STREET LATINO

OVERVIEW
Street Latino is a multi-dance discipline where each of the five (5) dances contributes an equal value of 20% to the overall placements of the dancers. Each dance is first evaluated on its own merits, and the places for the couples will be determined by using the Skating System. All couples in the final will also dance a medley consisting of at least two (2) of the five (5) dances in the discipline. All five (5) dances may be used, but no other dances are permitted in these medleys. The Street Latino Show Medley will be judged as one more dance on its own merits. In the event of a tie between couples, the placing in the Street Latino Show Medley will have the higher value.

STREET LATINO DISCIPLINE DANCES AND TEMPI
• Salsa all styles 48 - 52 BPM (192 - 208 beats per minute)
• Bachata 28 - 32 BPM (112 - 128 beats per minute)
• Merengue (60 - 70 BPM 2/4 time) 30 - 35 BPM (112 - 140 beats per minute)
• Mambo all styles 48 - 52 BPM (192 - 208 beats per minute)
• Guapacha (Slow Club Cha-Cha) 27 - 29 BPM (108 - 116 beats per minute)
1. Music: Provided by Organizer for all but the Street Latino Show Medley in the final round, for which couples will supply their own music.
2. Length of Performance: Ninety seconds (1-½ minutes) in all rounds EXCEPT for the Street Latino Show Medley in the final round, which must be between 150 - 180 seconds (2-½ to 3 minutes).
3. Characteristics and Movement: As described for each dance in easily accessible dance literature. It is very important that the movements and step combinations are in perfect harmony with the rhythm and character of the music throughout each dance. Dancers MUST break on the 2nd beat of the bar in Mambo, Bolero and Guapacha.
4. Costumes: Clothing should follow the developments of new trends in Street Dance and be modern and futuristic in nature and impact, but should be well tailored and tasteful.
5. Lifts: Low lifts are permitted in all dances, but must follow the guidelines listed under GENERAL PROVISIONS III. Not more than three (3) lifts may be used in each dance. In the Street Latino Show Medley, a maximum of five (5) lifts may be used.
6. First Round: In the first dance only, all couples will dance an opening and final minute together. The opening minute provides the judges with an opportunity to discern the overall dance quality of the couples before judging each individual heat. The final minute is used to insure that marks have been awarded to all couples properly.
7. Preliminary & Semi-final Rounds: Up to six (6) couples will dance at the same time in each heat. All couples must perform each dance before the next dance is commenced. Results for each round will be announced before commencing the next round.
8. Final Round: All couples dance at the same time in each dance prior to each couple performing the Street Latino Show Medley as a solo.
9. Stage Props: Permitted only in Street Latino Show Medley and only as outlined under GENERAL PROVISIONS III