IDSF DRESS REGULATIONS

IDSF
DRESS
REGULATIONS
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GIRLS
DRESS:
-Black skirt + white blouse, leotard or T shirt
-Simple one colour dress
-Leotard with skirt attached
-Dress + panties
JUVENILES
Skirt is plain or pleated made of 2 or 3 half circles. One simple circular underskirt allowed. Skirt
should not be more then 10 cm above the knee and not longer then bellow the knee. the panties of
the dress have to cover the underwear. For permitted designs see appendix I.
MATERIAL:
Not see through materials and no metallic materials are allowed. Combination of different
materials of the same colour is allowed. If lace is used it has to be lined with material of the same
colour.
COLOUR:
Any colour except flesh (skin colour).
Panties have to be the same colour as the dress.
DECORATION:
No decoration allowed (rhinestones, sequins, feathers, flowers, fringe, lace applications etc.)
SHOES:
Block heel shoes only, heel no higher than 3,5 cm. Any colour is allowed. The shoes may be worn
with short socks. Skin colour tights may be worn, no mesh tights allowed.
HAIRSTYLES:
No elaborate high hair styles, artificial hair, hair ornaments, coloured hair spray and no glitter can
be used.
MAKE UP:
No make up is allowed. No artificial lashes, artificial nails, artificial tan and no nail polish.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed (bracelets, rings, necklaces)
BOYS
DRESS:
Black trousers, underfoot strap optional. Black belt optional, metallic buckle allowed. Plain white
long sleeved ready to wear shirt (cotton or polycotton preferred), no shiny or patterned materials
allowed. No wing collar and rolled up sleeves allowed. Black tie or bow tie must be worn for Latin
and Standard. Metallic tie clip allowed: The shirt must be tucked in.
DECORATION:
No decoration is allowed.
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SHOES:
Black low heel leather, suede or patent shoes only. Worn with black socks.
HAIRSTYLES:
Short hair is preferred. If the hair is long it has to be worn in a ponytail.
MAKE UP:
No make up is allowed.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed.
GIRLS
JUNIOR I
DRESS -LATIN AND STANDARD-:
Competition dress with no decoration (rhinestones, sequins, pearls and feathers). Metallic materials
are not allowed. Combination of different colours, lace materials, lace applications and fringe are
allowed.
For the rules regarding the cut of the dress refer to the adult section of dress regulations and
appendix II.
COLOUR:
Any colour except flesh (skin colour).
Panties have to be the same colour as the dress.
SHOES:
Cuban or 2" slim heel is allowed worn without short socks. No mesh tights allowed.
HAIRSTYLE AND MAKE UP:
The same rules apply for junior I as for juveniles.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed (bracelets, rings, necklaces)
BOYS
DRESS -LATIN-:
As Juveniles or:
Black or midnight blue trousers. Black belt optional, metallic buckle allowed.
Black, midnight blue vest or white long sleeved shirt (no rolled up sleeves). The shirt must be
tucked in. Black or midnight blue vest optional. Metallic tie clip is allowed.
DECORATION:
No decoration is allowed.
SHOES:
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Black low heel shoes only. Worn with black socks.
HAIRSTYLES:
Short hair is preferred. If the hair is long it has to be worn in a ponytail.
MAKE UP:
No make up is allowed.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed.
DRESS -STANDARD-:
Black or midnight blue trousers and vest worn with:
-white long sleeved shirt and black tie or bow tie
-white dress shirt and white bow tie
Metallic tie clip and cufflinks are allowed.
DECORATION:
No decoration is allowed.
SHOES:
Black low heel shoes only. Worn with black socks.
HAIRSTYLES:
Short hair is preferred. If the hair is long it has to be worn in a ponytail.
MAKE UP:
No make up is allowed.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed.
