What is a Match Dance?

A Match Dance is a function organized by our studio, which enables students from all levels, beginner through most advanced, to perform a dance recital. Students may dance with their (or any) instructor/s in the category of their choice. Student may dance with other students in the category of their choice. Listed below are different categories in which a student may dance.

1. Closed Sections. Social Entry:

Newcomers ~ Social Ease ~ Bronze Intermediate ~ Bronze Final
Silver Intermediate ~ Silver Final ~ Gold ~ Open.

This is a closed section which means there is more than one couple on the floor at the same time dancing to studio music for one and a half minutes. These recitals do not have to be choreographed routines but are normal patterns taught during regular lessons.

Dress apparel:

Ballroom: Men wear tie.
Ladies wear dress or skirt.
Latin: Men wear tie or Latin shirt.
Ladies wear dress or skirt.

2. Exhibitions/Showcase

Social Entry ~ Bronze ~ Silver ~ Gold ~ Open

This is an open section, which means that one couple or a group performance is on the floor dancing to music of their choice. The music may not be longer than two and a half minutes total. These recitals are choreographed routines.

Dress apparel:

Performers wear outfits of their choice. Students are encouraged to bring their friends and family to support them at the match dances.