GGLX 2026 Competition Guide
Spirit of the competition:
This event is meant to be a fun, community-centered competition, where we lift each other up by throwing down. While there will be winners selected during the preliminary rounds, the final round will be more of a showcase than a competition with no winners announced. This will be a great opportunity to showcase the crazy ideas you’ve been workshopping! The competition guidelines are subject to change.
Eligibility:
This is an all-levels competition. This year it is only open to to those who meet these criteria:
Have not taught at a national or international level workshop weekend above the Newcomer/beginner level
Have not placed in an open or invitational level national or international mix and match competition
Format
Preliminary rounds
Preliminary rounds will be held at a designated site for each participating scene. Some geographical areas have more than one scene. If this is the case, the scene with the most individuals signing up will be offered the opportunity to host preliminary contests. If they decline, the offer will be extended to the scene with the next highest representation.
You can choose to compete as a part of any scene but you may not compete at more than one scene. We expect that you would compete at your home scene if there is one nearby.
The competition format will be decided by each site. The default will be a mix and match
The host sites will be announced and contacted on August 10th.
Winners of each preliminary contest must be decided by October 8th.
The contest winners will be selected by judges chosen in coordination with each scene using whatever criteria inspires them.
Judges will select a leader and follower for the final round and alternates for each.
Final round
The final round will be a jam-style strictly to a live band on October 10th. Winners from each preliminary round will be partnered with the opposite role from their scene.
The final round will be decided by a combination of peer and audience judging. Finalists from each scene will be granted free entry into the dance.
