Barry Arbeider Dorsey Napier Rose Gillespie Neil Smith

RULES BOOK 2014 RULES BOARD 2014 Barry Arbeider Dorsey Napier Rose Gillespie Neil Smith www.worldcdf.com

FOREWORD Dear Dancers, The WorldCDF Rules Board would like to take this opportunity to present to you the new WorldCDF Rules Book 2014 As you all know, in 2014 the WorldCDF is welcoming a brand new Line Dance Division the MODERN LINE DIVISION. The WorldCDF General Council recently met during Worlds and decided to bring some important changes to the Modern Line division. The main changes are: 1. The Funky dance is re-instated in Classic Line and Showcase 2. Modern Line will now have 2 skill levels (not 4) 3. Men and Women will compete against each other (as we already do in Renegade) 4. The age divisions have been adapted to meet the expectations of a larger group of dancers To examine how this division will evolve, the WorldCDF General Council decided that this year, 2014, will be a TRIAL year. After this year, the Modern Line Division will be re-evaluated by the WorldCDF General Council. There are other changes in this updated Rules Book 2014, so please have a close look at the addendum and make sure you are well informed! The rules board did everything possible to clarify the rules and where possible we have tried to explain the intention behind the rule. If on reading any rule you find that you are unsure or just want clarification of your interpretation, please do not hesitate to contact the rules board at: rulesboard@worldcdf.com for a complete explanation. Again, to all of our WCDF members, please send the rules board all of your suggestions, tips and ideas for any future rule changes. The rules board is always open to suggestions and we appreciate any and all feedback that we might receive. Barry Arbeider Head of WorldCDF Rules Board On behalf of The WorldCDF Rules Board World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 2/67

CONTENTS FOREWORD... 2 CONTENTS... 3 B ADDENDUM... 8 ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS... 8 GENERAL DANCE RULES 2014... 9 1. Competition procedure... 9 2. Costumes... 9 3. Floorcraft... 9 4. Gender Requirements... 9 5. Preliminary Rounds... 9 6. Order of CLASSIC Line Dances... 9 7. The change window for new dances... 9 8. Professional Status... 10 9. Graduation Criteria... 10 10. Eligibility and Eligibility Period... 10 11. Dispensation... 10 12. Music... 11 13. Offered and Qualified Divisions... 11 14. Contest Coordinator... 12 15. Worlds Judging Panel... 12 16. Penalties... 12 CLASSIC LINE... 13 Social... 13 1. Age requirements... 13 2. Overall requirements... 13 3. Entry regulations... 13 4. Graduation criteria... 13 5. World Championships requirements... 13 6. Basic Dance rules... 13 7. Movement limitations... 13 8. Music... 13 9. Costumes... 13 Newcomer... 14 1. Age requirements... 14 2. Overall requirements... 14 3. Entry regulations... 14 4. Graduation criteria... 14 5. World Championships requirements... 14 6. Basic Dance rules... 14 7. Movement limitations... 14 8. Music... 15 9. Costumes... 15 Novice... 16 1 Age requirements... 16 2. Overall requirements... 16 3. Entry regulations... 16 4. Graduation criteria... 16 5. World Championships requirements... 16 6. Basic Dance rules... 16 7. Movement limitations... 17 8. Music... 17 9. Costumes... 17 Intermediate... 18 1. Age requirements... 18 2. Overall requirements... 18 3. Entry regulations... 18 4. Graduation criteria... 18 5. World Championships requirements... 18 6. Basic Dance rules... 18 7. Movement Limitations... 19 8. Music... 19 World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 3/67

9. Costumes... 19 Advanced... 20 1 Age requirements... 20 2. Overall requirements... 20 3. Entry regulations... 20 4. Graduation criteria... 20 5. World Championships requirements... 20 6. Basic Dance rules... 21 7. Movement limitations... 21 8. Music... 21 9. Costumes... 21 Rising Star / Megastar / Jewel / Regal... 22 1. Age Requirements... 22 2. Overall Requirements... 22 3. Entry Regulations... 22 4. Graduation Criteria... 22 5. World Championships requirements... 22 6. Basic Dance Rules Star Classic Dance A & B... 22 7. Basic Dance Rules Star Showcase Dance A & B... 22 8. Basic Dance Rules star Solo Spotlight Medley... 23 9. Movement Limitations star classic Dance A & B... 23 10. Movement limitations star showcase a & b... 23 11. Movement Limitations star Solo Spotlight Medley... 23 12. Music Star Classic Dance A & B... 23 13. Music Star showcase Dance A & B... 23 14. Music star Solo Spotlight Medley... 23 15. Costumes Star Classic Dance A & B and Star showcase Dance A & B... 24 16. Costumes Star Solo Spotlight Medley... 24 Line dance Showcase... 25 1. Age Requirements... 25 2. Overall Requirements... 25 3. Entry Regulations... 25 4. Graduation Criteria... 25 5. World Championships requirements... 25 6. Basic Dance Rules... 26 7. Movement Limitations... 26 8. Music... 26 9. Costumes... 26 MODERN LINE DIVISION B (2014 trial year)... 27 1. Age requirements... 27 2. Overall requirements... 27 3. Entry regulations... 27 4. Graduation criteria... 27 5. World Championships requirements... 27 6. Basic Dance rules... 27 7. Movement limitations... 28 8. Music... 28 9. Costumes... 28 MODERN LINE DIVISION A (2014 trial year)... 29 1. Age requirements... 29 2. Overall requirements... 29 3. Entry regulations... 29 4. World Championships requirements... 29 5. Basic Dance rules... 29 6. Movement limitations... 29 7. Music... 29 8. Costumes... 29 Renegade... 30 1. Age Requirements... 30 2. Entry Regulations... 30 3. World Championships requirements... 30 4. Basic Dance Rules... 30 World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 4/67

