Big moves are specialist moves that tend not to be performed on the social dance floor.
The more complex a move the harder it is to do with a wide range of partners, so this category is particularly suited for couples who like to challenge their partnership skills in different ways.
Restricted Entry
To ensure the safety of all those involved Big Moves is for Level 2 dancers and above or who have been given permission to enter from the
Competition Director.
Safety
When performing big moves such as aerials it is imperative to consider the safety of yourself, your partner and other people around you.
Couples must ensure there is sufficient space around them when performing big moves and must not encroach on another couple’s dance space or they will be disqualified.
📋 Specific Judging Criteria
This is a dance competition - any moves that competitors perform need to be done to the music. While complex moves give less room for musicality and interpretation they must still fit in with key aspects of the music such as phrasing and underlying timing.
Entrances and Exits
- It is important for couples to bear in mind that it's not just about big moves but to also stay true to the music with good timing
- Having a clean entry and exit is very important, as is making the moves fit the music
Move Selection
So long as couples still dance to the music judges will be considering the complexity of moves performed when deciding a final order.
🎵 Music
Heats
One song per heat of at least 1:40 in length.
Final
Two songs of at least 1:40 in length, usually a slow one below 100bpm and a faster one over 130bpm.
Different speeds of music require different approaches and techniques, in Big Moves the skill is choosing the right moves to fit the music.
From 2026, the songs for the final will no longer be released before the competition as the focus is on the ability to dance non-choreographed freestyle.
