Events we are a part of
Realtors across Massachusetts are dancing for Habitat for Humanity. Be dazzled by the fancy footwork these realtors have learned in a few short months.
Early this year, realtors have volunteered their time, money and talent to train in dance studios across Massachusetts to prepare for "Dancing with the Realtors" shows.
These shows have been hosted across the state to raise proceeds for Habitat for Humanity.
Manhattan Amateur Classic
http://www.nyusabda.org/mac/aboutmac.html
January 12 - January 14, 2008
New York, NY
Seacoast Classic
http://www.seacoastballroom.com/comp.htm
February 2, 2008
Dover, NH
We are proud to invite you to the Seventh Annual Seacoast Classic Ballroom Dance Competition and Winter Ball. The Seacoast Classic has proven to be a great starter competition for newer competitors, as well as a fantastic venue for experienced competitors, and spectators are always treated to an exciting display of dancing.
Eastern United States Dancesport Championships
http://www.easterndancesport.com/
February 8 - February 10, 2008
Boston, MA
The Eastern has it all - exciting ballroom dance competitions, incredible dancers, a variety of dance styles, glorious costumes and an elegant setting in one of Boston’s premier venues - the Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers.
Boston University
http://people.bu.edu/ballroom/comp08.htm
February 16 – 17, 2008
Boston, MA
Featuring a showcase by World Professional Rhytym and World Show Dance champions, Jose DeCamps and Joanna Zacharewicz.
Spring Fling
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/springfling.htm
February 17, 2008
Tampa, FL
Now in it’s 20th year. A day of dancing events, an evening of fun. Featuring cabaret champions Tomas Mielnicki and JT Thomas. A World Promotions event.
Star of the North DanceSport Competition
http://sotn.usadance-mn.org/
February 16 - February 17, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
Star of the North DanceSport Classic is Minnesota's biggest amateur ballroom competition welcoming dancers of all skill levels. New and improved for 2008.
Seventh Annual Boston University Terrier Dancesport Competition
http://people.bu.edu/ballroom/comp08.htm
February 16 - February 18, 2008
Boston, MA
Featuring Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Novemberice and Open heats.
Indiana Challenge
http://www.secondstreetdance.com/indianachallenge/index.htm
Merrillville, IN
February 21 - February 24, 2008
15h Annual Indiana Challenge 2008 DanceSport Competition $30,000 Cash & Prizes!
Galaxy Dance Festival
http://www.galaxy-dance.com/
February 22 - February 25, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
The Galaxy Dance Festival is now a proud member of the Dancesport Series!!
Holy Cross
http://hcballroom.com/default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Worcester, MA
February 23, 2008
A world class judging panel including Pat Connolly, Randy Deats, Karen Frommer, Bill Morganti, Marc Nocera, Alex Scott, Kathy St. Jean, and Jared Vigneault.
Canadian Closed Amateur DanceSport Championships
http://dancesport.chebucto.org/canadian2008.htm
February 23, 2008
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
DanceSport Atlantic, proud host of the 2008 Canadian Closed Amateur DanceSport Championships, invites you to enjoy an exciting weekend in Halifax as the country's top dance teams compete to represent Canada at the World Amateur DanceSport Championships.
University of California Berkeley Ballroom Classic
http://www.ucbd.org/classic/
Berkeley, CA
February 23, 2008
The UC Berkeley Ballroom Dancers (UCBD) is pleased to present the eighth annual UC Berkeley Ballroom Classic competition. This year, our competition will be held in Pauley Ballroom on the beautiful UC Berkeley campus. The competition is open to all collegiate and non-collegiate amateur level competitors as well as ballroom enthusiasts interested in watching some of the finest collegiate dancers in the region.
Heritage Classic
http://www.theheritageclassic.com/
February 26 - March 1, 2008
Ashville, NC
We are delighted to announce that our show on Saturday night will feature two wonderful couples - our reigning United States American Ballroom champions, Tomas Mielnicki & JT Thomas, plus 3-times United States Latin Champions and 2007 World Finalists, Andrei Gavriline & Elena Kryuchkova.