5. Movement Limitations... 30 6. Music... 30 7. Costumes... 30 Choreography... 31 1. Age Requirements... 31 2. Entry Regulations... 31 3. World Championships requirements... 31 4. Basic Dance Rules... 31 5. Movement Limitations... 31 6. Music... 31 7. Costumes... 32 PRO-AM... 33 1. Summary of competitive divisions in Pro-Am... 33 2. Recommended BPM (Slow counts in brackets)... 34 Social Pro-Am... 35 1. Age Requirements... 35 2. Overall Requirements... 35 3. Entry Regulations... 35 4. Graduation Criteria... 35 5. World Championships requirements... 35 6. Basic Dance Rules... 35 7. Movement Limitations... 35 8. Music... 36 9. Costumes... 36 Classic Pro-Am Newcomer Division... 37 1. Age Requirements... 37 2. Overall Requirements... 37 3. Entry Regulations... 37 4. Graduation Criteria... 37 5. World Championships requirements... 37 6. Basic Dance Rules... 38 7. Movement Limitations... 38 8. Music... 38 9. Costumes... 38 Classic Pro-Am & Pro-Pro Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Divisions... 39 1. Age Requirements... 39 2. Overall Requirements... 39 3. Entry Regulations... 39 4. Graduation Criteria... 39 5. World Championships requirements... 39 6. Basic Dance Rules... 40 7. Movement Limitations... 40 8. Music... 40 9. Costumes... 40 Showcase Pro-Am and Pro-Pro... 41 1. Age Requirements... 41 2. Overall Requirements... 41 3. Entry Regulations... 41 4. Graduation Criteria... 41 5. World Championships requirements... 41 6. Basic Dance Rules... 41 7. Movement Limitations... 41 8. Music... 41 9. Costumes... 42 CLASSIC COUPLES... 43 1. Summary of competitive divisions Couples... 43 2. Recommended BPM (Slow counts in brackets)... 44 Social Division Couples... 45 1. Age Requirements... 45 2. Overall Requirements... 45 3. Entry Regulations... 45 4. Graduation Criteria... 45 World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 5/67

5. World Championships requirements... 45 6. Basic Dance Rules... 45 7. Movement Limitations... 46 8. Music... 46 9. Costumes... 46 Classic Couples Newcomer Division... 47 1. Age Requirements... 47 2. Overall Requirements... 47 3. Entry Regulations... 47 4. Graduation Criteria... 47 5. World Championships requirements... 47 6. Basic Dance Rules... 48 7. Movement Limitations... 48 8. Music... 48 9. Costumes... 48 Classic Couples Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Divisions... 49 1. Age Requirements... 49 2. Overall requirements... 49 3. Entry Regulations... 49 4. Graduation Criteria... 49 5. World Championships requirements... 50 6. Basic Dance Rules... 50 7. Movement Limitations... 50 8. Music... 50 9. Costumes... 50 Champions, Royal, Sovereign - Couples... 51 1. Age Requirements... 51 2. Overall Requirements... 51 3. Entry Regulations... 51 4. Graduation Criteria... 51 5. World Championships requirements... 51 6. Basic Dance Rules champion Star Classic Dance A & B... 51 7. basic Dance Rules champion Star showcase Dance A & B... 52 8. Basic Dance Rules Champion Star Spotlight Medley... 52 9. Movement Limitations champion star Classic Dance A & B... 52 10. Movement Limitations champion star showcase Dance A & B... 52 11. Movement Limitations champion star Spotlight Medley... 52 12. Music champion star Classic Dance A & B... 52 13. Music champion star showcase Dance A & B... 52 14. Music champion star spotlight medley... 52 15. Costumes champion Star Classic Dance A & B and champion Star showcase Dance A & B... 53 16. Costumes champion Star spotlight medley... 53 Showcase Couples... 54 1. Age Requirements... 54 2. Overall Requirements... 54 3. Entry Regulations... 54 4. Graduation Criteria... 54 5. World Championships requirements... 55 6. Basic Dance Rules... 55 7. Movement Limitations... 55 8. Music... 55 9. Costumes... 55 PATTERN PARTNER DANCE... 56 Social Division... 56 1. Age Requirements... 56 2. Overall Requirements... 56 3. Entry Regulations... 56 4. Graduation Criteria... 56 5. World Championships requirements... 56 6. Basic Dance Rules... 56 7. Movement Limitations... 56 8. Music... 56 World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 6/67

