THURSDAY
COMPETITION CHECK-IN
10:00AM-1:30PM
@ Crystal Ballroom (entrance)
NOTE: the workshops start at 12pm, so please show up as early as possible to avoid the last minute rush of attendees.
@ Crystal Ballroom (entrance)
WORKSHOP FOR COMPETITORS
1:30PM – 2:45PM
@ Catalina Ballroom
SCTC Competition Supervisor Danilo will give a workshop just for competitors on how to dance within the embrace, express the music, and demonstrate technique.
MANDATORY WALK-THROUGH
4:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Competition Coordination Team will demonstrate how to enter and exit the Ronda. Each year there are improvements so everyone must attend. Backstage rules will be discussed along with the order of competition for the day. This will also be your opportunity to test the floor.
IMPORTANT: come fully dressed ready to compete with your competition numbers. If you are competing with multiple partners, be sure to have the correct number for the appropriate category.
4:45PM DOORS OPEN TO SPECTATORS
Participants of the active ronda will be escorted to the dance floor, the next 2 rondas will be queued in the posted order. All competitors must remain in the Catalina Ballroom while waiting for their ronda.
COMPETITION – QUALIFYING ROUNDS
5:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Tentative order of competition:
- Jack & Jill Open
- Tango de Pista Open
- Vals Open
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
TBD – typically between 8:30-9PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Competitors who advance to the next round will be asked to return to the dance floor. It is important to remain in competition clothes with pinned numbers as pictures will be taken.
IMPORTANT: For competitors who do not advance to the next round, please return your numbers to the front desk.
FRIDAY
COMPETITION CHECK-IN
11:00AM – 1:30PM
@ Crystal Ballroom (entrance)
MANDATORY WALK-THROUGH
4:00PM
@ Catalina Ballroom
Competition Coordination Team will demonstrate how to enter and exit the Ronda. Each year there are improvements so everyone must attend. Backstage rules will be discussed along with the order of competition for the day. This will also be your opportunity to test the floor.
IMPORTANT: come fully dressed ready to compete with your competition numbers. If you are competing with multiple partners, be sure to have the correct number for the appropriate category.
4:45PM DOORS OPEN TO SPECTATORS
Participants of the active ronda will be escorted to the dance floor, the next 2 rondas will be queued in the posted order. All competitors must remain in the Catalina Ballroom while waiting for their ronda.
COMPETITION – QUARTER FINALS
5:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Tentative order of the competition is:
- Tango de Pista Amateur
- Vals
- Tango de Pista Senior 55+ (Visual Look)
- Milonga Open
- Jack & Jill Open
- Tango de Pista Open
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
TBD – typically between 8:30-9PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Competitors that advance to the next round will be asked to return to the dance floor. It is important to remain in competition clothes with pinned numbers as pictures will be taken.
IMPORTANT: For competitors who do not advance to the next round, please return your numbers to the front desk.
SATURDAY
COMPETITION CHECK-IN
11:00AM – 1:30PM
@ Crystal Ballroom (entrance)
ESCENARIO CATEGORY REHEARSAL
3:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Each escenario couple will do a dry-run of their routine with the music, coordinate entrance/exits and start cues.
MANDATORY WALK THROUGH
4:00PM
@ Catalina Ballroom
Competition Coordination Team will demonstrate how to enter and exit the Ronda. Backstage rules will be discussed along with the order of competition for the day. This will also be your opportunity to test the floor. Escenario couples will be checked in during their rehearsal.
IMPORTANT: come fully dressed ready to compete with your competition numbers for a final check. If you are competing with multiple partners, be sure to have the correct number for the appropriate category.
4:45 PM DOORS OPEN TO SPECTATORS
Participants of the active ronda will be escorted to the dance floor, the next 2 rondas will be queued in the posted order. All competitors must remain in the Catalina Ballroom while waiting for their ronda.
COMPETITION – SEMINFALS
5:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Tentative order of competition:
- Vals Open
- Tango de Pista Amateur
- Milonga Open
- Tango de Pista PRO/AM < 55 (Visual Look)
- Jack & Jill Open
- Tango de Pista PRO/AM 55+
- Tango de Pista Open
- Escenario Open (Visual Look)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
TBD – typically between 8:30-9PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
Competitors that advance to the next round will be asked to return to the dance floor. It is important to remain in competition clothes with pinned numbers as pictures will be taken.
SUNDAY
COMPETITION CHECK-IN
11:30AM – 1:30PM
@ Crystal Ballroom (entrance)
ESCENARIO CATEGORY REHEARSAL (OPTIONAL)
3:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
GROUP ESCENARIO CATEGORY REHEARSAL
3:30PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
MANDATORY WALK THROUGH & AWARD CEREMONY REHEARSAL
4:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
IMPORTANT: *come fully dressed ready to compete with your competition numbers. If you are competing with multiple partners, be sure to have the correct number for the appropriate category.
**All competition finalists are required to attend as we will review what to expect, including the logistics for receiving awards and participating in the winners ronda exhibition.
4:45 PM DOORS OPEN TO SPECTATORS
Participants of the active ronda will be escorted to the dance floor, the next 2 rondas will be queued in the posted order. All competitors must remain in the Catalina Ballroom while waiting for their ronda.
COMPETITION – FINALS
5:00PM
@ Crystal Ballroom
All competitors must remain in the Catalina room when not competing. The order of the compeition is:
- Vals Open
- Tango de Pista Amateur
- Milonga Open
- Tango de Pista Senior 55+
- Tango de Pista PRO/AM <55
- Jack & Jill Open
- Tango de Pista PRO/AM 55+
- Tango de Pista Open
- Escenario Group (Visual Look)
- Escenario Open
Audience will vote for their favorite tango couple!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & AWARD CEREMONY
8:00pm
@ Crystal Ballroom
All finalists will be invited to the dance floor and winners for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be announced. Awards will be given and each winning couple/group will take a photo with the judges. Following the awards will be victory dances
- Group victory dance with winners of:
- Vals Open
- Milonga Open
- Jack & Jill Open
- Tango de Pista Senior 55+
- Tango de Pista Amateur
- Tango de Pista PRO/AM <55, 55+
- Audience Favorite
- Solo victory dances for each winner of:
- Tango de Pista Open
- Escenario Open
IMPORTANT: All competitors MUST return their numbers to the front desk at the end of the competition.