INTRODUCING THE PRESTIGIOUS
Singapore Dance League
10th Jan 2026
This is a prestigious competition originated from Italy and is currently the benchmark for recognizing the top Salsa & Bachata dancers around the world!
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BACHATA SOLO
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SALSA SOLO
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This time we will be presenting
SHOWCASE COMPETITION
Each Participant will prepare minimum 1 minute 30 seconds – maximum 2min of choreography on their own selected song
Tricks are allowed for all categories but will not be used as a determining factor as judging will be based on Salsa or Bachata
The use of stage props or accessories as stage props is forbidden.
SALSA SHOWCASE
Is possible choose to dance On1 or On2, but you have to keep the same timing for the whole duration of the routine.
The accepted timing for this competition is 1-2-3, 5-6-7. 2-3-4, 6-7-8.
BACHATA SHOWCASE
The Performance must be danced always on1 and it should be kept for the whole routine.
Accepted timing for this competition is
1-2-3-4
4 SOLO CATEGORIES
SALSA SOLO (Amateur/Mixed Gender)
BACHATA SOLO (Amateur/Mixed Gender)
SALSA SOLO (Advance/Pro/Mixed Gender)
BACHATA SOLO (Advance/Pro/Mixed Gender)
AMATEUR LEAGUE DEFINITION
This league represents an ‘entry level’ and is designed for amateurs competitors with an intermediate level
ADVANCE/PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION
ADVANCE –
Designed for amateurs competitors with an advanced level.
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Professional –
A dance teacher or professional performers who earn his living by dancing
DRESSES
Dance shoes are compulsory, and they can be of whatever colour or material.
It is forbidden to use gym, hip hop or funky shoes.
It is forbidden to throw hats or parts of the dress.
All costumes should respect rules and ideas of decorum and all the intimate parts must be properly covered.
STAGE PROPS & ACCESSORIES
The use of stage props or accessories as stage props is forbidden in all division.
MUSIC SHOWCASE
– Authentic Bachata songs with Bachata instruments e.g. Dani J, Romeo Santos (No remixes)
– Authentic Salsa songs with key Salsa instruments e.g. La Maxima, Tito Puente (No remixes)
JUDGES
TBA
JUDGING CRITERIA
| CRITERIA | % | DESCRIPTION | |
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AUDIO
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TIMING |
33
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Salsa timing is 1-2-3, 5-6-7 or 2-3-4, 6-7-8. Dancers should keep the timing for the whole performance depending on the discipline involved, Bachata timing is 1-2-3-4 , 5-6-7-8. Dancers should keep the timing for the whole performance depending on the discipline involved. |
| MUSICALITY | Dancers should demonstrate their ability to act in a creative way in relationship with the music. This can be done in different ways like partnerwork, footwork, tricks and lift. | ||
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VISUAL
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TECHNIQUE |
33
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Technique is judged through balance, Isolation, line of the arms, legs and feet. Technical characterization of the dance is essential, and body movements should be typical and characteristic of Caribbean dances. |
| DIFFICULTY | Difficulty of the choreography is seen through footwork, partnerwork, spins, lifts and tricks. In order to obtain credits on one of these features, each movement should be done with the correct technique and the right effort. | ||
| CHOREOGRAPHY | Creativity, originality of the performance will be evaluated. A good choreography should show creative elements and originality in the execution. It is fundamental to move in the space in a proper and confident way. | ||
| KYNESTHETIC | SHOWMANSHIP | 33 | Showmanship is the ability of the dancer of expressing emotions, related to the dance of the performance, creating the right atmosphere on an interpretative, artistic and charismatic level. |
Prizes
(More prizes to be announced)
Amateur Categories
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- Champion Trophy + FREE PASS TO UNIVERSAL DANCE LEAGUE
- 1st Runner up Trophy
- 2nd Runner up Trophy
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Advance Professional Categories
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- Champion Trophy + FREE PASS TO UNIVERSAL DANCE LEAGUE
- 1st Runner up Trophy
- 2nd Runner up Trophy
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REGISTRATION
All contestants are require to register before the deadline – 10th December 2025