In UK Most Ballroom/Latin dance competitions are regulated by British
Dance Council, who established strict rules about Juvenile (up to 12 yrs old) girls
allowed outfits. Participating in BDC Juvenile competition your outfit must comply with these rules:
- The Shoes: Girls must wear a classic, plain block heel (a heel that is wider than higher)
with a maximum height of 3.5 cm. No rhinestones, glitter, or shiny metallic materials are allowed.
- The Socks: Traditional, plain white ankle socks must be worn. No exemptions.
- The Fabric: The bodice must be made of one self-colour material from the roll.
It must be fully lined from the waist right up to and including the shoulder seams.
- The Sleeve Rules: If a sheer or see-through material is used for the sleeves,
the garment must feature a standard inset sleeve, as the lining on the main body must completely
cover the shoulder seam.
Mesh or lace raglan sleeves that cut into the bodice without lining are strictly non-compliant.
No Added Glitz is allowed: Absolutely no additional decorations are permitted. This means no lace
motifs, rhinestones, sequins, or ruching can be added to the fabric.
- The Cut: Necklines and back lines must be modest, sitting no lower than the top of
the underarm. No cut-outs are permitted anywhere on the garment.
- The skirt must be made of the exact same self-colour material as the bodice
(a perfect dye match) and consist of only one material.
- Skirt Cut and Length: Skirt must have a single, straight hem length all the way around.
No high-low cuts or uneven points are permitted. The length must fall traditionally between
knee level and 5cm above the ankle sock. Extra flare inserts known as "godets" are strictly forbidden.
- The Hem and Structure: Hems must be no deeper than 8cm. While you can use crinoline
or wire inside the hem of the top skirt to give it body, it must never be exposed on the bottom.
Plain satin ribbon is allowed on the hem edge.
- Underskirts: A maximum of two under-skirts are allowed, and they must be made of
completely non-see-through material.
- Sashes and Belts: You can use a plain waist belt or sash to cover the join,
but it cannot be wider than 5cm. Any bow used as a fastening can not have tails longer than 5cm.
- Hair Decoration: You are permitted to use a single, small flower or a neat bow in the hair,
up to a maximum width of 8cm. It must be made from a matte, non-shiny material and cannot feature
any rhinestones, glitter, or extra embellishments.
- Hair and make-up must be completely appropriate for the child's age.
No other hair decorations are allowed. Glitter spray and loose rhinestones are strictly forbidden.
- Jewellery: Only jewellery of a deeply personal or religious nature may be worn on the
floor. If your dancer wears earrings, they must be kept small, simple, and subtle.
- Forbidden itemsFabric armbands, headbands, neckbands, and gloves are completely
prohibited under BDC rules.
Failing to comply with the above rules you may be disqualified before you even put a foot
on a dance floor. The above rules apply in UK, but it may be different in another country.
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