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IT IS ALWAYS ALLOWED TO DANCE DRESSED ACCORDING TO A LOWER
GRADE RULE:
FOR EXAMPLE JUNIOR I CAN USE JUVENILE DRESS OR JUNIOR II CAN USE
JUNIOR I DRESS:
IF JUNIOR I AND JUNIOR II ARE NOT DIVIDED, RULES FOR JUNIOR II APPLY.
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GIRLS
DRESS -LATIN AND STANDARD-:
As junior I or as adult.
BOYS
DRESS -LATIN-:
As junior I or as adult.
JUNIOR II
DRESS -STANDARD-:
Black or midnight blue trousers and vest or black or midnight blue trousers and jacket, worn with
white long sleeved shirt and black tie or white dress shirt and white bow tie. Metallic tie clip is
allowed.
or
Tail suit (black or midnight blue) with all the accessories (dress shirt, bow tie, studs etc.)
DECORATION:
No decoration is allowed.
SHOES:
Black low heeled shoes with black socks.
HAIRSTYLES:
Short hair is preferred. If the hair is long it has to be worn in a ponytail.
JEWELLERY:
No jewellery allowed.
LADIES
DRESS -LATIN-:
Competition dress.
YOUTH + ADULT + SENIOR
For the rules regarding the cut of the dress refer to appendix II.
The area between the hip line and the panty line, plus the breast area must be covered completely.
(Hip line is defined as the top of the hip bone).
No see through material is allowed on these areas. No high cut panties, tangas, cuts bellow the hip
line and see through inserts in the panties.
When standing the skirt should cover the panties completely. It is preferable that the panties show
as little as possible during dancing.
If the dress is two piece, then the top must not be a bra.
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COLOUR:
Any colour except flesh (skin colour).
Panties have to be black or the same colour as the dress.
SHOES:
No restriction.
HAIRSTYLES AND MAKE UP:
Excessive make up and too elaborate hair styles are not desirable.
JEWELLERY:
The chairman can ask the competitor to remove an item of jewellery if it presents danger to the
dancer or to other competitors.
DRESS -STANDARD-:
Competition dress with decoration.
No two piece dresses are allowed. No cuts bellow the waist line, no low necklines. The breast area
has to be covered completely. No see through materials on this areas.
COLOUR:
Any colour except flesh (skin colour).
Panties have to the same colour as the dress.
SHOES:
No restriction.
HAIRSTYLES AND MAKE UP:
Excessive make up and too elaborate hair styles are not desirable.
JEWELLERY:
The chairman can ask the competitor to remove an item of jewellery if it presents danger to the
dancer or to other competitors.
MEN
DRESS -LATIN-:
Black or midnight blue trousers. Black midnight blue or white shirt or top. Any other colour top is
allowed if it is the colour or the material of the lady's dress. The shirt or top has to be tucked in. No
sleeveless shirt or tops are allowed.
The shirt can be open down to the end of the breast bone. See through materials can be used as the
decoration but not as a basic material.
Vest, jacket or bolero jacket of the same colours of trousers are optional.
Tie, Bow tie or scarf matching the trousers or the top are optional. If a scarf is worn it has to be tied
and tucked inside the shirt.
Combinations of different materials of the same colour are allowed. No sequinned or metallic
materials.
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DECORATIONS:
If decoration is used it should be of the same colour as the basic material.
SHOES:
No restriction.
HAIRSTYLE:
Short hairstyle is preferred. If the hair is long it has to be worn in a ponytail.
JEWELLERY:
The chairman can ask the competitor to remove an item of jewellery if it presents danger to the
dancer or to other competitors.
DRESS -STANDARD-:
Tail suit black or midnight blue with all the accessories (dress shirt, bow tie, studs etc.).
LADIES AND MEN
USE OF RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS AS DECORATION OR JEWELLERY IS NOT
ALLOWED:
CHANGE OF DRESS DURING THE ROUND IS NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT IN A CASE
OF AN ACCIDENT THAT MAKES THE DRESS UNUSABLE.
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ADVERTISING
Advertising according to the IDSF Competition Rules.
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