Our Goal:
* Create an Equal Opportunity for both men and women to compete fairly
* Create a competition that was based on the versatility of the dancers
* Give everyone TWO opportunities to make a good impression:
- No one is eliminated after Round One. Everyone will also dance Round Two. - Eliminations start AFTER Round Two!
* Give Dancers Choices on which songs to compete to!
- PICK YOUR SONG/DANCE for Round One and Round Two
​ -Pre-determined song/dance for Semi-Final Round and Final Round
Competition:
Competitors will be judged on:
* Technical Ability & Dance Accuracy
* Presentation & Flair
* Attire & Crowd Appeal!
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​- There will be a Men's Category
& a Women's Category
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- You get to choose the dance you compete in!
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* ALL Dancers will compete in Round One AND in Round Two.
* Dancers who advance to Round Three will dance the
pre-determined Round Three song.
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* Dancers who advance to the Final Round will dance the
pre-determined Final Round song.​
​Men:
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CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round ONE!
Round One:
Choose either "3 Tequila Floor" or "Slow Low"
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CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round TWO!​​​
​Round Two:
Choose either "Stetson" or "PYT" ​
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Round Three:
"Make It Shake"
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​Final Round:
"Freaky Skillz"
​Women:
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CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round ONE!
​Round One:
Choose either "Making It Hot" or "Honey Buckle"
CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round TWO!​​​
​Round Two:
Choose either "Askin' Questions" or "In The Six"​
Round Three:
"3 To Tango"
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​Final Round:
"Phat"
Awards:
Men's Category:
* 1st Place: $500
* 2nd Place: $150
* 3rd Place: $100
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Women's Category:
* 1st Place​: $500
* 2nd Place: $150
* 3rd Place: $100
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There will also be other prizes, including:
Hottest Male, Sexiest Female, Best Outfit, Best Technique,
Crowd Favorite, and more!
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Rules:
* Online pre-registration is required!
* All Dance Competitors and Spectators must be
18 years of age or older.
* Acrobatic moves & props are prohibited.
* Keep costumes appropriate.
* Some dances have moves such as hip shaking and hip thrusting. (We know this is part of the step sheet.) We ask that dancers absolutely throw in their flair, but also avoid being vulgar.
* Step Sheet needs to be followed for the first 2 walls.
* Competitors must add in flair & style after first 2 walls.
* Be aware of your own personal dancing space & respect the other competitors dancing space.
[Rules based from the Standard Western Country Dance Rule Book.]
Location, Date & Times:
* The Cove - Seafood & Banquets
4701 Transit Road
Depew, NY 14043
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* Saturday April 18, 2026
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* Doors open at 12 pm noon
* Competitors meeting at 12:30 pm
* Competition starts at 1 pm
Cost:
Dancer Registration to Compete is $15
[All Dancers Pre-Pay Online When Registering]
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Spectator cost is $10​
[Spectators Pay Cash at the Door}