When does a novice dancer have to move up to intermediate...and then on to higher grades?
I'm talking about international standard (ballroom) rules.
I'm interested because i'm trying to do a little research comparing the rules we have here in Ireland (they're published on www.dancesportireland.org )with other countries.
The I(nternational)DSF page doesn't have these rules, and they're hard to find anywhere.
So please, if you know your country's rules FOR SURE, or where to find them, please let me know

thanks

USABDA in the USA uses a proficiency point system. At this time, you must move up to the next level when you've earned three points on your current level.

You earn points as follows:

1) If there is a semi-final on your current level and you win the event, you get one point.

2) If there is a semi-final on the next level higher than your current level and you place in the top three, you get one point for your current level.

3) If there is a quarter-final on the next level higher than your current level and you make the final, you get one point for your current level.

The full USABDA rule book is available on USABDA's web site at http://www.usabda.org