Chico Dance Sensation

Competitions are a primary feature of Chico Dance Sensation, challenging dancers to perform at their best. As with past Sensation events, we are hosting Jack-and-Jill competitions in West Coast Swing, Lindy, and Salsa. Our judging categories are Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Master's, Open, and Invitational. Competitions are split into Semi-Final and Final stages, with a preceding Preliminary stage for especially large groups. For detailed information, please check the Main Schedule or the Competition List.

As a special feature this year, we are offering a "Newcomer Jack-and-Jill," in both West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, for dancers who have never competed before. Held on Thursday night, this competition is designed to encourage dancers to take that first step towards regularly competing. Unfortunately, we cannot award points for this particular event, as it is not an officially sanctioned World Swing Dance Council competition judging category.

Contests

Newcomer West Coast Swing Jack & Jill

Novice West Coast Swing Jack & Jill

Intermediate West Coast Swing Jack & Jill

Advanced / All-Stars West Coast Swing Jack & Jill

Master's Jack-&-Jill 

Champions West Coast Swing Jack & Jill **

Open Blues Jack & Jill 

*   - The event promoters reserve the right to cancel an competition if not enough contestants enter.

** - All contestants must be approved by the chief judge (Edwin Li).

Official Competition Rules

We strongly recommend that all potential competitors review the official rules (PDF) before entering a competition.

Entering a Competition

To enter a competition, please visit the contest registration booth during the scheduled hours of operation and before the contest deadline. All competitions have an entrance fee of $15 (plus $1 WSDC fee), which must be paid when you register for each competition. You must be a full event pass ticket holder to enter a competition.

For more information on Swing competitions, please visit the World Swing Dance Council and its Education Library. You may be particularly interested in "What WSDC Is About" and the "Jack-and-Jill Points Registry Guidelines." You may also be wondering, "What is a Jack-and-Jill?"