JITTERBUG-SHOW

1. Music: Organizer's music in all rounds EXCEPT the final round of Jitterbug Solo Show, where dancers may use their own choice of music.

2. Length of Exhibition: 1,30 minutes long, to conform to the end of the musical phrase, in all rounds EXCEPT the final round of Jitterbugg Solo Show. Music chosen for Jitterbug Solo Show final round performances must not exceed 2.15.

3. Tempo: 30 - 36 bars per minute in the Slow Jitterbug. Organizers music

4. Tempo: 48 - 52 bars per minute in the Fast Jitterbug. Organizers music

5. Tempo: Free in the Jitterbug Solo Show. Own music or organizers music.

6. Characteristics and Movement: Jitterbug is a social dance that falls into the Swing dance family. It has a long tradition and is originated in America. There is a well documented literature how to perform the dance. Acrobatics, lifts, separations and jumps are allowed and encouraged but should if possible be connected to the musical phrase.

7. Typical Movements: Swing Outs, Mixing 6 and 8 counts, Kick variations, Jig walks, Charleston steps,

8. Preliminary Rounds: Dancers should avoid using obvious choreography but rather improvisation, which is the true heart of the Jitterbug so that it is possible to adjust the steps to the music. Couples will be qualified to the next round by dancing the Fast Jitterbug only. 1-minute presentation dance will take place before the couples are divided into separate heats where not more than six (6) couples will dance together in each heat.

9. Quarterfinal Rounds: As for #8 above, plus: Couples will be qualified to the semi-final by dancing also the Slow Jitterbug The CROSS - SYSTEM in both dances combined, will be used to determine which couples qualify for the semi-final round.

10. Semi-final Round: As for #9 above,

11. Final Round: Couples will dance three dances in the final. Slow Jitterbugg all together for 1.30. In the Jitterbug Solo Show each couple will perform alone 2 minutes to 2.15. All couples will than dance the Fast Jitterbug together for 1.30. All three dances are judged separately and the SKATING SYSTEM will be used to determine the order of merit over all three (3) dances