Waltz Rubrics

Rubrics 14-15 Points 12-13 Points 10-11 Points

Timing Dancers consistently move with Dancers sometimes move with the Dancers do not move with the
the syncopated rhythm. syncopated rhythm. syncopated rhythm.

9-10 Points 7-8 Points 5-6 Points

Execution of Steps Dancers always flawlessly execute
box step, natural box, progressive
step, twinkle step and Underarm
turn.
9-10 Points
Smooth Transitions Dancer always transitions
smoothly from step to step.
Dancer mostly correctly executes
box step, natural box, progressive
step, twinkle step and Underarm
turn.
7-8 Points
Dancer sometimes transitions
smoothly from step to step.
Dancer rarely correctly executes
box step, natural box, progressive
step, twinkle step and Underarm
turn.
5-6 Points
Dancer rarely transitions smoothly
from step to step.

9-10 Points 7-8 Points 5-6 Points

Partner Communication Men: Easily and smoothly lead
their partner through the Waltz.
Ladies: Easily and smoothly
respond to their partners lead.
Men: Attempt to lead their
partners with minimal errors.
Ladies: Attempt to let their
partners lead with minimal errors.
There is no communication
between partners. Many toes are
stepped on and there is a lot of
confusion.

4-5 Points 2-3 Points 1 Points

Attire Dancers wear appropriate and One of the dancers in a pair wears None of the dancers in a pair wear
comfortable dance attire the appropriate attire the appropriate attire

Names:

1. 4. 7.
2. 5. 8.
3. 6.