With well over 200 competitors across two days of competitions, the annual championships is one of the entertainment highlights of our year!  Whether you're a competitor or spectator, this amazing spectacular of dance talent is sure to inspire you all weekend long!  With amazing dancing and choreography from all over Australia and New Zealand, it's an event not to be missed!

The event we have a NEW VENUE on the north shore for Saturday's Modern Jive competitions, with a great dance floor and increased convenience for interstaters needing accommodation close to both venues. 

Check out the categories available for you to enter below.  And if you're not into getting on to the competition floor, spectator tickets will also be available!

Friday - Club Willoughby, 26 Crabbes Avenue, Willoughby
7pm to 8pm - West Coast Swing Musicality Workshop with Scott Stuart & Melina Ramirez!
$15 per person when pre booking, $20 on the door (subject to availability). 
8pm to 11.30pm - Pre Champs Dance Party
$5 for prepaid competitors; $10 on the door

Saturday - UTS Greenhalgh Theatre, Eton Road, Lindfield
*NEW VENUE*
2pm to midnight - Ceroc Modern Jive Championships
Competitor entry fee:  $50 unlimited categories
Spectator tickets:  $20 for one day; $35 for two days

Sunday - Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
1pm to 7pm - West Coast Swing Championships
Note this event is WSDC and AANCE registered
Competitor entry fee:  $40 unlimited categories
Spectator tickets:  $20 for one day; $35 for two days
Entry tickets to Sunday afternoon does NOT include entry to the Post Champs Party

A LATE FEE OF $10 APPLIES ON ALL ENTRIES/PAYMENTS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE 25/5/12

7.30pm to 12.30am - Post Champs Celebration Dance Party 
The biggest party of the year!  For Modern Jive and West Coast Swing dancers.
Including Modern Jive and West Coast Swing performances
Ticket entry only - LIMITED NUMBERS - $20  or only $10 for competitors who have pre registered for BOTH days of competition

Accommodation:

This year all three days of the competition are held on the north shore, so we recommend choosing accomodation in the Chatswood area to give easy travel to all three venues.  Watch this space for hotel recommendations coming soon.   Or, contact our office to register for billeting assistance.

It is vital that you submit and pay for your entry as early as possible.  Please note entries are NOT CONFIRMED until all members of your partnership/team have submitted their entry and payment.  All categories are subject to sufficient entrants.  Entries close 25/5/12.

Ceroc Modern Jive (Saturday):
Dance With A Stranger:   Beginner; Intermediate B and Intermediate A (note this new split of the Intermediate level for the first time this year); Advanced; Champions
Freestyle:  Beginner; Intermediate B; Intermediate A; Advanced; Champions; Pro-Am
Plus Showcase and Team Cabaret

West Coast Swing (Sunday):
Jack n Jill:  Newcomer; Novice; Intermediate; Advanced/All Star
Strictly Swing:  Novice; Intermediate; Advanced/All Star  
Plus Pro-Am and Open Cabaret

Coaching and Private Lessons:

Private lessons are available to help you prepare for the Championships. 

Contact our office on (02) 9410 1111 for details.

Plus, all of our teachers are available at our class venues for on the spot tips and coaching on championship performance.  Please approach your teacher at your local CMJ class for feedback and advice.

Rules and Competitor Information:

IT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL COMPETITORS TO READ THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

General Information and Rules for ALL competitors - link coming soon

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO IMPORTANT:

Modern Jive "What Level Are You?" - link coming soon
West Coast Swing Notes and "What Level Are You?" - link coming soon
Breach of Rules Policy - link coming soon
What is Modern Jive and What is West Coast Swing? - link coming soon
 

Online Competitor Entry:

Entries are on a first come first served basis.  The closing date for entries is 25th May 2011 

It's very easy to submit your entry:

1.  Firstly ensure you have read the rules of the competition and you are clear on what level you need to enter.  This applies even if you are a seasoned competitor.  Bear in mind not all Championships follow the same rules and levels.
2.  Set up your personal Ceroc account with us if you don't already have one (you only need do this once - your account will give you access to booking forms for all events in the future).  You will need an email address to do this, and for security reasons you will need to confirm your account by clicking on a link that will be emailed to you.
3.  Complete the online Championships Entry
4.  Pay for your entry via one of the options given when you complete your online form.

Click the link below to either set up your account if you are a first time user, or, if you have already set one up, this link will take you to your account and from there you can access the booking form and also manage an existing booking if you need to change any details.

Link coming here soon to set up an account and/or enter online 

Judges:

Modern Jive Head Judge:  Robert Winter
Modern Jive Judging Team:   details coming soon

West Coast Swing Head Judge:  Melina Ramirez
West Coast Swing Judging Team: details coming soon