General Information
The Yankee Classic DanceSport Championships is truly an international event, attracting dances from across the globe.
In pro-amateur events we have hosted couples from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Canada as well as from every state in the USA. Competing couples - both amateur and professional, have traveled from as far afield as Japan, Italy, Belgium, South Africa, Germany, Denmark, Australia, England, Ireland, Hungary, Spain, Russia and Slovenia, to dance at Yankee, and we have featured a myriad of World Champions on our dance floor
Check out the Yankee Classic 'WALK of FAME' to see a 'Who's Who" of world stars that have won these highly coveted Championship titles. The 'WALK of FAME' can be found in the Photo Gallery. Click on General Information, then Photo Gallery.
A. AMATEUR DIVISIONS
World Masters International Standard & Latin Championships
World Masters American Smooth & Rhythm Championships
Yankee Classic Amateur Rising Star
International Standard & Latin Championships
**World Competitors~as defined by NDCA Rule Book
***YC Open Championship Finalists are not eligible enter Amateur Rising Star events
Pre-Championship Standard & Latin
Senior I Pre-Championship Standard & Latin
Senior II Pre-Championship Standard & Latin
Senior III Pre-Championship Standard & Latin
Senior I Standard & Latin Championships
Senior II Standard & Latin Championships
Senior III Standard & Latin Championships
Pre-Championship American Ballroom & Rhythm
Senior I Pre-Championship American Smooth & Rhythm
Senior II Pre-Championship American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice Syllabus Bronze Standard & Latin
Novice Syllabus Silver Standard & Latin
Novice Syllabus Gold Standard & Latin
Novice SENIOR I Syllabus Bronze Standard & Latin
Novice SENIOR I Syllabus Silver Standard & Latin
Novice SENIOR I Syllabus Gold Standard & Latin
Open Novice International Standard & Latin
Open Novice SENIOR I International Standard & Latin
Novice Bronze American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice Silver American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice Gold American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice SENIOR I Bronze American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice SENIOR I Silver American Smooth & Rhythm
Novice SENIOR I Gold American Smooth & Rhythm
PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR TENTATIVE SCHEDULE TO SEE WHEN YOUR EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE
B. YOUTH, JUNIOR, PRE-TEEN, JUVENILE DIVISIONS
World Masters International Standard & Latin Youth Championships
AMATEUR/JUNIOR DANCESPORT CIRCUIT:
Youth (16-18)
5-Dance Standard & Latin
Junior II (14-15)
5-Dance Standard & Latin
Junior I (12-13)
5-Dance Standard & Latin
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS:
5 Dance Standard & Latin and 4 Dance Smooth & 5 Dance Rhythm
OPEN DIVISIONS:
Open Bronze Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Open Silver Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Open Gold Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Novice & Pre-Championship
4 Dance Standard & Latin and 1 Dance Paso and 1 Dance Viennese Waltz
CLOSED DIVISIONS:
Newcomers Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Pre-Bronze Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Closed Bronze Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Closed Silver Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
Closed Gold Single Dance
Standard & Latin and Smooth & Rhythm
DANCES AVAILABLE:
INTERNATIONAL
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Quickstep
Cha Cha
Samba
Rumba
Paso Doble
Jive
AMERICAN
Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Foxtrot
Peabody
Polka
Argentine Tango
Cha Cha
Samba
Rumba
Swing
West Coast Swing
Bolero
Paso Doble
Merengue
Mambo
Hustle
Salsa
AGE DIVISIONS:
Juvenile (JV) (to 7)
Pre-Teen I (PTI) (8-9)
Pre-Teen II (PTII) (10-11)
Junior I (JI) (12-13)
Junior II (JII) (14-15)
Youth (Y) (16-18)
OPEN SINGLES:
Available in "ALL" the above categories
Solo entries will be accepted.
PLEASE CHECK OUR TENTATIVE SCHEDULE.
Check the front page of the website one week prior to the start of the event for a specific timetable for Sunday's events.
SUNDAY SESSION IS SCHEDULED TO START AT 7:00am.
