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===== 8 MUSIC =====

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**8.1 Standard Dances — Tempi**

^ Dance ^ Class 1 ^ Class 2 ^
| Waltz | 28-30 BPM | 28-30 BPM |
| Tango | 31-33 BPM | 31-33 BPM |
| Viennese Waltz | 56-58 BPM | 58-60 BPM |
| Slow Foxtrot | 28-30 BPM | 28-30 BPM |
| Quickstep | 48-50 BPM | 50-52 BPM |

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**8.2 Latin Dances — Tempi**

^ Dance ^ Class 1 ^ Class 2 ^
| Samba | 48-50 BPM | 50-52 BPM |
| Cha Cha Cha | 28-30 BPM | 30-32 BPM |
| Rumba | 24-25 BPM | 24-25 BPM |
| Paso Doble | 58-60 BPM | 60-62 BPM |
| Jive | 40-42 BPM | 42-44 BPM |

These tempi apply to Para Dance Sport events and are set independently of the general DanceSport tempi at [[rules:conduct#r22|Rule 22 — Music Tempi]].

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**8.3 Music for Freestyle Events**

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**8.4** Athletes may choose any type of music for freestyle events.

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**8.5** Length of music:
  * **(a)** Single Freestyle — 1.30min to 2.00min
  * **(b)** Combi Freestyle — 2.30min to 3.00min
  * **(c)** Duo Freestyle — 2.00min to 2.30min

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**8.6** Music must be submitted prior to competition in mp3 format and give credit to the artist.

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**8.7** Music must be audible and clear.