Central Florida Classic Open Championship & Premiership & Pre-Premier Competition & Workshop 2027 (USSE-11-FL)

January 16-17, 2027
Central Winds Park

1000 Central Winds Dr. Winter Springs, FL. 32708

Event Details

Competition January 16 & 17, 2027, Workshop January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Weekend in the U.S. 

Organizers: Lisa Backovsky and Kathryn Austin

Email: [email protected]

Judges: Pamela Patrick, Anne Sutherland, Andrea Tronnes 

Dance Pipers: Doug Frobese and Brian Green

Please refer to the official rules for competition at https://www.scotdanceusa.com/

Central Florida Classic Open Championship & Premiership

2027 Central Florida Paper Entry.pdf

IMPORTANT!

YOU MUST COMPLETE ONE REGISTRATION/ENTRY PER DANCER

Entries must be received before January 6, 2027. Do not email or phone in your entry. 

Late entries $20.00 for registrations received after January 6, 2027.

Entries received AFTER January 6, 2027 will not receive dancer parking passes.

Entry fees include dancer entry ticket for the day they register to compete - Wristbands will be mailed with parking passes if entries are received before January 6, 2027. Wristbands for entries received after Jan. 6 will be at will call at the main gate on the morning of the event.

Championship Premier Registration 8:00AM. Dancing to start at 8:30 AM.

Championship groups must have a minimum of 6 competitors to be a valid Championship.

Pre-Premier and Restricted Premier registration begins at 1:00PM. 

A Restricted Premier dancer is defined as one who has not won an overall trophy in a Premier or Restricted Premier class for two (2) years preceding January 17, 2027.

Age groups to be determined based on entries.

Individual and family changing areas will be provided. 

  • Championship 7 Under 12

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Championship 12 Under 14

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Championship 14 Under 16

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Championship 16 Under 18

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Championship 18 and Under 22

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Championship 22 and Over

    2027 Approved Championship Dances

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Primary

    16 Pas de Basques, Pas de Basques & Highcuts, Fling (4), Sword (2&1)

    $25.88 ea. ($25.00 + $0.88 fee)

  • Restricted Premier

    Highland Fling (4), Seann Triubhas (3&1), Half Tulloch, Highland Laddie (4)
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Saturday Beginner

    Highland Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Saturday Novice

    Highland Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Saturday Intermediate

    Highland Fling (4), Sword (2&1), Seann Triubhas (3&1)
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Saturday Spectator Ticket

    $25.88 ea. ($25.00 + $0.88 fee)

Premiership Registration 8:00AM. Dancing to start at 8:30 AM.

Premiership groups must have a minimum of 6 competitors to be a valid Premiership.

  • Premier Solo Choreography and Premier Group Choreography will be danced following the end of the Premiership, and prior to Premiership awards.
  • Please note - We will be limiting Solo Choreography to 30 entries
  • Group Choreography must complete the choreography registration form and bring with them to complete. 

Pre-Premier registration begins at 11:30 am for a TENTATIVE 12:00 pm start time.  

Age groups to be determined based on entries.

Individual and family changing areas will be provided.

  • Premiership 7 & Under 12

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Premiership 12 & Under 14

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Premiership 14 & Under 16

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Premiership 16 & Under 18

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Premiership 18 & Under 22

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Premiership 22 & Over (Pending RSOBHD approval)

    2027 Approved Premiership Dances
    Irish Jig, Flora, Village Maid, Highland Laddie

    $46.58 ea. ($45.00 + $1.58 fee)

  • Sunday Beginner

    Lilt (4), Flora (4), Half Tulloch
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Sunday Novice

    Lilt (4), Flora (4), Half Tulloch
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Sunday Intermediate

    Jig (4), Lilt (4), Flora (4), Half Tulloch
    Age groups to be determined based on entries.

