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You can find answers to frequently asked questions here!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”|700|||||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Can I host a CTST contest locally at a bar or studio?” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n Absolutely! We are here to help, though there are many requirements for a contest that people generally aren\u2019t aware of. Have you given consideration to the following?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I apply to host a CTST competition?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Do you have any recommended CTST judging guidelines?” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes! Country Two Step Tour has a Judging Guidelines document available on the Documents and Forms<\/a> page.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Where can I get my questions answered about the CTST-NCDC partnership for 2026?” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n There is a whole webpage<\/a> dedicated to answering your questions!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I am DJing a CTST competition. What considerations should be given when I select music?” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n For all competitions, songs should have a traditional two step timing with a driving beat on the 1, 3, 5, and 7. This is particularly critical for Newcomer and Novice CTST contests in which judges are primarily assessing timing and rhythm.<\/p>\n For Newcomer and Novice CTST contests, the beats per minute should fall between 160 and 180. Avoid using songs which require dancers to double-time the music. Please see the “Top 10 Novice\/Intermediate” or “Novice\/Intermediate” playlists on the CTST Playlists page<\/a> for samples\/recommendations.<\/p>\n For Intermediate CTST contests, follow the Novice guidelines above for the first and\/or second song. For the last song in a heat, a faster song and\/or a song with simple breaks is appropriate. One song which requires dancers to double-time the music is acceptable but not necessary or recommended. Please see the “Top 10 Novice\/Intermediate” or “Novice\/Intermediate” playlists on the CTST Playlists page<\/a> for samples\/recommendations.<\/p>\n For Advanced\/All Star CTST contests, the songs played should vary in their speed such that at least one should be slower, and at least one should be faster. All songs played should have breaks. One song which requires dancers to double-time the music is acceptable but not necessary or recommended. Please see the “Top 10 Advanced\/All Stars” or “Advanced\/All Stars” playlists on the CTST Playlists page<\/a> for samples\/recommendations.<\/p>\n For Sophisticated\/Masters CTST contests, it is recommended to play songs with a variety of speeds and complexity since these contests are held across all skill levels.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Does an event have to be UCWDC sanctioned to host a CTST competition?” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n No! Any “event” can apply to host a CTST competition. We welcome bars, events featuring any styles of dance, county fairs, dance studios, etc. to apply to host a CTST competition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How were CTST points assigned at Forever Country in 2024?” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n At Forever Country in 2024 CTST points were assigned as follows:<\/p>\n Forever Country Dance Fest allocated points this way because they had custom made buckles and pendants with division rankings, but want to stay consistent with CTST rules to maintain the integrity of the Country Two Step Tour ranking process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”I am a Scoring Coordinator and would like a raw data file for CTST points. Do you have one?” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Yes! The raw data file is available here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and should reflect the current standings at the time of download.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#7EBEC5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/countrytwosteptour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Full_CTST_Logo-01-NoBoot-white-scaled-e1764964176681.png” alt=”CTST – Country Two Step Tour” title_text=”Full_CTST_Logo-01-NoBoot-white” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Contact Us” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Events or CTST past and future competitors can email us at info@countrytwosteptour.com.<\/a><\/span> You can find answers to frequently asked questions here!Absolutely! We are here to help, though there are many requirements for a contest that people generally aren\u2019t aware of. Have you given consideration to the following? VENUE – A Two Step Jack and Jill needs a floor large enough to accommodate the dance. 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contest? The CTST Rules contain a minimum floor size required to host a CTST competition.<\/li>\n\n
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