It's going to be an awesome day and we are thrilled to have you as part of our competition and look forward to an exciting weekend.
Even if you've competed with us before we suggest you have a quick read in case anything has changed (you know we always like to improve things!)
Before you leave home
Don't forget,
- ✅ Dance shoes
- ✅ Clothing / costume etc.
- ✅ Phone charger (labelled with your name)
- ✅ Snacks
Arriving
The venue is on the Ara | Te Pūkenga campus just to the south east of the city centre.
Entrance to W block, head inside & follow the signs
Your Competitor Number
Your competitor number (also called Back Number as it is usually worn on the back) is the number judges use to rank you in each heat. Numbers are allocated after entries close but not everyone will need one. The following people will need a number:
- Anyone entering Dance With A Stranger (DWAS)
- For partnerships, the first competitor listed on the marshalling sheets (usually the one dancing the lead role) wears the number
- Team and Showcase entries do not need to wear a number
Bear in mind:
- Dancers requiring a competition number will receive one when they register on Saturday or Sunday morning
- You can find out your competition number by checking your registration on our website
- Numbers must be returned after you have finished competing
- Please pin your number in such a way that it is easy for the judges to see
Changing Rooms
- Change rooms with mirrors and power points are on the same floor as the hall
- Toilets are located on the ground floor near the hall
- Not sure? Ask the friendly crew who'll be wearing "Christchurch Modern Jive Championships" T-shirts
Marshalling
- There will be a screen in the main hall displaying the call to the marshalling area
- Dancers are required to report to the marshalling area approximately 1 to 2 events before their event. There you will be given your position on the floor
- Names of competitors will only be announced as you enter the floor for finals
"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one" (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)
i.e. if you are late you may miss out. Our schedule is tight and we cannot delay events otherwise we'll all be kicked out at midnight and have to hold the finals in the car park.
The running order is available here,
Competing & Results
- Dancers will be allocated a position on the floor and are required to remain in that area while they dance
- Please be considerate of other dancers and do not encroach upon their space. This skill is called floorcraft and poor use of it may result in a lower rank
- Heat sheets and Recall sheets are posted in the hall on the left hand wall
- "Online Recall" allows you check if you have been recalled to the next round by checking the MJPI website on your phone
Coffee Van
Need a good coffee or other hot drink? We have something for you,
Dance Etiquette
We think this stuff is important, we hope you do too. It applies to both social dancing and competing (especially DWAS)
- While marshalling check if people are happy with dips / drops / laybacks
- You get more brownie points by getting to know your partners' names
- Try not to bump others while social dancing on a crowded floor. The least experienced dancers are allowed right of way. If an accidental bump occurs please pause and check the other party are OK
- Please thank your DWAS partners before moving on to the next one
- At the end of a dance please leave the floor with your partner
