I've probably never been aware of this b/c of # entries historically, but how many single dances are usually required in order to do a multi-dance/scholarship/championship? I would probably at least do one set of singles (probably more), just interested in where the boundary is.
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Most competitions require one set of singles per multi. A few (perhaps only in Canada?) are requiring two sets and a (very) few don't require any. Blackpool, for example. 
I have seen rules worded is such a way that it looked like the scholarship required a set of singles, but the championship did not. It is incredible how obtusely some rules are written, however (while other comps' rules are crystal clear).
I have seen rules worded is such a way that it looked like the scholarship required a set of singles, but the championship did not. It is incredible how obtusely some rules are written, however (while other comps' rules are crystal clear).
FancyFeet
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Most in Canada are requiring 2 sets (10 total) to be eligible for scholarships. A few require 2 sets per style (so, 20 total if you're dancing 2 styles, 30 for 3, etc.) and at least one comp states that those 2 sets must be in the style of the scholarship, and must include all 5 dances. I can think of one smaller comp that still has a one-set requirement, which is still what seems to be the norm south of the border.
Championships - which are 3-dance events here - have no pre-requisite singles, but there are usually only 6 levels (closed and open bronze, silver, gold) leaving those of us dancing higher than gold with scholarship our only multi option, generally. And very few people take the open gold championship option, because by that point, they generally want to dance all 5. Personally, I stopped dancing the 3-dance when comps started requiring a second set of singles, and I know I'm not alone.
And @Spookisgirl , I agree - just charge me what you need to charge me for my scholarship and be done with it!
Championships - which are 3-dance events here - have no pre-requisite singles, but there are usually only 6 levels (closed and open bronze, silver, gold) leaving those of us dancing higher than gold with scholarship our only multi option, generally. And very few people take the open gold championship option, because by that point, they generally want to dance all 5. Personally, I stopped dancing the 3-dance when comps started requiring a second set of singles, and I know I'm not alone.
And @Spookisgirl , I agree - just charge me what you need to charge me for my scholarship and be done with it!
I typically do at least 4 rounds of single dances and then 2 multi-dance championships/scholarships. And I prefer that there are quarter or at least semi-finals for the singles, or I don't feel I'm getting my moneys worth. I am one of those dancers who need a lot of time on the floor to settle down and start dancing. 8^}
Blackpool, for example.
Ha ha, I'll be there right after my Olympic run.
Same. I probably need at least 2 sets of singles - a warm-up set where everything goes wrong, a second set to get into the groove, and then I could be ready for a MD.
scullystwin42
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See, I'm the opposite. My best dances are usually my first ones, which is why i wish i could just do multis.
Wish I was that tranquilo
I literally don't stop shaking until I've done about 20 singles, which is why I want to get them out of the way doing large single heats.
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Spookisgirl
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The website www.proamdancecanada.com seems to have some good information on what is required by each comp. A quick look shows a lot require 1 set per scholarship, or 10 singles to qualify for scholarships, but that is Canada. I can't afford to compete in the US so I don't know what they require.
@FancyFeet is right though - the singles seem to be required for scholarships but not championships or multis. I try to do as many multis as I can, and the minimum scholarships.
@FancyFeet is right though - the singles seem to be required for scholarships but not championships or multis. I try to do as many multis as I can, and the minimum scholarships.
DanceMentor
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I wish there was a way that you would be allowed to purchase only what you wish to purchase. It doesn't seem at all fair to me, and all the comps are under the umbrella of a single dominant organization, meaning change is not likely anytime soon. I for one have passed up some comps, not because I couldn't afford it, but just on principle. There some people I would rather not support financially, and others that deserve more recognition.For me, it's not an endurance problem but a budget and level-of-caring one
Budget: Our entry fees are ridiculously high when compared to pro and am-am events. On top of that, I have to pay pro for every dance that I enter (and he won't let me register and not dance them - because it's bad form, apparently). Those single dances cost me.
Level-of-caring: Singles are through the day, usually (often hours before my 5-dance - which at least means my multi is at night, so thanks for that, organizers!). The ballroom is empty. You "win" a participation award, and maybe some coupons/stickers. You're often uncontested.
Seriously, just let me skip them - treat me like the am/am couples who get to just come in and dance their events. I worked really, really hard to get to the open level, and I just want to be treated like the others that did too... and not like a dance-leper, because I happen to be in pro-am.
(I do get that for some people, singles are a big deal and a huge part of their competitive experience. I'm not saying don't offer them, I just wish I wasn't forced to do them.)
I'm quoting myself to put this in context. I need the sets of singles to get settled--it's as much psychological as anything else. On the other hand, I can only do so much without causing pain and injury to various joints. This presents a problem at larger competitions that start with semi or quarter finals. It creates a pretty major unknown. Thus, for the first time in eons, I might do a set of proficiencies at an upcoming competition. No risk of call-backs.
I have asked them to please find out how the comp schedules the proficiencies, however--I want to make sure it wouldn't be hours before the rest of my dancing (primarily because I don't want to have to get ready a lot earlier).I have, but it was a FADS regional competition. They have now stopped doing it, but after that torture I’m just checking first, particularly since this is also a FADS comp (national).
I dance more heats when I have new routines or moved to a new level. For example, when I went to open rhythm, I went back to doing 4 single rounds plus champ and scholarship because I felt like every round on a computer floor felt like a month of lessons. It helped me progress that much and get more comfortable.