SALSA RUEDA DE CASINO TEAMS AND FORMATIONS

1. Number of Dancers: 4 - 24.

2. Music: Of the group's choice.

3. Length of Exhibition: 150 - 180 seconds (2-½ to 3 minutes).

4. Tempo: No restrictions, but the character of the music must be in the typical Salsa rhythm marked by the "claves".

5. Basic Structure: Each group consists of 2 - 12 couples that dance together in one or more circles. Other types of formation work may be used, such as lines, stationary dancing and dividing the Rueda circle into smaller groups, but must not dominate the performance.

6. Characteristics: Musicality (rhythm / breaks, etc.), dance variety and originality, performance of stage and individual choreography, use of space, etc. will all be highly evaluated. It is very important to present harmony of music, dance and costume, which should all work together to emphasize the special Salsa Rueda de Casino character.
7. Lifts: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS III.

8. Acrobatic Movements: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS III, but movements where body turns / pivots on its horizontal axis are not allowed. Splits, kicks and other flashy tricks are permitted, but must not dominate.

9. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS III.

10. Groups will be judged as a whole. Solo parts may be performed, but must not dominate

SALSA RUEDA DE CASINO TEAMS
TEAMS
1. Number of Dancers: 4 - 12 for groups or formations.
2. Music: Of the Team's choice.
3. Length of Exhibition: 150 - 180 seconds (2-½ to 3 minutes).
4. Tempo: No restrictions, but the character of the music must be in the typical Salsa rhythm marked by the claves.
5. Basic Structure: Each Team consists of 2 - 6 couples that dance together in one or more circles. Other types of formation work may be used, such as lines, stationary dancing and dividing the Rueda circle into smaller groups, but must not dominate the performance.
6. Characteristics: Musicality (rhythm / breaks, etc.), dance variety and originality, performance of stage and individual choreography, use of space, etc., will all be highly evaluated. It is very important to present harmony of music, dance and costume, which should all work together to emphasize the special Salsa Rueda de Casino character. Typically, Rueda dancers change partners; incorporating this aspect of the dance into the Team's work is very important.
7. Lifts: Permitted.
8. Acrobatic Movements: Permitted, but movements where the body turns / pivots on its horizontal axis are not allowed. Splits, kicks and other flashy tricks are permitted, but must not dominate.
9. Stage Props: Permitted as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS III.
10. Teams will be judged as a whole. Solo parts may be performed, but must no dominate

SALSA RUEDA DE CASINO FORMATIONS
1. Number of Dancers: 13 - 24
2. Length of Exhibition: 210 - 240 seconds (3-½ to 4 minutes)
3. All other rules as for Rueda de Casino Teams, but there are 6 - 12 couples forming the circles