Cuppers
Introduction
Cuppers is CDC's annual friendly competition, open to dancers of all ages* and all abilities.
The 2011-2 competition will be held on the evening of Friday 15th June 2012 at the University Centre (Grad. Pad) from 7:30pm onwards. If you are competing, please arrive promptly to ensure you have enough time to register, to pin your number on, etc.
The event is divided into two parts - the opens, in which anyone may compete, and the inter-college team match. In between the various components, there will be an opportunity for general dancing. There are currently no plans this year to include separate beginner and novice categories in the opens.
Application forms can be filled in on the day. Although it will speed things up considerably if you can submit them in advance. All entrance fee money is to be paid on the door.
* Sorry, no under-16s, in compliance with CDC regulations.
Competition Categories
The contest is being scaled down somewhat this year as the result of a poor showing last year. However, for future reference, the following are the sort of competitive rounds previously included.
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
- West Coast Swing
Beginners' competitions are restricted to those who only started dancing that style within the current academic year. Special consideration will be given to those couples who only started dancing in the new year (ie since January).
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.
2012 Timetable
NB: currently provisional and not yet finalised.
The scheduled start times for the different events are as follows:
| 7:30pm | Doors open for basic admin, form filling and warm-up alongside general dancing |
| 8:00pm | Open Waltz - all comers |
| 8:05pm | Open Quickstep - all comers |
| 8:10pm | Brief general dancing interlude for shoe/costume changes |
| 8:15pm | Open Cha-cha - all comers |
| 8:20pm | Open Jive - all comers |
| 8:25pm | Open Same-sex Rumba - yes, that's what we said! |
| 8:30pm | Parade (for the Team Match) |
| 8:35pm | Team Waltz - colleges only |
| 8:40pm | Team Cha-cha - colleges only |
| 8:45pm | Team Quickstep - colleges only |
| 8:50pm | Team Jive - colleges only |
| 9:00pm | General dancing |
| 9:30pm | Presentations of certificates and trophy |
| 9:40pm | General dancing as normal to 10:30pm finish |
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 8:15pm, 15 minutes prior to the walk-on parade.
2012 Entry Fees
The cost of entry depends on how many competitions you are entering.
Entry to any single category, such as the Inter-college Team Match or Open Rumba, costs £3:50.
Entry to multiple categories costs £5.
Entry for spectators is FREE.
2012 Entry Forms
There will be an individual entry form per person and, in addition, college team captains must fill in a team form for each of their competing teams.
WATCH THIS SPACE - forms will be available online soon.
The Venue
Location
The competition will take place at the University Centre. 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 (just public toilets). So, unless you are happy changing in the hall itself, 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
The grad pad has a bar-cafe upstairs, serving snacks and drinks. Water will be provided free but you may also bring your own supplies if you wish.
Other
The venue operators 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.