9. Costumes... 56 Classic Pattern Partner... 57 1. Age Requirements... 57 2. Overall Requirements... 57 3. Entry Regulations... 57 4. Graduation Criteria... 57 5. World Championships requirements... 57 6. Basic Dance Rules... 57 7. Movement Limitations... 57 8. Music... 57 9. Costumes... 58 TROUPES AND TEAMS... 59 Troupes... 59 1. Troupe Dance Categories... 59 2. Age Requirements... 59 3. Overall Requirements... 59 4. Entry Regulations... 59 5. World Championships requirements... 59 6. Basic Dance Rules... 59 7. Movement Limitations... 59 8. Music... 59 9. Costumes... 60 Team Line, Partner, Cabaret (8 or more members)... 61 1. Age Requirements... 61 2. Overall Requirements... 61 3. Entry Regulations... 61 4. World Championships requirements... 61 5. Basic Dance Rules... 61 6. Movement Limitations... 61 7. Music... 61 8. Costumes... 62 Showtime... 63 1. Age Requirements... 63 2. Entry Regulations... 63 3. World Championships requirements... 63 4. Basic Dance Rules... 63 5. Movement Limitations... 63 6. Music... 63 7. Costumes... 63 Social Team (4 or more members)... 64 1. Age Requirements... 64 2. Entry Regulations... 64 3. World Championships requirements... 64 4. Basic Dance Rules... 64 5. Movement Limitations... 64 6. Music... 64 7. Costumes... 64 WHEELCHAIR DIVISION... 65 ALL LEVELS... 65 1. Age requirements... 65 2. Overall requirements... 65 3. Entry regulations... 65 4. Graduation criteria... 65 5. World Championships requirements... 65 6. Basic Dance rules... 65 7. Movement limitations... 65 8. Music... 65 9. Costumes... 65 APPENDIX 2013 RULE CHANGES... 66 ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS... 67 World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 7/67

B ADDENDUM The following are the changes to the 2013 Rules Book. There are however various other grammatical changes and clarifications to existing rules. Please ensure you become aware of all of the changes in your divisions. If you are unsure of the intent of any rule, please contact the WorldCDF Rules Board. page Item original changed to 9 2/1 Addition Cowboy boots or lace-up roper style boots and hats are part of your costume. 9 2/2 Addition Cowboy boots or lace-up roper style boots are required in all dances except in the Star Solo Spotlight Medley, the Social division and the Modern Line division. 9 2/3 Addition Hats are not required in the Social division and Modern Line division. 9 4/2 Choreography and Renegade division competitors are of mixed gender. Choreography, Renegade and Modern Line divisions are of mixed gender. 9 6 Addition CLASSIC 10 10/2 Amended Change Years to 2014/2013/2012 10 10/3 Addition Graduation points in the Junior divisions (primary, youth, teen) are not transferable to the Adult age divisions. 11 12/3 Addition All Modern Line music will be selected by the Music Board. 11 13/3 Addition Modern Line Divisions: A and B 13 3/2 Social Dancers may only dance in the Social Divisions. Social Dancers may only dance in the Social Divisions and Modern Line B division. 14 3/2 Addition for competitors in Modern Line B division. 14 3/3 Addition You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 16 3/2 Addition for competitors in Modern Line B division. 16 3/3 Addition You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 17 7/2 Removed Lashes 18 3/2 Addition for competitors in Modern Line divisions A and B 18 3/3 Addition You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 20 3/2 Addition for competitors in Modern Line A division 20 3/3 Addition You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 20 4/5 Addition in Classic Line 21 3/2 Addition And for competitors in Modern Line A division 21 3/3 Addition You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 23 3/2 Addition And for competitors in Modern Line A division 27/29 Addition MODERN LINE DIVISIONS 55 6/2 Couples must dance repetitive patterns choreographed to the phrasing of the music. Couples must dance patterns choreographed to the phrasing of the music. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 8/67

GENERAL DANCE RULES 2014 1. COMPETITION PROCE DURE At the beginning of each event, a competition time schedule will be made available to the competitor. Competitors must report to the floor coordinator 15 minutes prior to their competition. A Floor Coordinator will escort competitors to their positions on the dance floor. Competitors who are not available when their name is called are liable to be scratched. In all circumstances the Contest Coordinators decisions will be final. Any formal complaints must be directed to the Contest Coordinator. All International Judging Panels must consist of a minimum of two (2) different countries. 2. COSTUMES Cowboy boots or lace-up roper style boots and hats are part of your costume. Cowboy boots or lace-up roper style boots are required in all dances except in the Star Solo Spotlight Medley, the Social division and the Modern Line division. Hats are not required in the Social division and Modern Line division. A Judge will take into consideration the costume of the competitor and determine the country look and dance character suitability and decency of the costume and will reflect their opinion in their scoring ballot. Male star dancers are not required to wear a hat in their Star Solo Spotlight Medley. 3. FLOORCRAFT All competitors must respect the dance arena and not use any liquids, powders, chemicals or any other materials which could alter or damage the dance floor or cause undue stress to another competitor. All competitors should be respectful to other competitors and not interfere with or disrupt them. All competitors should be able to use floor craft to enhance their dance. For Line Dance divisions, once the Floor Coordinator has spaced the competitor on the floor, their dance space is determined. Once the dance has begun the competitor should remain within the flow of the step description. When doing variations you must not intrude on the dance space of other competitors. 4. GENDER REQUIREMEN TS Line Dance competitors will compete male against male and female against female. Choreography, Renegade and Modern Line divisions are of mixed gender. A Troupe or Team may have any combination of male and female competitors, except Couples teams who must have male/female partnerships or one partner must assume the role of the male, dressing accordingly, appearing as one male and one female. 5. PRELIMINARY ROUNDS (EXCLUDING ALL STAR DIVISIONS) Maximum of 10 dancers in any final heat 11 to 16 will cut to 8 (7 if tie) 17+ will cut to 10 (9 if tie) 6. ORDER OF CLASSIC LINE DANCES Lilt Smooth Rise & Fall Cuban Funky Novelty 7. THE CHANGE WINDOW FOR NEW DANCES Exact change dates will be used for the new competition dances. These can be found on the WorldCDF website. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 9/67

