1st place: $3000 Cash + flights from New York to Orlando to the World Salsa Championship in 2008 in Orlando, Fl. Paid for by the New York Salsa Congress. Full passes, meals and hotel accommodations will be paid for by the Salsa Seven Inc.

2nd place: $1000 Cash

3rd place: $500 Cash

The New York Salsa Congress will be conducting our own dance contest with a grand total of $5000 prize money. Competition breeds Excellency and now it’s time to take your salsa dancing and creativity to the next level.

This competition is only open to Professional couples: (Dancers 18 yr. and over who receives money for teaching. This division is for the experienced competitor and the professional instructors. For the purpose of this convention, experienced competitors are defined as anyone who competes in an advanced level or above division in four (4) or more competitions a year. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places). Male lead and female follow wither you dance On1, On2 etc.

OPEN DIVISION: Rhythm and timing must be maintained consistently throughout the performance. A Maximum of 3 Dips, Drops or Flares allowed in the Solo performance only. For these skills, a minimum of 1 foot must remain on the floor at all times. No Dips, Drops or Flares permitted during the heated performances. Shines are permitted although not more than 30% of the performance may consist of shines or side by sides. Solo performances must consist of 70% Salsa dancing.

1. Competitors will be evaluated on

• Timing
• Stage presence
• Visual presentation
• Choreography
• Technique
• Couple interaction
• Costumes

2. Competitors and attendees must have a weekend pass and are required to fill out a registration form and sign liability waiver compliance. If both dancers of the partnership have a Full Pass VIP Package, then the registration fee is waived. If one person has a Full Pass VIP Package, then the other partner will only have to pay.

3. All competitors will receive a number to be which they will be responsible to keep through the duration of this particular competition.

4. All competitors consent to release the use of their photographs, biographies, and names, for any video or television footage for sale.

5. All solo competitors will supply their own music on CD.

6. The minimum/maximum time allowed for all solo competitors includes entrance and exit, with or without music. Solo routines should be no less than 2½ minutes and no more than 3 ½ minutes.

7. If there are fewer than five couples, the NYSC reserves the right to cancel.

8. The head judge and NYSC committee will have final say on all discrepancies. All questions and/or disputes should be brought to the attention of the head judge in writing (NYSC will supply a form for this purpose, if needed).

9. Absolutely no private filming, video cameras, photography and/or sales of videos/tapes will be allowed at any time without written permission of the NYSC organizers.

10. Registration is $150 per person and includes the Full Evening Pass.

11. No casual or everyday clothing is allowed.

12. Attire shall be appropriate for the performance.