WORLD SALSA FEDERATION, INC. 
8080 SW 81 Dr.
Miami, Fl. 33143
Telephone: 786.566.2604
 Email: wsfsalsa@yahoo.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the World Salsa Federation, Inc., we would like to welcome everyone to the 7th Annual All - Star DanceSport Championships to be held Saturday, November 8th, 2008.  This year I am sure we will celebrate with record attendance at our wonderful facility, the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming in Miami Florida.   If this is a return visit for you, we are glad you have chosen to join us again this year.  If you are a first time attendee, we hope you will enjoy all that the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming facilities have to offer, and will make this an annual pilgrimage. 

 

 

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DanceSport

DanceSport is the term used to describe competitive ballroom dancing.  Ballroom dancing has been recognized as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the DanceSport governing bodies have been waiting in line to get DanceSport officially in the summer games.  In the meantime, there are still major championships held around the world where competitors can win various national and world titles.

International Style

International Style is the type of ballroom dancing that was first standardized in the United Kingdom and has spread through Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world.  Officially, there are ten International Style dances divided into two programs: Standard Ballroom (Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep) and Latin-American (Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive).

American Style

As the name implies, this is the style that is widely popular in the United States.  American Style was standardized primarily by franchise dances studios with the social dancer in mind.  The dancing is characterized by underarm turns and fancy footwork.  Very recently, the style has become competitive on its own, and gaining popularity due to the "Fred & Ginger" style choreography done by advanced competitors in the Smooth dances (Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz) and a nightclub approach to the Rhythm dances (Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and Mambo).

WSF PRO/AM COMPETITIONS

Again this year we offer 2 WSF Pro/Am (professional dancing with an amateur) DanceSport Competitions, Adult Pro/Am and Junior Pro/Am, which includes all levels and age classifications.  Dances included are Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Merengue, Bachata, Hustle, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Tango, Jive, Rumba, Mambo, Paso Doble and West Coast Swing.

Age Categories:  JA: 4-5   JB: 6-8   JC: 9-11   JD: 12-14   JE: 15-17   A1: 18-29   A2: 30-44   B1: 45-55   B2: 56-65   C: 66-79   D: 80 and over

Single Dance Levels:  Newcomers, 1, 2, and Open

Standards:  Bronze, Silver, Gold

Multi Dance Levels: Same as multi dance amateur closed events

Standards:  Bronze, Silver, Gold

*Package Prices sent to Professionals or Dance Studios upon request.      Email Us to request package details.

Packages include Hotel, entry to the ballroom for that session, free heats, buffet dinners, free reserved seating tickets for the World Salsa Championships, and more!

Deadline to enter is September 27th, 2008

Please be advised: It is customary for studios, teachers & professionals to add a surcharge to the prices shown to compensate for the loss of income and teaching hours due to the attendance at the competition. These fees may vary and are encouraged and supported by the organizers of this competition.

(entry fees include WSF membership and ticket to ballroom)

 

WSF AMATEUR DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SINGLE DANCE COMPETITIONS

International Latin, International Standard, American Rhythm, American Smooth

NOTE:  Due to the appearances of the single dance categories being contested for the third time in a WSF National Championship, (Salsa, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop), only Open Championship level will be available.    Lifts and drops are allowed for the single dances in this championship level.

Amateur Junior Age Categories

JA (4 and 5)   JB (6 - 8)   JC (9 - 11)

JD (12 - 14)     JE (15 - 17)

(entry fees include WSF membership)

Amateur Adult Age Categories

A1 (18 to 29)   A2 (30 to 44)   B1 (45 to 55)   B2 (56 to 65)

C (66 to 79)   D (80 and over)

 Proficiency Levels

 Bronze 1, Bronze 2   

Silver 1, Silver 2

Gold 1, Gold 2

 $40 per couple to enter single dance championships

Deadline to enter is September 27th, 2008

(entry fees include WSF membership and ticket to ballroom)

 

Cancellation Policy  
 All tickets are Non-Refundable and cannot be exchanged. Once ticket orders are processed for payment and/or issuance, they cannot be cancelled.  NO REFUNDS .  NO EXCEPTIONS! 

Tickets can be purchased online at our

E-Store

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WHEN YOU PURCHASE HERE ONLINE, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR TICKETS WAITING AT THE EVENT

  Make personal checks to the World Salsa Federation and send to:

World Salsa Federation

8080 SW 81 Drive

Miami, Florida 33143

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE YOU CAN CALL 786-566-2604

 

CAMERAS 

Absolutely NO cameras (video or still) will be allowed into the venue during workshops and competitions. This includes digital still cameras that record motion video. Anyone seen using a camera during a workshop or competition will be asked to take it outside the venue.

The World Salsa Championships and the All-Star DanceSport Championships will have.....

OVER $15,000 IN CASH, TROPHIES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS!

 

Top Teacher Cash Prizes! 


Click the money!

We now are offering a top teacher prizes totaling $2000!   Request your entry forms and we will email them to you. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI DANCE AMATEUR EVENTS

*Open Championship in Latin, Rhythm, Standard and Smooth, are the same multi-dances as Closed Gold

The following age categories will compete for Amateur Titles:

Junior:  6 - 12 years old

Youth: 13 - 17 years old

Adult A: 18 - 49 years old

Adult B:  50 years old or older

The following dance categories qualify for Amateur Titles:

International Latin, International Standard, American Rhythm, American Smooth,

West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Hustle

 

Proficiency Levels

Closed Bronze

Latin

Rhythm

Standard

Smooth

Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

Waltz

Waltz

Rumba

Rumba

Tango

Tango

Jive

Swing

Foxtrot

n/a

Closed Silver

Latin

Rhythm

Standard

Smooth

Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

Waltz

Waltz

Samba

Rumba

Tango

Tango

Rumba

Swing

Foxtrot

Foxtrot

Jive

Mambo

Quickstep

n/a

Closed Gold

Latin

Rhythm

Standard

Smooth

Cha Cha Cha

Cha Cha Cha

Waltz

Waltz

Samba

Rumba

Tango

Tango

Rumba

Swing

Foxtrot

Foxtrot

Paso Doble

Bolero

Viennese Waltz

Viennese Waltz

Jive

Mambo

Quickstep

n/a

$60 per couple to enter each multiple dance championship as well as single dance championships.

Deadline to enter is September 27th, 2008

(entry fees include WSF membership and ticket to ballroom)

(International Latin, International Standard, American Rhythm, and American Smooth are all multi-dance events.)

Amateur School Figure Competitions

WSF Amateur School Figure Competitions, Adults  and Juniors, which includes Bronze and Silver levels only.    Dances included are the WSF Salsa syllabus, and  the International Style Latin, Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.

Amateur Junior Age Categories

JA (4 and 5)   JB (6 - 8)   JC (9 - 11)

JD (12 - 14)     JE (15 - 17)

$10 per person, per dance

Amateur Adult Age Categories

A1 (18 to 29)   A2 (30 to 44)   B1 (45 to 55)   B2 (56 to 65)

C (66 to 79)   D (80 and over)

 Proficiency Levels

 Bronze 1, Bronze 2   

Silver 1, Silver 2

$20 per person, per dance

Deadline to enter is September 27th, 2008

(entry fees include WSF membership and entry to the ballroom)