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OVERVIEW
The Country Western Dance is a cultural event that will entertain and delight participants in and visitors to the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 with their skills and showmanship during the numerous activities that will be held over the 7 days of the Outgames.

Recreational Dance
Participants may take part in the many Recreational Dance sessions that will be organised primarily at the Hilton Bonaventure Hotel, at Club Bolo and at various 1st World Outgames activity sites throughout the 7 days of the Outgames.

Competition Events
Competition Events will be held over 3 days and will welcome participants of all ages and levels of ability. These events are open to participants with disabilities.

Exhibition Dance
The exhibition dance program will occur in the evenings mixed with the recreational dance sessions.

DATES
Recreational Dance
Sunday 30 July to Friday 4 August 2006

Competition Events
Sunday 30 July 2006: Individual
Monday, 31 July 2006: Couples
Tuesday 1 August 2006: Teams

Exhibition Dance
Sunday 30 July, Monday, 31 July 2006 and Tuesday, 1 August 2006

SANCTION
The event will be organised in collaboration with Club BOLO of Montréal and competitions will be sanctioned by The International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC).

RULES
The rules of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs (IAGLCWDC). These rules can be consulted at the Association's website:

COMPETITION FORMAT
Three categories of dance will be offered for Competition Events: couples, individual line dance and team dance.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Registrants will also have the opportunity to participate in additional performances during the Outgames.

Specially arranged outdoor stages will be available for exhibition performances during the Opening and/or Closing Ceremonies and during the entire week of the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006. You can indicate your interest in participating in these additional performances by checking off the appropriate box on the Country Western Dancing registration form.

Couples :

Division V	Novice	First time both partners are competing in any couples competition. This division is intended for the newer dancers.
Division IV	Beginner	Have not placed first in the beginner overall division (where three or more couples competed overall). May dance in this division for only three championship competitions.
Division III	Intermediate	Have not previously placed first in the intermediate overall division (where three or more couples competed overall).
Division II	Advanced	Have not previously placed first in the advanced overall division (where three or more couples competed overall).
Division I	Championship	Highest level of competition. Must have competed and placed first in advanced overalldivision (where three or more couples competed overall).

Division PA-III	Have not placed first in the beginner overall division (where three or more couples competed overall). May dance in this division for only three championship competitions.
Division PA-II	Have not previously placed first in the intermediate overall division (where three or more couples competed overall).
Division PA-I	Have not previously placed first in the advanced overall division (where three or more couples competed overall).

Participants may perform one, several or all available dances in their chosen division:

Divisions	Number of dances	Dances
V	2	Two-Step, Waltz
IV	2	Two-Step, Waltz
III	3	Two-Step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing
II	4	Two-Step, Waltz, East Coast Swing or West Coast Swing, Polka or Cha Cha or Night Club
I	3	Two-Step, Waltz and Solo Medley

Divisions	Number of dances	Dances
PA-III	2	Two-Step, Waltz
PA-II	3	Two-Step, Waltz, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing
PA-I	4	Two-Step, Waltz, East Coast Swing or West Coast Swing, Polka or Cha Cha or Night Club

Individual line dance :

Division III	Beginner	Has not placed first in the beginner overall division (where three or more competitors competed overall). May dance in this division for only two championship competitions.
Division II	Intermediate	Has not previously placed first in the intermediate overall division (where three or more competitors competed overall).
Division PA-I	Advanced	After placing first in the Advanced Division, may continue to compete in this division.

Three dances will be offered in each division. Participants may perform one, several or all available dances in their chosen division. The songs for each dance will be finalised in the summer of 2005.

Team dance :

Team performances will be divided into 5 categories:

Solo Dance Routine	A dance routine that must be performed as individuals dancing essentially nonrepetitive patterns according to musical interpretation in any nonjoined configuration; hands or bodies may touch momentarily. Dancers may not join to create a formation or initiate a turn or movement throughout the routine. However, the intent of partnership is allowed.
Line Dance Routine	Any routine that is performed as individuals dancing essentialy repetitive patterns in any nonjoined configuration. Multiline configurations, straight line configurations, straight line geometric patterns, circles or arcs are allowed. Hands or bodies may touch momentarily. However, movements exhibiting partnership or partnership intent are not allowed.
Couple Dance Routine	Any routine that is performed as couples dancing together in any joined configuration throughout the routine except for: entrance, exit, separation where partner changes are made, or a movement is executed where the perception of partnership is maintained.
Medley Dance Routine	Any routine that incorporates two or three of the Team Competition Dance Categories of Solo Dance Routine, Line Dance Routine, and Couple Dance Routine. Each type incorporated is to comprise no less than one minute of the entire routine. The emphasis in this category is on the combination of these different dance types.
Open Dance Routine	This category is to be considered "Open" for teams desiring to perform routines primarily for entertainment with significant dance content. There are no restrictions on music selection, attire, or dance style other than the use of violent or vulgar movements.

Teams may perform in one, several or all categories.

SCHEDULE

Thursday 27 July | Welcome Evening - 21:00 to 3:00
Friday 28 July | Shooter Evening - 21:00 to 3:00

The Dance Country Western event will take place from 30 July to 4 August 2006 according to the following schedule:

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
30 July	31 July	1 August	2 August	3 August	4 August

WORKSHOPS

Sunday, july 30, 2006

Teacher	Workshop	Room	Schedule
Shawn Swaith	Two Steps \| Beginner	Fontaine A	10h-11h am
Lee Fox	Night club two Step \| Advanced	Fontaine B	10h-11h am
Jim Roble	Night club two Step\| Beginner	Fontaine A	11h-12h PM
Chérie Johnson	Motion Study	Salle de bal	1h-2h PM
Shawn Swaith	Two Steps \| Intermediate	Fontaine A	1h-2h PM
Rowdy Dufresne	West Coast Swing \| Advanced	Fontaine B	1h-2h PM
Linus Ellis	East Coast Swing \| Beginner	Salle de bal	2h-3h PM

Monday, July 31, 2006

Teacher	Workshop	Room	Schedule
Jim Roble	Waltz \| Beginner	Fontaine A	10h-11h am
Lee Fox	Waltz \|Advanced	Fontaine B	10h-11h am
Linus Ellis	East Coast Swing \| Intermediate	Salle de bal	1h-2h PM
Shawn Swaith	Two Steps \| Intermediate	Fontaine A	1h-2h PM
Lee Fox	Night club two Step \| Intermediate	Fontaine B	2h-2h PM

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

Teacher	Workshop	Room	Schedule
Rowdy Dufresne	Cha-cha \| Biginner	Fontaine A	10h-11h am
Chérie Johnson	West Coast Swing \| Biginner	Fontaine B	10h-11h am
Linus Ellis	East Coast Swing \| Intermediate	Fontaine B	1h -2h PM
Jim Roble	Night club Two Steps \| Advanced	Salle de bal	1h -2h PM
Rowdy Dufresne	Cha-cha \| Intermediate	Fontaine A	1h -2h PM
Lee Fox	West Coast Swing \| Intermediate	Fontaine B	2h -2h PM

MEDALS
Each participant in the 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 will receive a participation medal. In recognition of personal achievement in Country Western Dance, there will also be medals awarded for first, second and third place in each of the divisions listed above.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
FAQs about Country Western Dance and events are posted here.

ACCREDITATION
During the accreditation, participants from Canada will be required to show government-issued identification with a photo. For athletes from all other countries, a passport will be the preferred form of identification. Furthermore, every participant will be required to provide his or her participant number.

Main Accreditation Centre (Salle 220C Hall Viger)

Volunteers

20 to 23 July

08:00 to 18:00