Alberta Winter DanceSport Classic
http://www.albertawinterclassic.ca/details/index.html
March 1, 2008
Calgary, Alberta Canada
DanceSport Alberta proudly presents the 2008 Alberta Winter DanceSport Classic featuring the following competitions, 2008 Western Canadian Open Amateur Standard & Latin Championships, Newcomer to Pre-Championship Events in all Age Categories, Senior Open Events, Pro-Am Events.
Dance by the Shores
http://recadmin.ucsd.edu/sports/teams/dancesport/dbts.php/
March 1, 2008
La Jolla, CA
The UC San Diego Dancesport Team is pleased to invite you to the twelfth annual Dance by the Shores. Spectacular show by Tony Dovolani & Elena Grinenko.
City Lights Ball
http://www.citylightsball.com/
March 8 - March 9 2008
San Francisco, CA
City Lights Ball is happy to offer scholarship awards and "Top Teacher" awards again, both of which promise to attract more competitors of higher caliber, and to make it even more appealing, we've increased our prize money by a substantial amount.
St Louis Star Ball
http://www.stlouisstarball.com/
March 8 - March 9, 2008
St. Louis, MO
What's new for 2008? The St. Louis Star Ball, along with all the Dancer's Cup Tour events, is offering the DVIDA scholarships. These scholarships are for the DVIDA syllabus only in the Bronze category.
- S. National American Dance Championships
http://www.byunationals.com/
March 8 - March 10, 2007
Provo, UT
Don't miss the largest Amateur DanceSport event in the country. Viewed by over 10,000 spectators. National amateur titles to be awarded in Latin, Standard, Smooth, Rhythm, Cabaret, and Formation in all age categories. This year we are proud to present the 3rd annual "Battle of Champions" competing for this years title are four of the top professional standard couples in the U.S. We are glad to welcome Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed, Garry and Rita Gekhman Igor Litvenovember and Julia Ivleva and Urs Geisenhainer and Agnes Kazmierczak, Garry and Rita Gekhman.
17th Annual Harvard Invitational Dancesport Championships
http://harvardballroom.org/competitions/invitational08/index.php
March 8 - March 9, 2008
Cambridge, MA
The highlight of the Harvard Invitational Competition is the Hanlon-Ford Ball, held on Saturday evening. The Ball features the final rounds of the open level competition, the formation team competition, professional performances, and an elegant evening of social dancing. Show dance by Ieva Pauksena and Linas Koreiva!
Spring Fling
USA Dance NE Regional DanceSport Championships
http://www.njdancesportclassic.com/aboutus.html
March 8 – March 9, 2008
Hackensack, NJ
We are: A one day all amateur event... Junior - Youth - Adult – Senior-International - American - Standard - Smooth - Rhythm – Latin. We offer prize money & scholarships at many levels. The NJ DanceSport Classics consist of a Spring Fling (in March), a Summer Sizzler (in July) and a Fall Frolic (in October).
Tri-StateChallenge
http://www.tristatechallenge.com/
March 14 - March 16, 2008
Stamford, CT
The Tri-State Challenge features Pro/Am, Amateur, and Professional Dancesport competition in American Smooth & Rhythm and International Standard & Latin. This year, introducing Argentine Tango and American Paso Doble.
High Desert Dancesport Challenge
http://www.highdesertchallenge.com/
March 14 - March 16, 2008
Lancaster, CA
Ballroom, Latin, Pro- Am, West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Jack and Jill events.
Caltech DanceSport Competition in Pasadena
http://ballroom.caltech.edu/comp/event_info.html
March 15, 2008
Pasadena, CA
The Caltech Ballroom Dance Club is pleased to present its fourth annual Dance of the Roses ballroom dance competition. This competition is open to all collegiate and non-collegiate amateur level competitors. We welcome all to compete and/or watch.
Southern States DanceSport Championships
http://www.sostatesdance.com/
March 19 - March 23, 2008
New Orleans, ,LA
This year, new age categories for all "Triple Crown Scholarship Challenges". Now you have a better chance to win in fairer and more age categories!!! Go to entry forms and print new forms.
