{"id":752,"date":"2026-02-13T19:57:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexusglobaldance.com\/?page_id=752"},"modified":"2026-03-01T23:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:52:46","slug":"age-section","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nexusglobaldance.com\/el\/age-section\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0397\u039b\u0399\u039a\u0399\u0391\u039a\u0397 \u039a\u0391\u03a4\u0397\u0393\u039f\u03a1\u0399\u0391"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0COMPETITION RULES & CATEGORIES<\/h2>

\u00a0AGE CATEGORIES<\/h3>

Age is determined strictly by year of birth<\/strong>, not exact date.<\/p>

All non-adult competitors must present proof of birth year.<\/p>

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A child born on 19 September 2016 competing in May 2026 must register in Under 12<\/strong>, not Under 10.<\/p>


Failure to provide documentation in case of objection results in automatic last place.<\/p>

\u00a0AGE DIVISIONS<\/h3>

2019 \u2013 Today<\/strong>
Mini Kids Under 8<\/p>

2017 \u2013 2018<\/strong>
Juvenile 1 Under 10<\/p>

2015 \u2013 2016<\/strong>
Juvenile 2 Under 12<\/p>

2013 \u2013 2014<\/strong>
Junior 1 Under 14<\/p>

2011 \u2013 2012<\/strong>
Junior 2 Under 16<\/p>

2008 \u2013 2010<\/strong>
Youth Under 19<\/p>

2006 \u2013 2010<\/strong>
Under 21<\/p>

2007 & Older
Amateur Over 16<\/p>

\u00a0COUPLES<\/h3>

  • Age category is determined by the older dancer<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

  • In Pro\/Am, age is determined by the student.<\/li>

  • In Senior categories, age is determined by the younger dancer<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li>

  • Seniors may compete in a younger category.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    \u00a0GROUPS<\/h3>

    Allowed age deviations:<\/p>

    • < 9 members \u2192 2 dancers allowed one category above<\/p><\/li>

    • 9+ members \u2192 3 dancers allowed one category above<\/p><\/li>

    • 15+ members (Mega Crew) \u2192 5 dancers allowed one category above<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Younger dancers may compete up to 3 age categories above<\/strong>.<\/p>

      \u00a0SOLO<\/h3>

      Solo competitors may compete up to one age division higher<\/strong>.<\/p>

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      \u00a0PROFESSIONAL<\/h3>

      A dancer is considered Professional only if:<\/p>

      • Over 21 years old<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        \u00a0LEVELS<\/h3>

        Beginners<\/h3>

        No competitive experience \/ first-time competitors.<\/p>

        Rising Stars<\/h3>

        Intermediate level with basic competitive experience.<\/p>

        Regular Categories<\/h3>

        Advanced competitors.<\/p>

        \u00a0CLOSED CATEGORIES (Latin \/ Ballroom)<\/h3>

        Based on the Walter Laird Technique Book.<\/p>

        Bronze<\/strong>
        Associate figures only.<\/p>

        Silver<\/strong>
        Licentiate figures allowed.<\/p>

        Gold<\/strong>
        Fellow-level figures allowed.<\/p>

        \u00a0LEVEL PROMOTION<\/h3>

        Athletes must move up if:<\/p>

        • They remain 2 years in the same level
          OR<\/p><\/li>

        • They place Top 3 in 70% of competitions within one year<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          Changing age category does NOT change level category.<\/p>

          \u00a0TIME LIMITS<\/h3>

          Solo: max 1:30
          Solo Oriental Show: max 2:00
          Duo: max 1:30
          Duo Oriental Pro: max 2:00
          Group: max 2:00
          Mega Crew: max 3:00
          Entry\/Exit time: 15 seconds<\/p>

          Exceeding time results in automatic last place.<\/p>

          \u00a0GENERAL RULES<\/h3>

          Participation in 5D categories forbids participation in 1D categories (except Pro\/Am).<\/p>

          In Oriental categories, accessories are allowed only in Show Dance.<\/p>

          Songs for Oriental Classic Solo, Hip Hop Solo, Contemporary Solo, Jazz Funk Solo, Commercial Solo, Dancehall Solo, Reggaeton Solo and K-Pop Solo are provided by the organizers.<\/p>

          Adult teams must consist of 3 or more persons and only one may be a teacher.<\/p>

          Participation in SILVER and GOLD categories forbids participation in lower levels.<\/p>

          In children\u2019s teams, participation of adults is forbidden.<\/p>

          In Duo Latin categories, dancers must perform without hold; otherwise they are placed in Am\/Am.<\/p>

          In Am\/Am categories, dancers must perform closed syllabus choreography.<\/p>

          All Latin & Ballroom choreographies including lifts longer than 3 seconds, acrobatics or accessories must be registered as Show Dance, otherwise automatic last place.<\/p>

          In All Ladies choreographies, lifts must not exceed 3 seconds.<\/p>

          Participants must arrive one hour before their category to avoid delays.<\/p>

          \u00a0DRESS CODE<\/h3>

          Costumes must be modest.<\/p>

          Restrictions apply only to Juvenile 1 & 2 categories.<\/p>

          Makeup for minors must be natural.<\/p>

          \u00a0CODE OF ETHICS<\/h3>

          Athletes must:<\/p>

          • Show respectful behavior<\/p><\/li>

          • Avoid discrimination<\/p><\/li>

          • Arrive 1 hour early<\/p><\/li>

          • Attend parade and awards ceremony<\/p><\/li>

          • Not smoke, vape or consume alcohol in competition area<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            \u00a0MEDIA RIGHTS<\/h3>

            By registering, competitors grant permission for:<\/p>

            • Photography<\/p><\/li>

            • Video recording<\/p><\/li>

            • Broadcast<\/p><\/li>

            • Promotional use<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              No compensation required.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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