If you have any questions regarding competition rules, please contact the DCDI Organizers at organizers@dcdancesportinferno.com.
Amateur Status
DC DanceSport is strictly an Amateur-Amateur competition. Pro-Am and Professional partnerships are strictly prohibited from competing at DC DanceSport Inferno.
Registration Rules
Information regarding the registration rules for DC DanceSport Inferno can be found on the registration page. Registration rules include:
- Levels (time and point based)
- Double-Registering
- Partnership Restrictions
- Age restrictions
- TBA registration
Syllabus
The competition will be strictly invigilated! All dancers competing in syllabus events are required to follow the syllabi published below.
DCDI will use both the WDSF and ISTD syllabi for the International styles. It will also use USA Dance’s syllabus for the American styles, as it covers most studios’ syllabi. All dancers competing in syllabus events must abide by these syllabi and rules. Copies of the syllabi can be found below:
- USA Dance Syllabus (Includes American, ISTD, and WDSF syllabi)
Costume Restrictions
The competition will be strictly invigilated! All dancers competing in syllabus events are required to follow adhere to the below costume policy.
| Level | Costume Allowed | Costume Recommended |
| Newcomer | No | No |
| Bronze | No | No |
| Silver | Yes | No |
| Gold | Yes | No |
| Pre-Championship | Yes | Yes |
| Championship | Yes | Yes |
No stones, feathers, or floats are allowed in newcomer and bronze levels. If you do not follow these guidelines, you will be asked to change or make any necessary adjustments.
Costumes are discouraged in syllabus levels.
All costumes are subject to the organizer’s discretion.