8. PROFESSIONAL STATUS Dance Teachers/ Instructors are required to dance in Novice or higher Division 9. GRADUATION CRITERIA Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends or the First of January, whichever comes last. The graduation letter will show if the dancer MUST graduate or MAY (has the option to) graduate. After Worlds, a letter will be sent to each competitor stating into which division they are allowed to compete using the eligible years ranking system. After each World Championships, an announcement is to be placed on the WCDF website to congratulate each individual dancer who has graduated to a higher division. When the Confirmation of Registration letter is sent to the dancer, it will advise them of any graduation to a higher division. It will also state if they may continue to dance in the lower division until after the next World Championships. 10. ELIGIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY PERIOD In all divisions: Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Across ALL Divisions: The period of eligibility to accumulate your graduation points is the current dance year (2014) plus the two (2) previous dance years (2013 and 2012). You may remain in your current division until after the World Championships. Graduation points in the Junior divisions (primary, youth, teen) are not transferable to the Adult age divisions. Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member BEFORE they can compete. All Social dancers will be given a free registration number. One month before they are due to move up to the Newcomer Division, they MUST inform the Registration Desk and pay their membership fee BEFORE they can register to dance in the Newcomer division at any event. If a competitor does not compete in any WCDF competition for a continuous two (2 ) full dancing year period (January to December), they may re-enter at a lower level, excluding the Newcomer division. You may not compete in the Newcomer division if you have competed at a higher level at any time. A competitor may change to a lower skill level only when: During the eligibility period the competitor did not compete. A junior competitor changes to a higher age division. Competitors can only dance in ONE (1) skill division at any one event. Competitors can only dance in ONE (1) age division at any one event. If there are two (2) or less dancers in any division at Worlds, the dancers will not be forced to graduate to the higher division. Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends or the First of January, whichever comes last. All Newcomer competitors may self-graduate to the Novice or Intermediate division at any time. All Novice competitors may self-graduate to the Intermediate division at any time. All Intermediate competitors CANNOT self-graduate to the Advanced division. All Intermediate competitors will NOT earn points in the Showcase division. All Advanced competitors will earn points towards the Star divisions. All Social competitors should have competed in at least one (1) International event. 'New' paying competitors to the WCDF organization are required to dance an Overall at one (1) event to qualify for entry to Worlds, but only in the first year of becoming a WorldCDF member. 11. DISPENSATION A form is added to the website for all future dispensation requests. Dispensation to dance at Worlds will only be granted on medical grounds and a medical certificate must be provided. If there are any extreme circumstances, the rules board will consider these requests. A majority of the rules board members is required to approve each dispensation request. An exception will be granted for one year to any new dancer in a continent where there are no WCDF events available. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 10/67

12. MUSIC All Classic music (Line, Pro-am and Couples) will be selected by the Music Board. All Showcase music (Line, Pro-am and Couples) will be selected by the Music Board. All Modern Line music will be selected by the Music Board. The only format music that will be accepted is on CD, which must be clearly marked on both the label and the cover. Self-selected music along with a resume of the medley must be given to the DJ at least four (4) hours before the competition begins (at registration at the World Championships) or risk being scratched. This applies to all Star Spotlights and all Teams. The Penalty for performances that do not meet the time requirements is you will be placed last. Competitors self-selected music must use Country music for all parts of their performance, except: Star Spotlight Medley which has no music restrictions. Teams in which you can use a combined total of 50% non-country music. Non-Country Choreography divisions. Team Cabaret which may use any music of their choice. The Line Dance music preview is 30 seconds per dance. DETERMINING THE COUNTRY-NESS OF A SONG A song is deemed to be Country music if it is approved in advance by the Music Selection Board or: It has appeared at any time on any nationally syndicated Country music charts. If it is performed by a country music group from any country. (Verification may be required) The artist must be classified as a country artist. If a non-country artist sings a country song it is not classified as country. If it is a non-country song performed by a recognized country artist. Only radio and album edits are allowed, no special remixes! If in any doubt or you have any questions about country music then please contact: The WorldCDF Music Selection Board. Alex Boone and the Music Board will make the final decision on what is country music. Their decision will be final. MUSIC PREVIEW The Line Dance music preview is to be reduced to 30 seconds per dance. The music preview in pro-am will be reduced to a maximum of 30 seconds x 3 times per dance, at the event director s discretion. 13. OFFERED AND QUALIFIED DIVISIONS Social division is for competitors who have never competed at a competitive event. Classic and Showcase Divisions: Classic Newcomer Classic Novice Classic Intermediate Showcase - Intermediate and above only Classic Advanced Renegade Choreography Modern Line Divisions: 2014 TRIAL YEAR B Social, Newcomer and Novice Line A Intermediate, Advanced and Star Line Couples Divisions: Newcomer Novice Intermediate Advanced Combined - Teen/Adult (Teens to dance with adult dancers) Champions Royal Sovereign World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 11/67

