Cuppers 2011
Introduction
Cuppers is CDC's annual friendly competition, open to dancers of all ages* and all abilities.
The 2011 competition takes place on Sunday 13 March 2011, at the Parkside Gym. Doors open at 1:30pm with the first round at 2pm; please arrive early to ensure you have enough time to register, pin your number on, etc.
The day is divided into two parts: the first consists of a number of beginner and open categories, the second of the inter-college team match.
Application forms can be entered online, or filled in on the day. All money to be paid on the door.
* Sorry, no under-16s, in compliance with CDC regulations.
Competition categories
DanceSport competitions
- Beginners' one-dance competitions: W Q C J
- Novice/intermediate/advanced two-dance competitions: WQ, CJ
- Open one-dance competitions: F T V R S P
- Inter-college team match (WQCJ)
Rock 'n' Roll competitions
- Beginners
- Open footwork only
- Open acrobatics
Alternative Latin competitions
- Beginners' Salsa
- Open Salsa
Beginners' competitions are restricted to those who started dancing that style in October 2010 or later. Special consideration will be given to those couples who only started dancing in the new year (since January 2011).
None of the competitions are restricted to basic steps.
Same sex couples are perfectly acceptable in all competition categories.
All DanceSport competitions, including the inter-collegiate team match, require non-competitive dress to be worn.
Timetable
The scheduled start times for the different events are as follows:
| Doors open | 1:30pm |
| Warm up | 1:45pm |
| Modern (all WQFTV couples' events) | 2:00pm |
| Rock 'n' Roll | 2:45pm |
| Salsa | 3:00pm |
| Latin (all CJRSP couples' events) | 3:15pm |
| Same-sex rumba | 4:00pm |
| Salsa and Rock 'n' Roll presentation | 4:10pm |
| Walk-on (for the Team Match) | 4:15pm |
| Inter-college Team Match | 4:30pm |
| Presentations | 5:20pm |
Please note that all times are approximate. General Dancing will fill any gaps in the schedule.
Couples must be ready to dance at the above times, and all entries must be handed in at least 15 minutes before the start of the relevant category, and preferably on arrival.
Team captains are advised to make sure their entire team is present and correct by 4:00pm, 15 minutes prior to the walk-on.
Entry fees 2011
The cost of entry depends on how many competitions you are entering.
Entry to any single category, such as the Inter-college Team Match, Beginners Waltz, or Open Rock .n. Roll, costs £3.
Entry to multiple categories costs £5.
Entry for spectators is FREE.
The venue
Location
The competition will take place in Parkside Gym. Click here for venue map.
Parking
Parking is limited. However, there are lots of pay and displays and multi-storey car parks around town. Otherwise, we recommend bikes, feet and public transport!
Changing
There are limited changing facilities at the venue so unless you are happy changing in the gym, we advise dancers to do as much as they can beforehand and to allow plenty of time before their competition starts for any final preparations.
Food
There will not be the chance to buy food at the venue, so you may be best advised to bring some. Water will be provided, and you may bring your own if you wish. We advise you to eat lunch before you come and take advantage of the period of general dancing between the Latin Competition and Team Match (if any) to grab some dinner.
Other
Parkside and the Cambridge Dancers' Club accept no liability for the loss of personal belongings left unattended.
Heel protectors must be worn by ladies with dancing shoes.
For more information...
If you have any questions, please check our questions and answers page first. If that doesn't help, please e-mail us at events@cambridgedancers.org.