You may register for two consecutive levels in the same category with a maximum of 3 consecutive levels. (For example, Newcomer/Bronze, Newcomer/Pre-Bronze, Bronze/Silver, Pre-Bronze/Bronze, Silver/Gold/Novice, Gold/Novice/Prechamp, and Prechamp/Champ are all acceptable. Newcomer/Bronze/Silver, Bronze/Silver/Novice, Novice/Prechamp/Champ are not.)

USA Dance has implemented a new system of proficiency levels for the upcoming competition season, which we will be using for Solar Flare. Information and descriptions for the levels are listed below.

NEWCOMER- This level is for dancers who are new to competing, and who started ballroom dancing less than a year before the event (after Oct 25, 2024). Bronze level figures may be danced at this level. Dancers competing in the newcomer level may double register in either Bronze or Pre-Bronze, but not both.

N-CLASS (formerly known as PRE-BRONZE)- This level is for dancers who are new to competing and ballroom dance. Pre-Bronze level figures may be danced at this level.

E-CLASS (formerly known as BRONZE)- This level is for beginner dancers and those relatively inexperienced with ballroom dance competitions. Pre-Bronze and Bronze level figures may be danced at this level.

D-CLASS (formerly known as SILVER)- This level is for intermediate dancers and those with some competitve experience. Pre-Bronze, Bronze, and Silver level figures may be danced at this level.

C-CLASS (formerly known as Closed/Open GOLD)- This level is for more advanced dancers and more experienced competitors. This level has a syllabus level (closed gold) and an open level (open gold) Any syllabus choreography may be danced at this level. Open choreography may be danced in the C-CLASS OPEN events.

OPEN LEVELS- These levels are advanced events for experienced competitors. There are no restrictions on choreography.

C-CLASS (formerly known as OPEN GOLD)

B-CLASS (formerly known as NOVICE)

A-CLASS (formerly known as PRECHAMP)

S-CLASS (formerly known as CHAMP)

No lifts will be allowed in any event.

See table below for further clarification on USA Dance levels

Solar Flare is a CDA Fair Level competition and requires dancers to register for the appropriate levels based on their proficiency points and the rules set by CDA.

Check your proficiency points here

Competitors found to be registered for lower than their CDA level will be notified and/or automatically assigned to their correct level.

You may register for up to TWO CONSECUTIVE age categories provided you are eligible for both. (If you don't see your age category listed on the registration website, contact us to get it added)

See table below for USA Dance Age Classifications.

Rookie/Vet events will be held for dances in the Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin categories. A ROOKIE is defined as someone with 1 year or less of ballroom experience. A VET is defined as any Bronze-level or higher dancer. Only the rookie will be judged. Costumes are allowed. Choreography must adhere to the Bronze Syllabus.

Costumes will be allowed for Bronze level and higher events.

We ask that competitors wear shoes that will not mark/damage the floor. Heel protectors are required for high heel shoes. Applying powder or oil to the floor or to the soles of dance shoes will not be allowed.

Solar Flare will be referring to the USA Dance syllabus for the Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin syllabus events. Collegiate competitors must also adhere to the CDA Invigilation Rules for Smooth and Rhythm.