C. TEACHER-STUDENT Divisions/Categories Available
TEACHER-STUDENT
Newcomers
Pre-Bronze
Bronze I
Bronze II
Full Bronze
Open Bronze
Silver I
Silver II
Full Silver
Open Silver
Gold I
Gold II
Full Gold
Open Gold
Gold Star
Solo/Exhibition Routines
Closed Bronze Scholarships
"A" & "B" & "C" Standard & Latin and Ballroom & Rhythm
Closed Silver Scholarships
"A" & "B" & "C" Standard & Latin and Ballroom & Rhythm
Closed Gold Scholarships
"A" & "B" & "C" Standard & Latin and Ballroom & Rhythm
Advance Open Scholarships
"A" & "B" & "C" Standard & Latin and Ballroom & Rhythm
World DanceSport Series Open Championships
"A" & "B" & "C" Open Standard & Open Latin and Open Ballroom & Open Rhythm
NEW ENGLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
"A" & "B" & "C" Open Standard & Open Latin and Open Ballroom & Open Rhythm
WORLD MASTERS TEACHER-STUDENT INTERNATIONAL 10 DANCE "A" & "B" & "C" CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD MASTERS TEACHER-STUDENT AMERICAN 9 DANCE "A" & "B" & "C" CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD MASTERS TEACHER-STUDENT CABARET SPECTACULAR CHAMPIONSHIPS
D. TEACHER-STUDENT Divisions- Age Categories
TEACHER-STUDENT Single Dance events
A1 16-20
A2 21-30
A3 31-40
B1 41-50
B2 51-60
B3 61-70
C1 71-80
C2 81-89
C3 90 +
JV to 7
PTI 8-9
PTII 10-11
JI 12-13
JII 14-15
Y 16-18
Teacher-Student Multi Dance & Scholarships & World Masters events
A 16-35
B 36-50
C 51 +
World DanceSport Series Events
A 16-35
B 36-50
C 51+
E. TEACHER-STUDENT Divisions - Dances Available
International
WALTZ
TANGO
VIENNESE WALTZ
FOXTROT
QUICKSTEP
CHA CHA
SAMBA
RUMBA
PASO DOBLE
JIVE
American
WALTZ
TANGO
FOXTROT
VIENNESE WALTZ
PEABODY
POLKA
ARGENTINE TANGO
CHA CHA
RUMBA
EAST COAST SWING
BOLERO
MAMBO
MERENGUE
SAMBA
PASO DOBLE
HUSTLE
WEST COAST SWING
SALSA
F. RESTRICTED SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS
INTERNATIONAL STYLE: ~CLOSED Divisions~RESTRICTED CHOREOGRAPHY will be used for all Closed divisions. Bronze Divisions are restricted to Bronze Steps. Silver Divisions are restricted to Bronze & Silver Steps. Gold is restricted to Bronze, Silver & Gold Steps. OPEN Divisions~UNRESTRICTED Open choreography may be used AMERICAN STYLE: ~CLOSED Divisions~RESTRICTED CHOREOGRAPHY will be used for all Closed divisions. Bronze Divisions are restricted to Bronze Steps. Silver Divisions are restricted to Bronze & Silver Steps. Gold is restricted to Bronze, Silver & Gold Steps. Closed footwork must be used in all Bronze categories. Continuity styling will be penalized at the Bronze level. OPEN Divisions~UNRESTRICTED Open choreography may be used PENALTIES: ~In early rounds a warning will be given. In all final rounds a penalty will be imposed. The Penalty will be to drop competitors down one placement.
G. DRESS CODE Teacher-Student and Novice
Teacher-Student and Student/Student Competitors:
Competition attire should be worn by competitors wherever possible.
Amateur Novice Syllabus Competitors: Costumes are allowed but not mandatory.
H. PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS
PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS.
WORLD MASTERS
International Standard & Latin
OPEN TO THE WORLD
American Ballroom & Rhythm
Open Professional Rising Star Competitions
International Standard & Latin
American Ballroom & Rhythm
I. CLOSING DATE
In order to guarantee appearance in the program, your entry information should be in our office by May 15th. We will do all that we can to make sure that entries received after that time get into the program, however we cannot guarantee it.
PLEASE TRY TO GET YOUR INFORMATION TO US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
Many thanks.
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J. HOTEL BOOKINGS
Rooms may be booked either directly with the Marriott Hotel or with the organizers. Please BOOK EARLY~we sold out of rooms last year!
In either case you will receive the Yankee Classic convention room rate per night plus tax.
Call the Boston-Marriott, Cambridge Center directly at 617-494-6600,
BE SURE TO REQUEST THE YANKEE CLASSIC RATE or you will be charged the hotel's prevailing rate.
Alternatively, you may call us at 845 268-6368 and receive the same rate.
Please be prepared to provide a credit card to guarantee your room reservation.
As is policy with all hotels, unless your reservation is cancelled directly with the hotel prior to 5pm on the date of arrival, the hotel will charge a 'no-show' fee to your credit card. Cancellations prior to 5pm will not be charged.
K. HOTEL CHECK-IN
The official hotel check-in time is 3:00pm, however the front desk staff will make every effort to accommodate you when rooms are available.
L. HOTEL PARKING
On-site covered hotel parking, operated by the Kinney Parking Corporation, is available. As with all big-city parking however, it is limited and expensive.
We regret that we are unable to 'validate' tickets for Kinney Parking.
Street parking is available in the area.
M. AIRPORT INFORMATION
Airport of choice is Boston Logan International, which is just 5 miles from the Marriott-Cambridge Center. Pick up a taxi from the Taxi Starter outside and ask for the Marriott-Cambridge Center. There are several marriott hotels in Boston so be sure to specify Marriott-Cambridge Center.
Another option, especially if you fly Southwest, is TG Green Airport in Providence Rhode Island. This requires renting a car for the approximately one hour drive to Boston, and keep in mind that hotel parking is limited and expensive. On street parking and several parking lots are available in the general area.
N. GROUND TRANSPORTATION
A short 5 miles from Logan Airport to the Marriott-Cambridge Center means that a taxi is the simplest and best option.
The average taxi fare is between $18-$25 depending on the time of your arrival.
O. VIDEO TAPING
PRIVATE VIDEO TAPING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE BALLROOM AT ANY TIME ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY.
WE WILL ALLOW PRIVATE VIDEO TAPING IN THE BALLROOM ON SUNDAY WITH THE PURCHASE OF A VIDEO TAG OF $20.00. ALL CAMERAS WILL BE TAGGED AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR~IF THE TAG IS REMOVED FROM THE CAMERA IT BECOMES INVALID. NO EXCEPTIONS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE POSSESSION OF YOUR VIDEO TAPE IF YOU ARE CAUGHT TAKING VIDEOS WITHOUT A TAG. WE ALSO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOU REMOVED FROM THE BALLROOM AND WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY ADMISSION FEE.
P. CONTACT US FOR HELP & INFORMATION
CONTACT US
Tel: 845 268-6368
Fax: 845 267-2623
Mail: P.O.Box 966
Pearl River NY 10965-0966
Email:TheYankeeClassic@aol.com
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