Competitors qualify from Advanced and Showcase divisions only: Rising Star 14 17 Megastar 18+ Jewel 30+ Regal 40+ Troupes and Teams Small Troupe (2, 3 or 4 members) All Ages. Large Troupe (5, 6 or 7 members) All Ages. Team (8 or more members) All Ages. Social Teams (4 members or more) All Ages. Open All Ages Junior All members under 18 Diamond All members at least 40 Wheelchair Division ACROSS ALL DIVISIONS All competitors, except Troupes, Teams, Wheelchair dancers and those in their first years membership to the WorldCDF, are required to compete at three (3) events, for each division entered, to qualify for the World Championships in that division. A minimum of one (1) of these entries must be for overall, where overall is applicable. 14. CONTEST COORDINATOR Only the following persons can hold the position of Contest Coordinator: WorldCDF Event Director Founding Member Rules Board Member They must first complete a minimum of one (1) years training with Dorsey Napier. 15. WORLDS JUDGING PANEL A team consisting of the World Contest Coordinator, The Head of the Judge Education Board and a member of the Management Team will select the judging panels for the World Championships. 16. PENALTIES Non-Conference Penalty Codes: One (1) Placement Reduction: C Costume and Appearance. B Basic Pattern. F Courtesy and Floor craft. A Acceptable Behaviour. M Movement. T Timing. Penalty Codes: Last Place: P Prop use. D Dance Delivery. H Costume Minimums [Boots & Hats] Conference Penalty Codes: Severity of Penalty shall be decided by the Judge Panel Self-Selected Music. Loss of Hat. Leaving the Dance Floor. Reduction Codes: S Single Placement. Q Last Place. X Disqualification. E Expulsion The dance will not count for overall. PENALTY RECORD A log of all penalties issued at an event will be recorded by the contest coordinator at the scrutineer s table. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 12/67

CLASSIC LINE SOCIAL 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Age categories: Jr. Primary 0-9 Jr. Youth 10-13 Jr. Teen 14-17 Adult Crystal 18+ 30+ Diamond 40+ Silver 50+ Gold 60+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in all three (3) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS This division is only for Social beginner line dancers who have never competed in a Line dance competition. Social Dancers may only dance in the Social Divisions and Modern Line B division. Social dancers may not enter the Classic Divisions which includes: Renegade, Choreography, Classic Teams. Male and Female dancers will not compete against each other (Female against Female and Male against Male). All Social dancers will be given a FREE registration number. One month before they are due to move up to the Newcomer Division, they MUST inform the Registration Desk and pay their membership fee BEFORE they can register to dance in the Newcomer division at any event. 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA The graduation criteria will be governed by the Event Director who will advise the dancers of their criteria. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS This division does not qualify for the World Championships. This division will not offer a World Champion Title only Social Division Champion. All Social competitors should have competed in Overall in at least one (1) International event. 6. BASIC DANCE RULES Social dancers must dance only full basic vanilla patterns. No variations are allowed. 7. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS No introduction steps are allowed. 8. MUSIC Original music will be used. Event Director may select up to three (3) dances of their own choice. It is recommended to use at least one (1) of the WCDF Social Dances. The three (3) dances used at the World Championships will be as announced on the WCDF website. Dance music length: Two (2) minutes. Each dance will be counted in. 9. COSTUMES No special costume requirements. Safe footwear is required. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 13/67

NEWCOMER 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Age categories: Jr. Primary 0-9 Jr. Youth 10-13 Jr. Teen 14-17 Adult 18+ Crystal 30+ Diamond 40+ Silver 50+ Gold 60+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in at least five (5) of the six (6) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. This division is for competitors who graduate from social division, for competitors in Modern Line B division and for anyone who has just started to compete. You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA Line dance competitors who dance at an International Event move to the Novice Division on the following graduated scale which depends on the total number of overall competitors. Overall Overall competitors places 3+ 20+ 30+ 40+ 50+ 1 2 3 4 5 After one (1) win for overall at an International event with three (3) or more competitors or one (1) win for overall at the World Championships, you have to graduate to Novice. Newcomer competitors may self- graduate at any time. Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS All competitors should have competed in at least three (3) International events in line, one (1) of which must be for overall. 6. BASIC DANCE RULES Newcomers must dance only full basic vanilla patterns. No variations are allowed. 7. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of one (1) single step during the music prior to the start of the dance, as long as no full turn is performed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 14/67

8. MUSIC Music may be changed from the original, but will be the same rhythm. Dance music length: Two (2) minutes. Each dance will be counted in. 9. COSTUMES Newcomer Competitors must wear: Costumes should be appropriate to the dance character. Cowboy boots or lace-up Roper style boots. Boots are not required in the Funky dance. Costume must be country in appearance, except in Funky and Novelty dances. It could help to have a yoke in the front or back, but is not necessary. Cowboy Hats for men, except in the Funky and Novelty dance. Hose and dance pants of any colour for ladies, junior youth and above, if they are exposed. Dance related advertisements on competition clothes are not allowed. Sparkly attachments or materials, crystals or sequins are not allowed, although shiny material is allowed. Props are not allowed such as face masks and weapons of any kind. Limited theatrical makeup will be allowed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 15/67