Blackpool Junior Dance Festival
http://www.blackpooldancefestival.com/junior_dance_festival.htm
March 24 - March 30 2008
Blackpool, UK
The Blackpool Junior Dance Festival has been running since 1947 with young dancers from all over the world visiting Blackpool to compete.. The Festival held in the magnificent Blackpool Tower Ballroom celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007 and incorporates the British Junior Open Championships. As tradition states the Festival always commences on Easter Monday finishing seven days later on the Sunday. ??There are two age groups of children – Juveniles (6 to under 12 years) and Juniors (12 to under 16 years).??There are three branches of dancing – Latin American, Ballroom and Sequence. Over the seven days there are 29 competitions, 4 Team Matches and 3 Formation Competitions.
Texas Challenge Dancesport Competition
Web Site
March 27 - March 30, 2008
Houston, TX
We are so excited to be bringing you the ALL NEW Texas Challenge Dancesport Competition in full swing. Our second year saw a 35% increase in entries. We think this has to do with our reputation of always having many of the best dancers attending our event, the great audience you will dance for, as well as our very attractive package prices. Judges include: Linda Dean, David Hamilton, Patrick Johnson, Renata Koliakiniene, Ronnie Leverett and Toni Redpath.
San Francisco Open DanceSport Championships
http://www.sfopen.com
March 28 - March 30, 2008
San Francisco, CA
Teachers get points toward the Global circuit as well as the Dancesport Series,$10,000 Top Teacher first place award - one of the largest in the U.S. Amateur couples compete for scholarships in Youth and Amateur Championships, Professional Showcase choreographed by Wendy Johnson.
Micigan Dance Challenge
http://www.michigandancechallenge.com/
April 3 - April 5, 2008
Dearborn, MI
THE Global Pro-Am Closed and Open 10 Dance scholarship. $1,500 1st place price money for all dance categories. Over $40,000 in prize money.
USA Dance 2008 National DanceSport Championships
http://www.usadancenationals.com/
April 4 - April 6, 2008
Baltimore, MD
A top class competition with some of the best dancers in the country! Adjudicators will include: Natasa Ambroz, Didio Barrera, Pietro Braga, Rufus Dustin, Ian Folker, Perry Gingerich, Charlotte Jorgensen, John Kimmins, Jennifer McCalla, Brian McDonald, Ron Montez, Polina Pilipenchuk, Brian Puttockand and Maja Serve.
Philadelphia Festival Dancesport Championships
http://www.phillyfestival.net/
April 11 - April 13 2008
Philadelphia, PA
Last year’s Saturday night sold out one month prior to the event so get your entries, room reservations and especially Saturday night ticket orders in as soon as possible.
Crystal Leaf
http://www.crystalleafinternational.com/CL/CLmain.htm
April 17 - 19, 2008
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Crystal Leaf Competition is now officially the Canadian Open Dancesport Championships and is sanctioned by CADA, OADA, CDF. There will be a workshop run for the first time by the Canadian Dancesport Federation on March 15 at 5:30 PM. The Lecturers will include:?Allan Tornsberg and?Vibeke Toft of Denmark,?Greg Smith of The Netherlands, ?Carol Powell of Scotland and Rufus Dustin and Sam Sodano of the United States.
Wisconsin State Dancesport Championships
http://www.wiscstatedancechamp.com/
April 17 - April 20, 2008
Nashotah, WI
We are excited to invite you to attend the 21st annual Wisconsin State Dancesport Championships. It’s our 21st year at the Pfister and we would love to have you join us! Adjudicators will include: Debbie Avalos-Kusumi of St. Louis, MO and Marchianne Nicole of Stamford, CT.
2008 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition
http://ballroom.mit.edu/comp/
April 19 – April 20,, 2008
Cambridge, MA
2007 MIT Open has attracted more than 900 Dancers from 64 Studios and Schools, MIT Open has quarter finals or larger in 20 out of 22 categories.
