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!

- There will be a Men's Category

& a Women's Category

- You get to choose the dance you compete in!

* 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.

* Dancers who advance to the Final Round will dance the

pre-determined Final Round song.

Men:

CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round ONE!

Round One:

Choose either "3 Tequila Floor" or "Slow Low"

CHOOSE which dance you would like to compete in for Round TWO!

Round Two:

Choose either "Stetson" or "PYT"

Round Three:

"Make It Shake"

Final Round:

"Freaky Skillz"

Women:

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"

Final Round:

"Phat"

Awards:

Men's Category will have:

* 1st Place

* 2nd Place

* 3rd Place

Women's Category will have:

* 1st Place

* 2nd Place

* 3rd Place

There will also be other prizes, including:

Hottest Cowboy, Sexiest Female, Best Outfit, Best Technique,

Crowd Favorite, and more!

Check back on March 1st for

Cash Prize Amount Reveal!!!

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 & dance moves appropriate

* 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

* Saturday March 28, 2026

* 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]

Spectator cost is $10

[Spectators Pay Cash at the Door}