Classic is one of the biggest and more extensive Modern Jive competitions in Aotearoa. We run nine categories, which are split into three groups – Classic, Fun, and Specialty. Make sure you're familiar with the rules (and allowable moves) for each category you plan to compete in.
Read the rulesClassic events are your standard competition events in Modern Jive. Make sure you're familiar with the allowable moves for Classic events.
Dancers enter as a couple, with a lead and a follow. A couple must dance in the level of the highest level dancer in the partnership. Level 3 finals will have a combination of two songs, and a rapid-fire. Level 4 finals will have a combination of two songs, and a spotlight.
Dancers enter this event as an individual at their own personal competition level. Follows will change partners at intervals of 30 seconds until they have danced with all of the leads in that heat. Leads and follows are judged separately, however the judges will be looking at how you interact as a partnership. Switching roles between lead and follow is not permitted.
These are events that tend to be less serious, as each introduces a new and interesting twist to Modern Jive. Make sure you're familiar with the allowable moves for Fun events.
Dancers enter this event as an individual, and will be randomly paired by the event organisers with a dancer in the opposite role. Dancers will remain in this couple of the duration of the event.
In this event, dancers can only do moves from a predetermined list of basic moves. This "evens the playing field" so to speak, which means the focus of the performance is less about fancy moves, and more about the technique and style added to the dance. The list of moves allowed at iDance Classic 2025 X Factor are:
Basket
Breakthru
Comb
Figure of 8
First Move
Loop Thrus
Manhattan
New Yorker
Step Across
Wurlitzer
Yoyo
Two people enter this event, and switch roles throughout the dance – as many times as you like. The more obvious and flamboyant the better!
A team of three dancers enter this event, but only two dance together for the majority of the time. The spare person swaps or steals the lead or follow role from the dancing couple in a way that doesn’t interrupt the flow of the dance. All three dancers can change roles (from lead to follow and vice-versa), so long as there is always a clear lead and follow. There may be a connection between all three dancers during a swap or steal but it shouldn’t last any longer than required for the transition. Note that all three dancers will be judged as a unit; i.e. the third ‘spare’ dancer is also included.
Specialty events are more exciting events. Make sure you're familiar with the allowable moves for Specialty events.
All competitor partnerships must provide confirmation from the owner of the studio they are competing under that they can execute their repertoire of aerials in a safe manner. Note that you are signed off as a partnership and not as individuals.
A choreographed dance for 2-3 dancers to a predefined piece of music. All dancers must be level 2 or higher, and the music should be between 2.5 and 4 minutes long. The event organisers reserve the right to preview performances before an entry may be accepted.
A choreographed dance for a minimum of 3 couples (or triples) to a predefined piece of music that should be between 2.5 and 4 minutes long.
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