Stanford Cardinal Classic
http://cardinalclassic.sbdt.org/
April 26, 2008
Stanford, CA
SBDT Presents its Ninth Annual Cardinal Classic. Last year’s show was by Linas Koreiva and Ieva Pauksena. Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s wonderful show couple.
Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships
http://www.emeraldball.com/
May 1 - May, 2008
Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel
The Emerald Ball, organized by Wayne and Donna Eng, is one of North America's leading premier dance competitions for pro/am, amateurs and professionals. With over 10,000 entries in 2007, we invite you to join us and see for yourself why this is an event you don't want to MISS!
Inter-State Dancesport Challenge
http://www.inter-statedancesport.com/about.html
May 3 - May 4, 2008
Vienna, VA
Enables amateur dancers of all abilities to compete against each other on an equal basis. Beginner dancers are encouraged to participate without fear of intimidation or embarrassment - this is the way to get started!
Atlanta Open
http://www.atlantaopen.com/
May 8 - May 10, 2008
Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Open is Dancesport Spectacular!
Dancing A La Carte
http://www.dancingalacarte.com/
May 16 - May 18, 2008
Springfield, MA
Hosted annually by David Rosinski and Jean Marchc Genereux, choreographer for “So You Think You Can Dance?”. An amateur, pro-am and professional event.
Dance Houston
http://www.randyfdancehouston.com/
May 29 - May 31, 2008
Houston, TX
We are very excited to announce the Sixth annual “Randy Ferguson’s Dance Houston” Dance sport Competition. It is our goal to provide everyone who attends our competition not only the best dance floor, music, lighting, awards, prize money, quality judges, efficient scutinering, and courteous work staff. But also the most fun and competitive dancing in the Country. We are also proud to be part of the Golden Spectrum Circuit dedicated to the satisfaction of the Pro/Am competitor.
USA Grand Nationals
http://www.usagrandnationals.com/
May 22 - May 26, 2008
Atlanta, GA
Over 1,500 dancers, ?9 divisions and 13 workshops. Thursday Early Bird Party?and free hospitality room each morning. ?Saturday and Sunday Ice Cream Social?and $40,000 in cash & awards.
Blackpool Dance Festival
http://www.blackpooldancefestival.com/blackpool_dance_festival.htm
May 22 - May 30, 2008
Blackpool, England
The Festival began in 1920 in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Covering a period of nine days this is by far the largest of all the five Blackpool Festivals.??The Festival covers Ballroom and Latin American dancing, incorporating the British Open Championships for Adult Amateur and Professional couples, plus Formation Teams. 2005 saw the introduction of two new events, the British Rising Star Amateur Ballroom and Latin Competitions.??The two Invitation events, the Professional Team Match on the Saturday and the Exhibition Competition on the Thursday evening, create a vast amount of interest and crowd appeal. ??There were 62 countries represented in 2007 and a total number of 1,829 couples entered the various events.
American Star Ball
http://amstar.accessdance.com/
May 22 - May 25, 2008
Parsippany, NJ
Some exciting new Pro/Am events and are featuring the American Star All-Around Competition. This year we will have a larger dance floor and theatrical accent lighting to produce an elegant and sparkling ambiance for your competitive events.
Peoples Choice Dancesport
http://www.peopleschoicedancesport.org/
May 22 - May 25, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
This will be a unique and exciting competition featuring Pro-Am, Am-Am, and Professional competitions in all styles.
Swing Into Summer
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/swingintosummer.htm
May 25, 2008
Naples, Florida
Same great venue and service, new name! Last year this event sold out. A day of dance events, an evening of social fun! A five star venue, gourmet meals, dancing, featuring Jesse DeSoto and Jackie Josephs, champions in cabaret.
Gumbo Of Ballroom
2008 USA Dance Southern Regional Championships followed by 2008 Louisiana Challenge
http://www.gumboofballroom.org/
June 6 – June 8, 2008
Baton Rouge, LA
USA Dance (formerly United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association) is the dance organization for all dancers! We invite you to enjoy ballroom dancing at all levels - as an art form, a lifetime recreational activity and an Olympic sport. We believe that dancing feeds the soul and brings together people in wonderful social gatherings that foster health, skill and fun!
