CSDC
Division Ladder
Division Progression Ladder
How competitors advance through CSDC skill levels · Section 14.3 · Appendix C
⚠ Self-Placement Window: January – September 2026
If you self-placed at Intermediate or Advanced, you must earn at least 1 point in that division before September 2026 or you will start at Novice when the window closes.
If you self-placed at Intermediate or Advanced, you must earn at least 1 point in that division before September 2026 or you will start at Novice when the window closes.
Points reset to zero at each new division — previous points kept for historical record · Section 14.3
Check Your Points Registry
Your official CSDC division and points record is maintained on DancePlace. Verify your division before registering for your next event.
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CSDC
Tier Calculator
Tier & Points Calculator
Enter unique competitor entries per role — tiers are calculated independently
Competitor Entries
Leaders
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Followers
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Full Tier Reference — Appendix B
| Tier | Entries/Role | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th–10th |
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Leaders and Followers may be in different tiers at the same event. Dancing in finals does not guarantee points — finals need min. 5 unique entries per role.
CSDC
Time & Distance
Time & Distance Compliance Checker
Measured from the last day of Event A to the first day of Event B
0 – 150 miles
90
days minimum
150 – 250 miles
60
days minimum
250+ miles
28
days (~4 weekends)
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Grace Period & Exceptions
Existing events have a 2-year grace period from March 12, 2026. Exceptions require written Board approval. CSDC will mediate unresolvable conflicts in the interest of the community.
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