1. Organiser's music in all rounds. However, in the individual performance for the finalists, the music can be the dancer's choice.
2. Length of Exhibition: In all rounds except the final, the length of performance should be 1 minute 30 seconds long, to conform to the end of the musical phrase. In the final round, the couple's individual performance, must be 2 minutes of music to the end of the musical phrase, but must not exceed 2 minutes 15 seconds.
3. Tempo: 40-56 Bars per minute (160-204 beats/min)
4. Characteristics and Movement: Lambada is of Brazilian origin, but has developed over the last 20 years. It has changed, due to the style of music that is currently used, and that is Zouk music. The dance is based around 6 steps over 2 Bars of 4/4 time sig. This can give either, a quick, quick, slow or slow, quick, quick rhythm - depending if started on the Leaders Left foot on 1 or 3, or Right foot on 1 or 3. It is a very fluid dance, with the Leader turning and shaping the Follower from head to toe. Many of the moves are circular; with lots of controlled head rolls and back drops for the Follower. There is a lot of body isolation, and freedom of movement throughout the dance.
5. In the preliminary and semi-final rounds, six (6) couples will dance at the same time, but this is determined by the size of the dance floor. In the final round, each couple will also perform alone.
6. Lifts: 2 Low lifts are permitted in the final, individual performance.
7. Majority of the dance must be in hold.
8. In every round including the final, all couples will dance an opening minute and a final minute together