The Official Hub for Jack & Jill Competitions by BachataNights X Dioclub

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About Jack & Jill Dance

jackandjill.dance is the official platform for the Jack & Jill competitions hosted by BachataNights and Dio Club at Seven Dance. Here you’ll find transparent scoring, detailed rankings, and archives of every event we organize. Our goal is to bring the excitement of social dance competitions to our community, celebrate our dancers, and make each edition better than the last.

Latest Results

October 31, 2025 - Dio Club

FINALS

Official Competition Rules

1. Registration

• Registration is individual and done as either Leader or Follower.

• Changing roles is not allowed once the competition has begun.

• Participants must have read and understood the rules before competing.

2. Partner Pairing

• Partners are assigned randomly in each round.

• Every round is danced with a different person.

• Personal selections or intentionally repeating partners are not allowed.

3. Música

• All songs are chosen by the organization.

• Every round uses social bachata: traditional, modern, or remix.

• Participants do not know the song in advance.

4. Round Format

The competition may include:

• Initial / Qualifying Round

• Semifinal

• Final

The number of rounds depends on the total number of participants.

In each round:

• All competitors dance in a group and judges evaluate individually.

• Judges may request partner changes during the round (“rotate”).

5. Judging Criteria

Judges primarily evaluate:

Connection

Quality of communication between Leader and Follower.

Musicality

Interpretation of rhythm, accents, and changes in energy.

Social Technique

Clarity, control, flow, and safety within social dancing.

Style and Expression

Natural stage presence, without exaggeration or choreography.

Adaptability

Ability to dance smoothly with different partners.

6. Prohibitions

• No acrobatic tricks, dangerous lifts, or movements that compromise partner safety.

• No pre-choreographed routines; Jack & Jill must be improvised social dancing.

• Disrespectful behavior toward partners, judges, or the audience is not allowed.

• Blocking space or invading other competitors’ space in an unsportsmanlike way is prohibited.

7. Clothing

• Social or casual clothing is allowed.

• Dangerous accessories (large metal jewelry, unprotected heels, etc.) are not permitted.

• Participants are encouraged to avoid clothing that hinders connection (gloves, overly loose sleeves, etc.).

8. Results

• Results are determined by the judging panel.

• Judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

• In the event of a tie, judges will deliberate until reaching a consensus.

9. Recordings & Rights

• By participating, dancers consent to the organization using photos and videos.

• This material may be used on social media, websites, and for future promotions.

10. Conduct & Sportsmanship

• Participants must maintain a respectful, positive, and friendly attitude throughout the event.

• Toxic behavior, mockery, or aggressive attitudes may result in immediate disqualification.

The Jack & Jill format is a social competition where dancers are paired randomly and evaluated on their connection, improvisation, and musicality. These are the rules that govern each edition: