Log of Rule Book Changes

(Strikeout text = deleted, Underlined text = added)I.C.4.c. (January 2023)

This rule, which pertained to a “Certified Dance Teacher” was removed:

Dance teachers registered in the ‘Certified Dance Teacher’  category may advertise their registration in the following manner “Registered with the National Dance Council of America  as a certified dance teacher”.

I.F. (January 2023)

This rule, which included an implied reference to “Certified Dance Teacher” was changed:

The rules enumerated herein governing the conduct of NDCA sanctioned Events, Competitions and Championships shall apply to Competition Organizers, Competitors, Pro/Am Student Competitors, Teachers, Chairmen of Adjudicators, Adjudicators, Scrutineers, Music Directors, Registrars, Masters of Ceremonies, and all other NDCA licensees who participate in NDCA sanctioned events.

III.A.9.f. (January 2023)

This was added as a new moratorium rule:

NORTHERN/MIDWESTERN STATES of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin

III.B.1.h. (January 2023)

This rule pertaining to invigilators was changed.

Two registered invigilators will be required whenever there are two floors being utilized that require invigilation, as well as any event session with more then 2,000 entries per day.

III.B.6. (January 2023)

This rule, which requires organizers to post judges and officials on their websites, was changed.

The proposed list of all officials must be posted on the competition website at least sixty thirty days prior to the competition.

III.C.8. (January 2023)

This rule, which requires organizers to post judges and officials on their websites, was changed.

The following must be posted on the competition website at least sixty thirty days prior to the competition:

VI.C.3. (January 2023)

This rule, which pertains to eligibility of professional couples to dance in a closed U.S. National Championship, was changed:

Properly registered Professional Competitors Couples are eligible to dance in any closed professional championship of the United States Ballroom Championships provided they have competed in a minimum of two NDCA sanctioned Competitions in the previous twelve months.  Pro-rated variances for partnerships that have not existed for a full twelve months will be addressed by the NDCA Ballroom Department Committee.  In addition each couple must and if they fulfill one of the following criteria:

VI.D.1. (January 2023)

This rule, which pertains to eligibility of amateur couples to dance in a closed U.S. National Championship, was changed:

Properly registered Amateur Competitors Couples are eligible to dance in any closed professional championship of the United States Ballroom Championships provided they have competed in a minimum of two NDCA sanctioned Competitions in the previous twelve months.  Pro-rated variances for partnerships that have not existed for a full twelve months will be addressed by the NDCA Ballroom Department Committee.  In addition each couple must and if they fulfill one of the following criteria:

X.D.1.a.(2).(b). (January 2023)

This rule, which pertains to Pre-Teen boys shirts, was removed:

No pleats or ribbing

X.D.1.b.(7).c. (January 2023)

This rule, which pertains to Pre-Teen girls earrings, was changed:

No jewelry is allowed, other than one small earring in each ear, to be no larger than 1/4 inch