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From February 9 to March 5, 2006 we will celebrate Mexican culture in Madison. We have many events prepared for you.

All the events are FREE!
 

Then participate in the Mexican Dance Contest for the event “Dancing with Mexico.”

Here are the…

Rules

1. The “Dance with Mexico” competition is open to all people 18 years and older.

2. Couples or singles will be admitted to compete.

3. The song to be dance must be Mexican.

4. All participants are required to register. Registration fee for the competition is $10 dollars per person. For pre-registration, call Susana to 608-658-3755

5. The preliminary phase will be held at Pachucos (736 N. Midvale Boulevard, Madison, WI. Behind Hilldale Mall next to movie theaters), February 24th from 4 to 7 pm. First come, first served.

6. Al the participants will dance a Mexican song (no longer than 5 minutes). Participants must bring their own song in a CD and show to event no later than 6:40 pm.

7. In the preliminary phase judges will evaluate all the competitors using the Evaluation Criteria. (Visual presentation, Rhythm and Choreography). Three couples/singles will be selected from the preliminary group to advance to the finals.

8. The three couples/singles finalists will be notified via phone at the end of the preliminary phase (February 24th, 10 pm).

9. The final competition will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on March 3rd, 2006 at 9:30 pm in the event: Dance with Mexico (Latin Night). In this final round, each couple/single will present the same Mexican song they danced for the preliminary phase. The order in which they will dance will be random.

10. The Organizers reserve the right to change the competition system in the preliminary and final round.

11. The participants will accept the decisions of the judges and the Organizers as final and indisputable.

12. The judging panel will consist of 4-6 experienced professional dancers

1st Place

• Cash Prize of $100.00

Interested?

Pre- register calling Susana at 658-3755

Bring your registration fee ($10 dollars per person) and a CD with the Mexican song you are going to dance and go to the preliminary phase in which will be held at Pachucos, February 24th from 4 to 7 pm. First come, first served.
 

mexsa@lists.services.wisc.edu