The WCDF Rules Board is headed by Dorsey Napier (USA), who brings many years of experience in Country Western Dance and is a world renowned and respected Judge and Contest Co-ordinator. Dorsey spends much of his time in Europe, working events and giving dance lessons. The rest of the Judges Board is made up of several experienced judges and instructors, who between them also have many years of experience. They are mainly Event Directors, and either have dance schools or teach country dance. They will work tirelessly to ensure that the WCDF Rules will be clear, fair, and “dancer friendly”. The WCDF Rules have been produced in a clear, easy to read,and understand format and already we have translated them into different languages. Just click on the flag of your country at the top of the page to find them.You can now download each division separately, even in the different languages.

The WCDF Rules Board are:

 

For any questions concerning WCDF Rules contact:

The WCDF Rules Board

The WCDF are proud to have Steve Dunn as key member of the WCDF. Steve were awarded top Male Pro at Worlds 2006.
Steve along with a team of dance professionals will be responsible for representing the Pro Am and Couples dancers needs.
The launch of the World Country Dance Federation will allow the dance professionals to make changes to the current format of Couples and Pro Am for the benefit of the dancers.

The team Comprises of:

	Steve Dunn (England)
	James McLaughlin (Scotland)
	LeeAnn Forsen
	Sam Young (England)
	Pim van Grootel (Holland)

 

Please feel free to contact any team member about your wishes and concerns;
THE WCDF COUPLES BOARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RULES ADDITION

‘BOOTS ARE REQUIRED IN ALL DANCES’

Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they compete.

Graduation shall take place the day after the World Championships ends.

The newcomer and novice division may self graduate at any time.

 

The intermediate dancer cannot self graduate into the advanced division.

 

The dancer is allowed to use a 3 dancing year timescale (current year plus the previous two years) in which to accumulate their graduation points. They may remain in their current division until after Worlds.

 

The Intermediate dancer will not earn points in the Showcase Division. Only the Advanced dancer will earn points towards the Star Divisions.

If a competitor does not compete in any WCDF competition for a continuous 2 dancing year period, they may re-enter at a lower lever, except to the newcomer division. You may not compete in the newcomer division if you have competed at a higher level at any time.

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 that they may continue to dance in the lower division until after the world championships.

 

After Worlds 2009, a letter will be sent to each competitor stating into which division they are allowed to compete using the 2006/7 ranking system.

 

All classic line dance divisions – Remove from movement limitations – “throws and carries”

 

Novice upward classic line dance divisions - Remove from movement limitations– “counter-balance moves”

 

If an a-b-c dance is being used, a full vanilla pattern must be danced the first time the a, b or c section is being danced. Each time an a, b or c section is repeated, you must dance the first 8 counts vanilla pattern.

 

Alex Boone and the Music Board will make the final decision on what is country music. Their decision will be final.

 

The star solo medley is to remain 50% country and 50% non country music.

The results of the World Championships will not be counted in the ranking.

If there are 2 or less dancers in any division at Worlds, the dancer will not be forced to graduate to the higher division. This includes the 2007/8 Worlds.

 

In Pro-am, but only if the amateur agrees, the music can be cut to one minute when only one couple is on the floor.

 

Couples Open 18> – to be removed –

(Includes 1 partner 18 or above and other partner teen).

Any partnership already dancing under this rule, will be grandfathered in and may continue dancing with their current partner until either the partnership is dissolved or the teen reaches the age of 18 years. No new partnerships will be allowed under this old rule.

 

From the change date of Dance 'B' in September, the following rule change will apply:

The Star A&B dances will no longer allow any variations. Only full vanilla will be danced throughout.

 

Choreography:

Section music requirements: The music for Choreography will be played for 2 minutes, except for Tag and A.B.C. which will be played for 3 minutes. The Choreographer may request that the music be played longer if needed, within reason.

Classic Line Advanced / Showcase Graduation Criteria:

Points will only be earned or determined by the number Dancers dancing for overall. If there are dancers dancing less then 5 dances they will not be counted for the awarding of points.

Social Linedance:

Male and Female Dancers will not compete against each other. Female against Female and Male against Males

Social Division	Newcomer Division	Novice Division
Intermediate Division	Advanced Division	Showcase Division
Renegade Division	Choreography Division	Rising Star/ Mega Star/Jewel/Regal
Troupes Division	Team Division	Showtime Division
Social Team	Couples/Pro Am	General Rules
Open Partner	Newcomer Partner	All Girl Partner

 

Classic Line Dance
Social Division
Age Requirements	Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Junior              0-9 Youth               10-13 Teens              14-17 Adult               18+ Adult Senior    40+
Overall Requirements	For overall qualification competitors have to compete in all 3 dances.Chosen by the Event Director
Entry Regulations	This division is for beginner line dancers who have never competed in a Linedance competition.Male and Female Dancers will not compete against each other.Females against Female and Male against Males.WCDF Membership is not compulsory
Graduation Criteria	There will be no graduation criteria from this division
WorldCDF Championships	This division does not qualify for Championship of the world.This division will not offer a ‘World Champion Title’ only’ Social Division Champion’.
Basic Dance Rules (Variation + Vanilla)	Social dancers must dance only full basic vanilla patterns, no variations.
Movement Limitations	No introduction steps are allowed.
Music	Original music will be used. Dance music length: 2 minutes Each dance will be counted in.
Costumes	No special costume requirements, safe footwear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic Line Dance
Newcomer Division
Age Requirements	Your age is the age you will be on the last day of that calendar year. Jr. Primary         0-9 Jr. Youth           10-13 Jr. Teen            14-17 Open                18+ Crystal              30+ Diamond          40+ Silver               50+ Gold                 60+
Overall Requirements	For overall qualification competitors have to compete in at least 5 of the 6 dances.
Entry Regulations	Every competitor must be a registered WCDF member before they competeThis division is for competitors who graduate from social division and for anyone who has just started to compete.
Graduation Criteria	Line dance competitors who dance at an International Event move to Novice division on the following graduated scale which depends on the total number of overall competitors.   3+ 20+ 30+ 40+ 50+ Competitors Overall 1 X X X X X     2 - X X X X     3 - - X X X     4 - - - X X     5 - - - - X     Places               Overall                                                   After one win for overall at an International event with three or more competitors or one win for overall at the Championship of the World 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.
WorldCDF Championships	All competitors should have competed in at least 3 International events in line, one of which must be for overall.
Basic Dance Rules (Variation + Vanilla)	Newcomers must dance only full basics, no variations are allowed.
Movement Limitations	A stationary dancing introduction is allowed within the radius of a single step during the music prior to the start of the dance, as long as no full turn is performed.
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