| The Competition - Definitions |
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COLLEGIATE JITTERBUG CHAMPIONSHIPS (CJC) Competition Definitions LINDY-HOP The Lindy-Hop is a couple's dance that has an eight count basic interspersed with six count steps and amalgamations from ten to twenty counts or more. ACROBATICS require a person to use one's own momentum to perform a stunt while maintaining some kind of contact with the floor. AERIALS require a person to use their own momentum to perform a trick or stunt in the air. It is not aided by a partner. AIR STEPS are partnered tricks or stunts involving momentum that cannot be performed without a partner. DROPS occur when one partner's head is lowered below the waistline of his/her partner. A drop may be assisted or unassisted. ASSISTED means the performer requires his/her partner's help during the descent or ascent. Unassisted means the performer supports his/her own body weight. LIFTS require one to remove their partner's feet from the floor whether slightly, knee level, waist level or overhead. CJC COMPETITION INFO Prizes General Rules Judging Guidelines |
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