Infractions Table
2026 World Salsa Solo – INFRACTIONS
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Infractions |
Applies to |
Infracted points (of total averaged score) |
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Wardrobe malfunctions |
All dancers. |
2 points - complete loss of costume items 2 points - distracting wardrobe mishaps 1 point - minor wardrobe mishaps |
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Use of props |
All dancers. |
2 points |
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Footwear Men must wear closed dance shoes (no sneakers) and women should wear heels |
All dancers, except for non-heel dance styles (e.g. Zouk, Reggaeton) and Mixed Latin routines where the main style is a non-heeled or formal dance shoe style |
2 points |
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100% recognisable dancing and music |
Salsa categories |
2 points |
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40% maximum use of afro/rumba in Salsa routines |
Salsa categories
|
2 points |
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70% minimum representation of traditional the dance style, where there are multiple interpretations |
Latin categories |
2 points |
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50% minimum recognisable partner dancing Routines must be 50% recognisable partner dancing. The remaining 50% can be made up of tricks, flares, dips and shines. |
Couples |
2 points |
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Continuous turns A maximum of 8 bars/32 Beats/4 counts of 8 are allowed for continuous turns. |
Couples Partnered teams |
2 points |
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Tricks in Classic routines A maximum of 6 tricks is permitted |
Classic couples |
2 points |
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No lifts / Both feet off the floor in Classic routines One foot must remain on the floor at all times even during tricks. Both feet (both dancers) cannot leave the floor via the assistance of the other partner |
Classic Couples |
2 points |
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Maximum 3 connected moves and duration in Shines categories No more than 3 physical connections is allowed between dancers. Connection time between individuals for these moves should not exceed two counts of eight. |
Shines Teams Duets |
2 points - more than 3 connections 2 points - exceeding length of connection |