    $36.23 ea. ($35.00 + $1.23 fee)

  • Premier Solo Choreography

    *****LIMIT 30 ENTRIES*****
    All choreography entries cannot be over 2 minutes.
    Please email edited music by January 6th to
    [email protected] in MP3 format
    with the dancer’s full name and the name of the song in the email.
    No Choreography entries will be accepted after January 6th

    $31.05 ea. ($30.00 + $1.05 fee) [3 remaining]

  • Group Choreography

    All Group choreography entries cannot be over 3 minutes.
    Please email edited music by January 6th to
    [email protected] in MP3 format
    with the group’s full name and the name of the song in the email.
    No Choreography entries will be accepted after January 6th

    $51.75 ea. ($50.00 + $1.75 fee)

  • Sunday Spectator Ticket

    $25.88 ea. ($25.00 + $0.88 fee)

Workshop Options

  • Workshop with the Judges ($60 paid day of with cash, check, or Venmo)

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: 301 S Tubb Street Oakland, FL. 34760 ($60 payment collected day of event with cash, check, or Venmo).
    If you are staying for the Q&A, please bring your own lunch.

  • Teacher's Observation & Professional Discussion ($60 per teacher paid day of with cash, check, or Venmo)

    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Location: 301 S Tubb Street Oakland, FL. 34760 ($60 payment collected day of event with cash, check, or Venmo).
    If you are staying for the Q&A, please bring your own lunch.

Awards
  • MOST PROMISING BEGINNER Judges’ Award - Includes a scholarship in memory of Andrea H. White.
  •  DANCER OF THE DAY All Premier dancers placing first in Saturday’s events will compete in a dance off (4 step Fling) for this award. 
  •  FLORIDA DANCER OF THE DAY based on aggregate points. (Saturday Only)







LEVEL

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

4th Place

5th Place
6th Place

Championship & Premiership Age Groups under 16:

$35

$30

$25

$20

$15$10

Championship & Premiership Age Groups over 16

$40

$35

$30

$25

$20
$15
Choreography

Solo $50
Group $100

Solo $30
Group $75

Solo $20
Group $50



Trophy will be awarded to the dancer with the highest points in each class for pre-premier and premier.  Primary will receive medals only.  Runner up trophies for premier only.  Cash awards for all premier groups.

Any competitor not present when called for an event will be disqualified for that event. CFSHG reserves the right to add, remove or change events or schedules as long as they fall within the scope of the RSOBHD rules for competition and are in the best interest of the CFSHG. Ages are computed as of the day prior to competition. Proof of age must be furnished if requested.

Age groups for Pre Premier and Restricted Premier will be determined based on number of entries received by due date. Premier age groups are as follows: 7 & Under 12, 12 & Under 14, 14 & Under 16, 16 & under 18, 18 & under 22, & 22 & Over.

Competitors must remain in costume until awards are complete. RSOBHD rules will govern all events. Judges' decisions are FINAL. Protests must be made in writing and submitted to the Competition Organizer within 7 days of the event accompanied by a $25 fee that will be refunded if the petition is warranted.

Accommodations:

Host Hotel: Hilton Orlanodo/Altamonte Springs
350 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407-830-1985

Mainstay Suites
644 Raymond Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407-767-5757

Embassy Suites Orlando - North
225 Shorecrest Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, 407-834-2400


RULES & REGULATIONS:

All dance competitors and teachers and parents are expected to comply with the RSOBHD Code 

of Ethics.

• RSOBHD rules will govern all events and trophies. • Dancers must be in appropriate costume to 

receive awards. • All dancers must show their 2027 registration cards prior to dancing and to 

receive any awards. • Proof of age must be provided if requested. Ages applies as of January 15, 

2027. • Age groups will be determined or adjusted as needed by entries received by due date. • The 

adjudicator's decision is final. • Medals/ribbons and trophies will be awarded in all Pre-Premier 

sections except Primary where medals/ribbons only will be awarded. • Entries must be received on or 

before January 6, 2027, OR FEES WILL BE INCREASED. • No Championship entries will be accepted past 

January 6, 2027. • No field entries will be accepted. • All fees must be in US Currency. NO REFUNDS


It is the dancer's responsibility to abide by the Three-Month Rule (may not have taken any classes, 

Skype lessons, workshops, etc. with the judges for the event)


Contact Info

407-474-5556

$100 Sponsorship

$50 Sponsorship

$25 Sponsorship

By proceeding with this online registration, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release the Scottish American Society of Central Florida , their agents, representatives, successors, and agencies for any and all damages which may be suffered by myself/my child while attending or participating in the (insert name of event). I further authorize these authorities to use photographs or name of myself/my child participating at the Central Florida Classic Open Championship & Premiership for future promotional and publicity purposes, without obligation or liability to me. I acknowledge that by submitting this entry electronically, that I have read this agreement carefully and agree to abide by the rules and procedures for this competition as listed on this page.

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