This regulation aims to ensure the fairness, rigor, and sportsmanship of the Tango Wonderland competition. By registering, all participants are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to all terms of this regulation.

 

Chapter 1: Eligibility and Registration

 

Article1: Eligibility

1.This competition is open to participants from Taiwan and worldwide.All nationalities are eligible. Some categories have experience or seniority limits.

2.Participants must be 18 years or older. At check-in, participants must present the original photo ID (ID card or passport) matching the name on the registration form. Failure to present the ID grants the organizer the right to cancel their eligibility without refund.

3.Once the registration fee is paid, it is non-refundable if the participant applies for withdrawal. Competition spots are strictly non-transferable.

 

Article 2: Categories and Verification

1.Categories include: Tango de Pista (Tango Salon), Vals, Milonga, Single General (Jack and Jill), and Tango New Star. Each category consists of a couple (two dancers).

2.Participants may only partner with 1 partner in the same category, but may partner with different people for different categories.All categories have no gender restrictions.

3.All categories welcome Male-Male, Female-Female, or Male-Female combinations. The Single General (Jack and Jill) category is also gender-neutral, based primarily on the registered role. Please specify gender on the registration form.

4.Tango New Star category experience should be less than three years: The starting date of study must be on or after October 30, 2023 (inclusive).

5.Participants must provide the instructor's information for verification upon registration. If false information is discovered after the competition, awards and rankings will be forfeited, and no refund will be issued.Participants must fill out the personal information form uniformly printed by the organizing committee and sign the participant agreement at check-in.

6.Declaration of Information: All submitted registration information is legally binding. If any false or withheld important information is found, the organizing committee may take punitive measures such as deduction of points, disqualification, or forfeiture of awards.

7.Participants must cooperate by attending required ceremonies and promotional activities requested by the competition organizing committee, such as the opening/closing ceremonies and performances. Finalists of all categories must attend the final performance and related rehearsal activities, otherwise, they will be disqualified and forfeit any results and awards obtained.

 

Chapter 2: Conduct and Discipline

 

Article 1: Communication Rules

1.Participants must complete payment by the official deadline. Please join the officially designated communication groups and       social media communities for immediate updates (Facebook/Line).

2.Official groups are strictly for discussing competition-related information only. Posting advertisements, event notices, or      creating notes is prohibited. Violators will be immediately removed from the group and disqualified without refund after warning is ineffective.

3.Participants should maintain sportsmanship, uphold their love and respect for Argentine Tango, maintain social etiquette and friendly interaction throughout the competition, adhere to the rules, and respect the organizers, judges, and all participating dancers. Participants are prohibited from spreading any malicious messages through text, images, or videos on any social media platform. Violators will lose the awards won and future eligibility for the following year's competition, and will be included in the prohibition list for future Tango Wonderland related activities.

 

Chapter 3: Competition Process

 

Article 1: Format and Guidelines

1.Categories include: Tango de Pista (Tango Salon), Vals, Milonga, Single General (Jack and Jill), and Tango New Star. Couples will simultaneously enter the floor in a group, performing improvised dance to 3 random tracks, simulating a Milonga. They must follow the "Line of Dance."

2.Each category has a Qualification round and a Final round. If there are fewer than 12 couples, the round will proceed directly to the Finals. If fewer than 8 couples, the category will be canceled with a refund. The detailed schedule will be announced to participants after the registration deadline.

3.The schedule is for reference. If the on-site progress is ahead of schedule, the organizer may announce the advancement of the next round.Participants must check in at the registration area before the scheduled time and queue according to the roll call order. Failure to take the position promptly after being called will be considered a withdrawal.

4.The competition organizing committee will group participants based on the number of contestants.

5.Participants must stand in the assigned position according to their bib number and the committee's requested order. Changing the sequence of the round position or changing bib numbers is prohibited.

6.If unforeseen circumstances arise during the competition, such as floor issues, the judging panel and monitors reserve the right to require participants to perform extra dances to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the judging results. All participants may not refuse such extra dance requests, otherwise, it will be considered a withdrawal.

7.In the event of a tie for the championship in the Tango Salon category, the champion candidates will perform 1 extra song, and the judging panel will score and select the champion couple.

 

Article 2: Technical Specifications and Floor Etiquette

1.Tango is a social dance; improvisation, embrace, and the interaction between partners are paramount. Couples participating in the Tango Pool category will engage in a circulating dance, and, as in a social Milonga, they must move continuously counter-clockwise, with no backward movement allowed.

2.In the circulating dance, partners must be mindful and respectful of each other's space at all times to avoid disrupting the harmony of the dance floor.

3.Once the partners form a step, they must not separate during the song. To maintain the correct posture, the partner's body must always be contained within the embrace of the other person, although this embrace can be slightly extended in certain steps. All movements and steps must be completed within the space allowed by the partner's embrace to avoid hindering surrounding couples.

4.All common social tango steps are allowed, including barridas (sweeps), sacadas al piso (drawn to the floor), enrosques (twists), lápices, ganchos, boleos, etc., as well as various decorative movements, provided these movements are completed within the partners' own space and do not encroach upon or obstruct the space of other partners.

5.Jumps, movements where both feet leave the floor, and any elements typical of stage tango performance are strictly prohibited. Judges will base their criteria on each couple's personal interpretation of different tango styles. Musicality, technique, style, embrace, communication and synergy between partners, and how partners demonstrate personality through dynamic and speed changes—while respecting the music's interpretation—will be taken into consideration.

6.Clothing is not a judging criterion; however, we encourage participants to be neatly presented. Partners should remember when choosing attire, hairstyle, and makeup that Tango is a social dance, not a stage performance.

 

Article 3: Judging Criteria

1.The key characteristics of Tango Salon are improvisation, embrace framework, and connection between partners. The judging panel will use the interpretation of different styles as the basis for scoring, and will comprehensively evaluate participants based on aspects such as musicality, elegant walking style, and especially the connection between partners and the seeking of self-expression, combined with the ability to control dynamic variations.

2.The judging panel will conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on the following percentages to ensure consistency in judging:

Technique (30%): Posture framework, body fluidity, completion of movements.

Musicality (30%): Performance of rhythm and melody, completion of corresponding musical phrases.

Connection (20%): Synergy between partners, harmony of the Argentine embrace.

Expression / Elegance (20%): Emotional tension expression, graceful lines.

 

Chapter 4: Other Notes

 

Article 1: Awards are arranged by the organizing committee depending on sponsorship and are not limited to trophies, certificates, prizes, and cash awards.

Article 2: Participants must arrange their own injury and accident insurance. If insurance is not purchased, the participant assumes self-responsibility.

Article 3: Travel, accommodation, meals, medical, and insurance expenses are self-funded. The competition environment is a public venue, and participants must properly secure and manage their personal belongings. Avoid carrying valuables. The organizing committee is not responsible for any loss.

Article 4: Image RightsBy registering, participants agree that Tango Wonderland owns the rights to all images, recordings, and promotional materials during this competition. The organizer may use them publicly for personal or commercial purposes.

Article 5: Final AuthorityThe organizer reserves the final right to adjust these regulations based on fairness and on-site circumstances. Any unforeseen issues will be communicated separately by the organizing committee.