NOVICE 1 AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Age categories: Jr. Primary 0-9 Jr. Youth 10-13 Jr. Teen 14-17 Adult 18+ Crystal 30+ Diamond 40+ Silver 50+ Gold 60+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in at least five (5) of the six (6) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. This division is for competitors who graduate from the Newcomer division, for competitors in Modern Line B division and for dance teachers. You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA Line dance competitors who dance at an International Event move to Intermediate division on the following graduated scale which depends on the total number of overall competitors. Overall Overall competitors 3+ 20+ 30+ 40+ 50+ places 1 2 3 4 5 After two (2) wins at an International event with three (3) or more competitors or one (1) win for overall at the World Championships, you have to graduate to Intermediate. Novice competitors may self-graduate at any time. Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIRE MENTS All competitors should have competed in at least three (3) International events in line, one (1) of which must be for overall. 6. BASIC DANCE RULES Competitors have to start with a full basic pattern. Each rendition has to start with two (2) measures of basic (without variation from the step description). Two (2) measures of music is eight (8) counts of 4/4 time music or six (6) counts of 3/4 time music. Variations must follow the flow of the dance and are limited to two (2) measures of music (8 counts in 4/4 and 6 counts in 3/4 music) or less. Throughout the dance, each variation must be followed by two (2) measures of basic pattern. If an A-B-C dance is used, a full vanilla pattern must be danced the first time the A, B and C section is being danced. Each time an A, B or C section is repeated, you must dance the first eight (8) counts in vanilla pattern. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 16/67

7. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of one (1) single step during the music, prior to the start of the dance. Moves that include aerials, acrobatics, slides, sitting or lying on the floor are not allowed. Stationary balanced moves that rotate are not allowed. Platform turns or fans on an unbent knee are permitted only if both feet maintain floor contact. Dance movements that rotate because of a leg kick or swing are permitted to turn only up to 360 degrees. Splits and sits to recover from splits are not allowed. 8. MUSIC Music may be changed from the original, but will be the same rhythm. Dance music length: Two (2) minutes. Each dance will be counted in. 9. COSTUMES Novice competitors must wear: Costumes should be appropriate to the dance character. Cowboy boots or lace-up Roper style boots. Boots are not required in the Funky dance Costume must be country in appearance, except in Funky and Novelty dances. It could help to have a yoke in the front or back, but is not necessary. Cowboy Hats for men except in Funky and Novelty dances. Hose and dance pants of any colour for ladies, junior youth and above, if they are exposed. Dance related advertisements on competition clothes are not allowed. Glitter and sparkly attachments or materials are allowed. Props are not allowed such as face masks and weapons of any kind. Limited theatrical makeup will be allowed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 17/67

INTERMEDIATE 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Age categories: Jr. Primary 0-9 Jr. Youth 10-13 Jr. Teen 14-17 Adult 18+ Crystal 30+ Diamond 40+ Silver 50+ Gold 60+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in at least five (5) of the six (6) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. This division is for competitors who graduate from the Novice Division and for competitors in Modern Line A division. You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA After earning: three (3) points in Classic Line, one (1) of which must have three (3) or more competitors, OR one (1) win for overall at the World Championships in Classic Line, you can graduate to Advanced. Intermediate dancers may NOT self-graduate into Advanced. Intermediate Dancers will accumulate points at events where there are only 1 or 2 competitors. 1 competitor earns ¼ point 2 competitors earn ½ point 3 or more competitors earn 1 full point. Therefore if a dancer wins two (2) events where there are only two (2) competitors they will earn one (1) full point. All competitors must win at least one (1) Overall where there are three (3) or more competitors. Points will only be earned or determined by the number of competitors dancing for overall. If there are competitors dancing less than five (5) dances, they will not be counted for the awarding of points. Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS All competitors should have competed in at least three (3) International events in line, one (1) of which must be for overall. 6. BASIC DANCE RULES Competitors have to start with a full basic. Each rendition has to start with two (2) measures of basic (without variation from the step description). Two (2) measures of music is eight (8) counts of 4/4 time music or six (6) counts of 3/4 time music. Variations must follow the flow of the dance and are limited to two (2) measures of music (8 counts in 4/4 and 6 counts in 3/4 music), or less. Throughout the dance, each variation must be followed by two (2) measures of basic. In an ABC or Tag dance, each section of the dance; A, B, or C, or the Tag, must begin with a full basic before any variation may be performed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 18/67

7. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of one (1) single step during the music prior to the start of the dance. Moves that include aerials, acrobatics, slides, sitting or lying on the floor are not allowed. Stationary balanced moves that rotate are not allowed. Platform turns or fans on an unbent knee are permitted only if both feet maintain floor contact. Dance movements that rotate because of a leg kick or swing are permitted to turn up to 360 degrees. Splits and sits to recover from splits are not allowed 8. MUSIC Music may be changed from the original, but will be the same rhythm. Dance music length: Two (2) minutes. Each dance will be counted in. 9. COSTUMES Intermediate competitors must wear: Costumes should be appropriate to the dance character. Cowboy boots or lace-up Roper style boots. Boots are not required in the Funky dance. Costume must be country in appearance, except in Funky and Novelty dances It could help to have a yoke in the front or back, but is not necessary. Cowboy Hats for men except in Funky and Novelty dances. Hose and dance pants of any colour for ladies, junior youth and above, if they are exposed. Dance related advertisements on competition clothes are not allowed. Glitter and sparkly attachments or materials are allowed. Props are not allowed such as face masks and weapons of any kind. Limited theatrical makeup will be allowed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 19/67

