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Choosing the Music

 Select a person/s to choose the music from the current National Song List.

They must be an independent person/s i.e. not dancing, coaching, family ties etc.

The person/s should have a good knowledge of competitions and music.  (consider speed of music appropriate to the section)

Person/s to liaise with the DJ appointed to make sure all songs are available.

Music Selection

·        Music must be from the current Nationals song list.

·        Where possible, ensure that songs used by a section over the last couple of years are not repeated for that section.

·        When heats are being danced, ensure all heats in a section have songs of similar length, tempo and speed so that no competitor will be disadvantaged.

·        Ensure the DJ and the Floor Manager are provided with the music list. The DJ at least a few days before hand.

·        Confidentiality is essential.

last updated on: 14 September 2003 by Brenda Neill