Tickets

Will there be social dancing?
Yes! Absolutely! There will be lots of social dancing to our fabulous swing DJ Julia! Grab your social dancing ticket here.

I want to watch but I’m not competing – do I need a ticket?
All social dancers and spectators require an event ticket. Grab your social dancing/spectator ticket here.

Will tickets be available at the door?
YES!

I have a spectator/social dancer ticket – can I watch the heats too?
Absolutely! We’d love to have you come cheer on your friends at the heats as well as the finals! There won’t be any social dancing at the heats though (6-7pm), only the finals part of the night from 7:45pm.

Will there be a bar onsite?
Yes, the bar will operate from 7:30pm. No BYO.

Competing

Will my competition category have heats?
All categories will have heats except for the Beginner Mix and Match. Beginner Mix and Match Competitors are not required to attend the Heats (6-7pm) but absolutely may come to watch.

What time do competitors need to arrive to check-in?
All competitors need to arrive between 5:15 – 5:45pm to check-in, except for those only competing in Beginner Mix and Match, who need to arrive to check-in by 7:30pm.

Where is the best place to park?
Parking can be tricky in Prahran – please allow extra time. Note that some multi level paid car parks in the area close at midnight (the event finishes at midnight so you may still get locked in). Prahran Square Car Park is open 24 hours: 30-40 Izett Street.

Can I prepare choreography for the Strictly Lindy categories?
Yes, although our judges will value musicality highly too so please keep that in mind.

Can I do aerials?
Aerials are permitted in all categories, provided they can be executed safely with sufficient space, and provided both dancers consent. If considering an aerial with a mix and match partner, obtain verbal consent to be sure.

What judging system do you use?
We use the Relative Placement scoring system.

Will there be a photographer and videographer?
Yes, there’ll be a photographer and videographer present for both heats and finals.

Who are the DJs?
All comps will be danced to music by comp DJ Trevor Hutchison. Social dancing will be to tunes from DJ Julia Wharington.

Competitor Registration

When will competition registrations open/close?
Competitor registrations have now closed.

Am I eligible for the Beginner Mix and Match?
To be eligible for the Beginner Mix and Match, you must have started dancing on or after January 1, 2023 (that’s last year). You can only enter this category ONCE – if you enter this year, you cannot enter it again next year. You CANNOT enter one year as a lead and the next year as a follow or vice versa.

Can I enter the Beginner Mix and Match in my non-dominant role which I only started learning after the cut off date, even though I started dancing (in my dominant role) before the cut-off date?
No, if you started swing dancing before January 1 2023 in any role, you are not eligible.

Can I enter both the Open and Advanced Mix & Match categories?
You may only enter ONE of the Open Mix & Match or Advanced Mix and Match in your dominant role.

Can I enter both the Open and Advanced Strictly Lindy categories?
You may only enter ONE of the Open Strictly Lindy or the Advanced Strictly Lindy in your dominant role.

Can I enter the Open Strictly Lindy or Open Mix & Match in my non-dominant role?
Yes, but please consider if it would really be appropriate to compete in a lower level in your non-dominant role. Leading and following skills are only one aspect of dance – other skills like musicality, stage-presence, etc may not always be an equivalent fit for that level.

I’m a teacher or troupe member – can I enter the Open Mix & Match?
Yes, there are no specific restrictions – anyone who feels they are not suited for the Advanced Mix & Match may enter the Open Mix & Match. We would encourage anyone who has previously placed (first, second or third place) in a national level Mix & Match competition to enter the Advanced Mix & Match.

What do you mean by “a national level Mix and Match competition”?
If you placed in a local Mix and Match competition that only had local entrants, you are still eligible for the Open Mix and Match at Lindy Royale. If the competition you placed in had lots of competitors from interstate or overseas who travelled to the event, that’s a national level comp – you should enter the Advanced Mix and Match.

Why is there no Teams / Showcase / Balboa / Shag / Blues category this year?
The 2024 Lindy Royale is a “mini” event, with the full weekend event returning in 2025. Being a one-night-only format this year, we aren’t able to fit in the full range of categories. We hope to be able to bring back as many of these categories as possible next year, pending demand.

What if someone enters a level that is not appropriate for their skill level?
The organisers reserve the right to move competitors they feel have entered an unsuitable level. This will happen in discussion with the competitor.