ADVANCED 1 AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Age categories: Jr. Primary 0-9 Jr. Youth 10-13 Jr. Teen 14-17 Adult 18+ Crystal 30+ Diamond 40+ Silver 50+ Gold 60+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in at least five (5) of the six (6) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. This division is for competitors who graduate from the Intermediate division only and for competitors in Modern Line A division. You may only dance in one (1) Skill Level across all line dance divisions, (Classic, Showcase and Modern). 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA Teen division can only graduate to Rising Star. Adult Division can only graduate to Megastar. Crystal Division can only graduate to Jewel. Diamond/Silver/Gold Division can only graduate to Regal. After earning: three (3) points in both Classic Line AND three (3) points in Showcase Line one (1) of which must have three (3) or more competitors, OR one (1) win for overall at the World Championships in both Classic Line AND Showcase Line, you can graduate to Rising Star, Megastar, Jewel or Regal. Advanced Dancers will accumulate points at events where there are only 1 or 2 competitors. 1 competitor earns ¼ point 2 competitors earn ½ point 3 or more competitors earn 1 full point. Therefore if a dancer wins two (2) events where there are only two (2) competitors they will earn one (1) full point. All competitors must win at least one (1) Overall where there are three (3) or more competitors in Classic Line and in Showcase Line. Points will only be earned or determined by the number of competitors dancing for overall. If there are competitors dancing less than five (5) dances, they will not be counted for the awarding of points. No new star dancer will be announced until they have been confirmed by checking their graduation points are correct. Only when the points are verified will the graduation take place. The dancer must first contact the secretary for confirmation, supplying the points and events where they believe they have qualified, and prior to competing at the event where they can gain their final point. If this is not done, no graduation will take place. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS All competitors should have competed in at least three (3) International Events in Line with at least one (1) competition for overall. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 20/67

6. BASIC DANCE RULES Competitors have to start with a full basic. Each rendition has to start with two (2) measures of basic (without variation from the step description). Two (2) measures of music is eight (8) counts of 4/4 time music or six (6) counts of 3/4 time music. Variations must follow the flow of the dance and are limited to two (2) measures of music or less. Throughout the dance, each variation must be followed by two (2) measures of basic. In an ABC or Tag dance, each section of the dance; A, B, or C, or the Tag must begin with a full basic before any variation may be performed. 7. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of one (1) single step during the music prior to the start of the dance. Moves that include aerials, acrobatics, slides, sitting or lying on the floor are not allowed. Platform turns or fans on an unbent knee are permitted only if both feet maintain floor contact. Dance movements that rotate because of a leg kick or swing are permitted to turn up to 360 degrees. Splits and sits to recover from splits are not allowed. Jetés without rotation are allowed. 8. MUSIC Music may be changed from the original, but will be the same rhythm. Dance music length: Two (2) minutes Each dance will be counted in. 9. COSTUMES Advanced competitors must wear Costumes should be appropriate to the dance character. Cowboy boots or lace-up Roper style boots. Boots are not required in the Funky dance. Costume must be country in appearance, except in Funky and Novelty dances. It could help to have a yoke in the front or back, but is not necessary. Cowboy Hats for men except in Funky and Novelty dances. Hose and dance pants of any colour for ladies, junior youth and above, if they are exposed. Dance related advertisements on competition clothes are not allowed. Glitter and sparkly attachments or materials are allowed. Props are not allowed such as face masks and weapons of any kind. Limited theatrical makeup will be allowed. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 21/67

RISING STAR / MEGASTAR / JEWEL / REGAL 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year Age Categories: Rising Star 14-17 Megastar 18+ Jewel 30-39 Regal 40+ 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification Rising Star, Megastar, Jewel & Regal competitors have to compete in: Two (2) Star Classic Dances- Dance A (a smooth, rise & fall dance like Waltz or Nightclub), Dance B (a rhythm dance like East Coast, Polka or Cha, Cha) Two (2) Showcase Dances One (1) Star Solo Spotlight Medley 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. These divisions are for competitors who graduate from the Advanced Classic Line and Advanced Showcase divisions and for competitors in Modern Line A division. 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA All New star dancers must complete one (1) full program within one (1) year of graduating to that division to earn their status as a Star dancer. Rising Star: In the year when they reach the age of 18, they will be credited with three (3) points which will add to their qualifying points to the Megastar division. All points will be restricted by the Eligibility and Eligibility Period rule. No new star will be announced until they have been confirmed by checking their graduation points are correct. Only when the points are verified will the graduation take place. The dancer must first contact the secretary for confirmation, supplying the points and events where they believe they have qualified prior to competing at the event where they can gain their final point. If this is not done, no graduation will take place. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS All competitors must compete in at least three (3) International events in Line, one of which must be a full program to include two (2) Star Classic dances - dance A and dance B, plus two (2) Star Showcase dances - dance A and dance B, plus one (1) Star Solo Spotlight Medley, in order to qualify for Worlds. This rule only applies after Star Dancers have carried their status for one (1) full year. 6. BASIC DANCE RULES STAR CLASSIC DANCE A & B Star Classic A&B dances will not allow any variations. Only full vanilla will be danced throughout. No Tags or Restarts. 7. BASIC DANCE RULES STAR SHOWCASE DANCE A & B It should be a choreographed routine with the intention to interpret the rhythm, music and lyrics. Competitors must dance repetitive patterns choreographed to the phrasing of the music. The competitor may begin the routine in an area of their choice on the dance floor, as long as they do not interfere with the space of the other competitors. There will be no count in. Dances will rotate on an annual basis. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 22/67

