We have a wide range of categories for you to enjoy. Some categories are divided into different levels to give more people a chance to make finals and perhaps gain a placing.
Each day is self contained so you can join us for one day or for all three.
MJPI Event
The Christchurch Champs is a Modern Jive Points Index (MJPI) scored event where results and points are transferred automatically to the MJPI which keeps track of dancers' points and levels.
Friday
Prepared Freestyle is the only event on Friday. It is a straight final and open to dancers on a 3 day pass, other criteria apply which you can find on the link below.
The trophy table at Chch Champs 2022.
With or without a partner
We have two categories where you don't need one.
Alternatively use our unique Find a Partner page to see who else is looking for a partner.
Separate Levels
By splitting categories into levels dancers get more chances to progress through the competition.
Individual Levels 1 - 4
You enter at your own level (or that of your partner if their level is higher.
Intermediate & Advanced
The sum of the levels of each partner determines the event they enter:
2 dancers per partnership:
Sum of levels: 2 - 4 (intermediate)
Sum of levels: 5 - 8 (advanced)
3 dancers per partnership:
Sum of levels: 3 - 6 (intermediate)
Sum of levels: 7 - 12 (advanced)
Lucky Dip
Lucky dip is split into three groups where dancers of different levels can end up dancing together. See the category for more information.
Not split
The following categories are not split, everyone enters the same event.
Harry Dillon McLean Trophy
Harry's Trophy is a special award for a dancer who embodies the spirit of social partner dancing over the course of the competition.
