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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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-As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>. For the 2016 Syllabus put out by USA Dance, see [http://documents.usadance.org/governance/rules-policies-and-bylaws/1bawchvcny/ this link].
+As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The [[Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing]], founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>. For the 2016 Syllabus put out by USA Dance, see [http://documents.usadance.org/governance/rules-policies-and-bylaws/1bawchvcny/ this link].
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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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 As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>. For the 2016 Syllabus put out by USA Dance, see [http://documents.usadance.org/governance/rules-policies-and-bylaws/1bawchvcny/ this link].
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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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-As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>.
+As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>. For the 2016 Syllabus put out by USA Dance, see [http://documents.usadance.org/governance/rules-policies-and-bylaws/1bawchvcny/ this link].
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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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-As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing formed a Ballroom brange in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>
+As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, founded in 1904<ref>History. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/history/</ref>, formed a Ballroom branch in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>.
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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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-As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing formed a Ballroom brange in the 1920 whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>
+As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing formed a Ballroom brange in the 1920s whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from https://www.istd.org/about-us/documents/modern-ballroom-syllabus-outline/</ref>
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 This aesthetic can be seen in Maxwell Stewart and Pat Sykes, who were considered amongst the finest competitive Ballroom dancers of the 1920s<ref>Ballroom Dance Champions. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.dance-america.com/ballroom-dance-champions-58.html</ref>.
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+As competitive Ballroom grew, so did the standardization of the different dance styles. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing formed a Ballroom brange in the 1920 whose focus was to create standards for each of the styles<ref>History of Ballroom Dancing. (2017, April 28). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://ballroomdanceronline.com/history-of-ballroom-dancing.html</ref>. These standards made it easier for judges to rank competitors on the dance floor. A major component of this standardization was the development of the Syllabus, an internationally-recognized document which contains the legal moves for each dance. The Syllabus is still in use today<ref>Syllabus Outline of Modern Ballroom Faculty Qualifications. (2017, April). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from file:///C:/Users/Benjamin%20Secino/Downloads/modern-ballroom-syllabus-april-2017.pdf</ref>
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 Note that the Smooth and Rhythm styles are almost exclusively restricted to competitions in the United States. All of the above styles are further broken down by the proficiency level of competitors. The first levels, known as the Syllabus levels, are Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The most advanced levels, known as the Open levels, are Novice, Pre-Champ, and Champ<ref>The Full Beginner's Guide to Competition. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.ballroomguide.com/comp/beginner_competition_guide.html</ref>.
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-Competitions are further granulated into "Heats", in which a number of dancers from a certain level perform a certain style. If there are enough competitors, some will separated into the second heat, the third heat, and so on. Typically, a single heat may consist of twenty to thirty couples, depending on the dance and the size of the competition venue<ref>Competitive Ballroom Dancing: A Guide for Newcomers. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://udancefest.com/guide/</ref>. In each heat, dancers will perform for approximately one and a half minutes. When the music ends, the dancers bow to the audience and exit the floor<ref>The Full Beginner's Guide to Competition. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.ballroomguide.com/comp/beginner_competition_guide.html</ref>.
+Competitions are further granulated into "Heats", in which a number of dancers from a certain level perform a certain style. If there are enough competitors, some will be separated into the second heat, the third heat, and so on. Typically, a single heat may consist of twenty to thirty couples, depending on the dance and the size of the competition venue<ref>Competitive Ballroom Dancing: A Guide for Newcomers. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://udancefest.com/guide/</ref>. In each heat, dancers will perform for approximately one and a half minutes. When the music ends, the dancers bow to the audience and exit the floor<ref>The Full Beginner's Guide to Competition. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.ballroomguide.com/comp/beginner_competition_guide.html</ref>.
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 During all heats, [[Leader and Follower|leaders]] wear numbered signs on their backs. During a heat, judges will mark down the numbers of couples they think should progress to the next round. There are typically a number of judges around the dance floor, and if enough of them mark down a couple's number, that couple will be called back. Depending on the size of the competition, there may be several initial rounds, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The final round must have between five and seven couples, who are then ranked by the judges. All finalists receive at least a ribbon, with highly-placing finalists sometimes receiving scholarships or other prizes<ref>Competitive Ballroom Dancing: A Guide for Newcomers. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://udancefest.com/guide/</ref>.

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-Ballroom Dance Competitions, sometimes referred to as DanceSport, are organized and regulated competitions in which ballroom dancers perform for judges. Depending on the competition, finalists may win trophies, ribbons, cash, dance scholarships, or other prizes.
+Ballroom Dance Competitions, sometimes referred to as DanceSport, are organized and regulated competitions in which ballroom dancers perform for judges. Depending on the competition, finalists may win ribbons, cash, dance scholarships, or other prizes.
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 * '''Rhythm:''' Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo, Bolero
 * '''Latin:''' Cha-Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble
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-Note that the Smooth and Rhythm styles are almost exclusively restricted to competitions in the United States. All of the above styles are further broken down by the proficiency level of participants. The first levels, known as the Syllabus levels, are Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The most advanced levels, known as the Open levels, are Novice, Pre-Champ, and Champ<ref>The Full Beginner's Guide to Competition. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://www.ballroomguide.com/comp/beginner_competition_guide.html</ref>.
+During all heats, [[Leader and Follower|leaders]] wear numbered signs on their backs. During a heat, judges will mark down the numbers of couples they think should progress to the next round. There are typically a number of judges around the dance floor, and if enough of them mark down a couple's number, that couple will be called back. Depending on the size of the competition, there may be several initial rounds, followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The final round must have between five and seven couples, who are then ranked by the judges. All finalists receive at least a ribbon, with highly-placing finalists sometimes receiving scholarships or other prizes<ref>Competitive Ballroom Dancing: A Guide for Newcomers. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2017, from http://udancefest.com/guide/</ref>.
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