Contests

We will be holding two official Blues contests:

Open Couples

Unchoreographed, social Blues dancing. Judging will be done through a combination of Blues dancing judges and the audience. Music will be Blues. Contestants will be judged on Blues content.

Winners

1. Cid Galicia & Danielle Marden - 2 passes Blues Shout + entry Champions division
2. Mike Roberts & Ashley Mahaney - 2 passes Denver Blues Summit
3. Bryan Spellman & Tina Davis - 2 passes Reno Dance Sensation
4. Shaheed Qaasim & Abigail Browning
5. Stryder Crown & Julie Brown

Open Jack And Jill

Contest open to all participants with respect to lead/follow balance. Judging will be done using a top-secret BluesRising special technique which will be revealed at the event. Music will be Blues. Contestants will be judged on connection.

Winners - Jills

1. Danielle Marden - Blues Shout pass + entry into Champions Division
2. Erin Morris - Austin Blues Party
3. Dana Mottet - Reno Dance Sensation

Winners - Jacks

1. Cid Galicia - Blues Shout pass + entry into Champions Division
2. Ted Maddry - Austin Blues Party
3. Eric Eltringham - Reno Dance Sensation

Prizes

Thanks to the generous donations, we will be offering the following prizes for our contests:

	BluesSHOUT! Four passes, including entry into "Champions Division" contests
	Austin Blues Party Two passes
	Denver Blues Summit Two passes
	Reno Dance Sensation Four passes