support.
12 HAIR DECORATION None None
13 JEWELRY None None
14 MAKE-UP None None
15 SOCKS Wear black socks only None
16 SHOE COLOR Black only Tan, skin tone, light brown, beige of
same shades is allowed but no other
 color.
17 SHOE HEELS 1 ½” inches or 3.81 cm Cuban Maximum height is 2” or 5 cm pointed
heels for Latin heels are not allowed.
1” inch or 2.54cm heels for
Standard
Note: Failure to comply with the above-mentioned dress code shall be grounds for
DISQUALIFICATION.

Prepared by: Approved by:

JERIC M. ABAD EDWIN M. TAGAL

Dancesport, Tournament Manager Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH
IMPORTANT:

1. Competition day will be on February 03, 2024 at Allacapan Vocational High School
Gymnasium. All dance-athletes shall be at venue of the competition on February 1, 2024
(1:00 p.m) for the following:
- Registration of dance-athletes per School;
- Screening of required competition attires in both categories and levels (costumes and
shoes);
- General Orientation for the competition;
- Program flow rehearsal
- Repercharge
2. The result of the competition is final and unappealable. Winners in both
juvenile/elementary and junior/secondary levels will be awarded before the cut-off time
indicated in the guidelines.
3. For particulars, please feel free to contact MR. JERIC M. ABAD, 2024 CPAA
Dancesport Competition TOURNAMENT MANAGER (CP#:09453540491)

Prepared by: Approved by:

JERIC M. ABAD EDWIN M. TAGAL

Dancesport, Tournament Manager Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH