Competitor Information

Team * ProAm * Couples

West Coast * Hustle * Country * And More

During the past 12 Years our students have won multiple World Championship titles in both contemporary and country competitions. Below you will find brief explanations as to the basic formats for many of the national events we take our students to throughout the year. 

Professional / Amateur (Dancing With Your Pro)

Regardless of your level you can compete on a level playing field in competitions. There are a number of organizations offering ProAm events for both contemporary (West Coast, Hustle, Salsa, Nightclub and Cha Cha) and country (Triple Two Step, Nightclub, Polka, Cha Cha, Waltz, Two Step, East Coast and West Coast) formats.

There are six skill levels: Pre-Newcomer, Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and ProPro.
In addition there are also Age levels. Platinum (over 70), Gold (over 60), Silver (over 50), Diamond (over 40), Crystal (over 30) and Open (all ages). There are also children divisions. Primary (Under 10), Youth (under 15), and Teen (under 18)

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Precision Dance Team * The California Top Cats

During the last half of the 2007 season this group of dancers showed their determination, talent and spirit to pull together and place Second in the World Championship Team Partner division. This year we are starting early and determined to go back to Worlds in Orlando Florida with a full program the challenge once again. This is a great way to experience the performance level and camaraderie of a high spirited family. And at the same time receive training from current World Champion Tom & Sossy Hyatt.

Couples Divisional Competition

All of the same divisions apply the the Country Competitions. IF you are a serious competitor you will be in good haves with up to date classic or showcase choreography. Routines with the sophistication and energy levels to take you out in front of the pack. Each of the eight dances in the country format has a very defined technique which must be delivered precisely to come out on top. In addition to being a World Champion, also being a nationally certified judge for the United Country Western Dance Council Tom Hyatt will guide you through the process to learn these techniques the correct way right from the beginning.

Jack & Jill's and Just Dance

On the lighter side of competing comes the Jack & Jill's and Just Dance. Learn the partnering techniques needed to communicate effectively with your partner when dancing lead & follow. The very essence of the quality needed to win in a lead and follow situation such as these.

Next Local Event WWW.LAPDCLASSIC.COM  This is without a doubt one of the premier events of the West Coast. Drop by their site and sign up today. And mention Top Cats. They are very good friends of ours. And when you are there be sure to drop in on the Top Cats Casino Swing Room and say hello.