8. BASIC DANCE RULES STAR SOLO SPOTLIGHT MEDLEY A Star Solo Spotlight Medley of four (4) minutes with a maximum of six (6) minutes, which includes the total set up and tear down times, without BPM limitations. A category offered to Rising Star, Megastar, Jewel and Regal which is a non-restricted medley of dance motions and music choreographed to the competitor s choice. There are no music restrictions for the Star Solo Spotlight Medley. There are no costume restrictions for the Star Solo Spotlight Medley. The competitor must not interact with any person or creature in the arena. The Star Solo Spotlight Medley will be judged the same as Teams with three (3) criteria on the judge s ballot sheets: technique/presentation/choreography. Be aware: We are a Country Western dance sport and you will be judged by our rules, standards and expectations. 9. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS STAR CLASSIC DANCE A & B A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of one (1) single step during the music prior to the count-in. No acrobatics, lying or sitting on the floor (except for recovering from splits) are allowed. Pantomime, singing or acted themes are not allowed. Jumps and jetés are allowed. 10. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS STAR SHOWCASE A & B Acrobatics and aerials are not allowed. 11. MOVEMENT LIMITATIONS STAR SOLO SPOTLIGHT MEDLEY There are no movement restrictions in the Star Solo Spotlight Medley. Be aware: We are a Country Western dance sport and you will be judged by our rules, standards and expectations. 12. MUSIC STAR CLASSIC DANCE A & B The Music will be pre-selected by the Music Board. Music can be changed from the original, but will be the same rhythm. Dance length: Two (2) minutes approx. Each dance may be counted in. 13. MUSIC STAR SHOWCASE DANCE A & B The Music will be pre-selected by the Music Board. 14. MUSIC STAR SOLO SPOTLIGHT MEDLEY Music length: Four (4) minutes with a maximum of six (6) minutes, which includes set up and tear down. A Star Solo Spotlight Medley programme without BPM limitations. There are no music restrictions to the self-selected music. Be aware: We are a Country Western dance sport and you will be judged by our rules, standards and expectations. Star Solo Spotlight Medley dancers must hand in a copy of their resume which includes the total set up and tear down times, to the DJ for use by the judges, at least one (1) hour before the competition begins or risk being scratched. This must show which motions and characters are being declared by the competitor. The Penalty for performances that do not meet the time requirement is last place. The CD should be labeled with your Name & Division. Brief recorded introductions and curtain calls are permitted. Clocking begins when either set up, the performance or the performance sound begins, whichever comes first. Clocking ends when either tear down, the performance or the performance sound ends, whichever comes last (not including curtain calls). A music resume is still required in all Star divisions. A dance script is not required. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 23/67

15. COSTUMES STAR CLASSIC DANCE A & B AND STAR SHOWCASE DANCE A & B Competitors must wear: Costumes should be appropriate to the dance character. Cowboy boots or lace-up Roper style boots. Boots are not required in the Funky dance. Costume must be country in appearance, except in Funky and Novelty. It could help to have a yoke in the front or back, but is not necessary. Cowboy Hats for men except in Funky and Novelty. Hose and dance pants of any colour for ladies, junior youth and above, if they are exposed. Dance related advertisements on competition clothes are not allowed. Glitter and sparkly attachments or materials are allowed. Props are not allowed such as Face Masks and weapons of any kind. Limited theatrical makeup will be allowed. 16. COSTUMES STAR SOLO SPOTLIGHT MEDLEY There are no costume restrictions. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 24/67

LINE DANCE SHOWCASE 1. AGE REQUIREMENTS Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year Junior Youth 10-13 Junior Teen 14-17 Adult 18+ Crystal 30+ Diamond 40+ (This is a combined division for Diamond, Silver & Gold dancers) 2. OVERALL REQUIREMENTS For overall qualification competitors have to compete in all five (5) dances. 3. ENTRY REGULATIONS Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete. This division is for Intermediate competitors and above. 4. GRADUATION CRITERIA The Intermediate Dancer will not earn points in the Showcase Division. The Advanced Dancer will earn points towards the Star Divisions. Teen Division can only graduate to Rising Star. Adult Division can only graduate to Megastar. Crystal Division can only graduate to Jewel Diamond/Silver/Gold Division can only graduate to Regal. After earning: three (3) points in both Showcase Line AND three (3) points in Classic Line one (1) of which must have three (3) or more competitors, OR one (1) win for overall at the World Championships in both Classic Line AND Showcase Line, you can graduate to Rising Star, Megastar, Jewel or Regal. Advanced Dancers will accumulate points at events where there are only 1 or 2 competitors. 1 competitor earns ¼ point 2 competitors earn ½ point 3 or more competitors earn 1 full point. Therefore if a dancer wins two (2) events where there are only two (2) competitors they will earn one (1) full point. All competitors must win at least one (1) Overall where there are three (3) or more competitors in Classic Line AND in Showcase Line. Points will only be earned or determined by the number of dancers competing for overall. If there are competitors dancing less than five (5) dances, they will not be counted for the awarding of points. No new Star dancer will be announced until they have been confirmed by checking their graduation points are correct. Only when the points are verified will the graduation take place. The dancer must first contact the WorldCDF Secretary for confirmation, supplying the points and events where they believe they have qualified. This must be done prior to competing at the event where they can gain their final point. If this is not done, no graduation will take place. 5. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REQUIREMENTS All competitors should have competed in at least three (3) International Events in Showcase Line with at least one (1) competition for overall. World Country Dance Federation Rules Book 2014 v2 Page: 25/67