San Diego Dancesport Championships
http://www.sandiegodancesport.com/
June 13 - June 15 2008
San Diego, CA
Fabulous All-Star Professional Show on Saturday night featuring top competitive dancers and our fabulous judges. This can't-be-missed spectacular is choreographed by our own Wendy Johnson, the Group Routine Choreographer for ABC's smash television series Dancing With The Stars.
East Coast Classic
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/ecc.htm
June 15, 2008
Savannah, GA
We are pleased to continue this event in the World Promotions calendar. Featuring Andre and Natalie Paramonov, caberet champions.
Central Florida Heat
http://www.starlightdancesport.com/heat.htm
June 19 - 22, 2008
Leesburg, FL
Over $60,00 in prizes and scholarships, including Senior pro-am scholarships.
Colorado Star Ball
http://www.coloradostarball.com/
June 19 - June 22, 2008
Denver, CO
The best show ever! This year Former World Amateur Latin Champion Riccardo Cocchi is now partnering Current United States Latin Champion Yulia Zagoruchenko.
Yankee Classic Championships
http://www.theyankeeclassic.com/
June 19 - June 22, 2008
Boston, MA
John and Cathi Nyemchek are delighted to announce 2 exciting shows;:??Victor Fung and Anna Mikhed (United Kingdom & British Open Rising Star and Asian-Pacific & Universal Standard Champions) will appear Friday evening in The Yankee Classic's Friday Evening Star Cabaret.??and Eugene Katsevman and Marchia Manusova (Undefeated United States Latin & World Games Latin Champions) will appear Saturday eveing in The Yankee Classic's Saturday Evening Star Cabaret.??Tickets for evenings, which will also include some of the best competition dancing to be seen, will be sure to sell out quickly, so remember to order yours in good time.
Millennium Dance sport
http://www.m2dance.com/
June 25 - June 29, 2008
St. Petersburg, FL
The Millennium Dance sport Championships will be at the beautiful Renaissance Vinoy. Attention all teachers!! Let us pamper you. Top Teacher purse - $19,750. Gulf Star Teachers - $2750. Upgraded Spa Rooms - for the teachers who have the most entries in by deadline. Spend you competition time in luxury.
Manhattan DanceSport Championships
http://www.manhattandancesport.com/
July 2 – July 6, 2008
Brooklyn Bridge, NY
Global dancesport series and Junior scholarships. Over $80,000 in prizes.
Imperial Star Championships
North American Dancesport Championships
http://www.northamericandancesport.com/
July 9 - July 13, 2008
Cherry Hill, NJ
North American Professional Latin, Standard, Smooth & Rhythm Championships, North American Amateur Pre-teen, Junior, Youth & Adult Latin, Standard, Smooth & Rhythm Championships, North American Pro/Am Latin, Standards, Smooth & Rhythm Championships, North American Pro/Am Team Match USA vs. Canada, and a DanceVision Mastery Camp!
Desert Classic Dancesport Festival
http://www.desertclassicdancesportfestival.com/
July 10 - July 13, 2008
Palm Desert, CA
Participate in the Global Circuit and the DanceSport Series events where pro/am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition as well as over $70,000 in professional prize money, top teacher awards, and pro/am and amateur scholarships.
Twin Cities Open Ballroom Competition
http://www.twincitiesopen.com/
Minneapolis, MN
July 10 - July 13, 2008
It's All About YOU!! The Twin Cities Open is a competition you don't want to miss!
Held annually in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we are sure that you will find the Twin Cities Open the best ever!
Virginia State Championships
http://www.dancesportchampionships.com
July 17 - July 20, 2008
Reston, VA
It is with great enthusiasm that we would like to invite you to attend the 45th Annual Celebration of the Virginia State DanceSport Championships. Pro/Am & Student/Student Showcase Solo Routines,Pro/Am & Student/Student American Smooth Closed and Open Freestyle's ,Pro/Am & Student/Student American Smooth Single Dance Championships,Pro/Am American Smooth Multi-Dance Championships,American Smooth Dancesport Series Events
Volunteer State Dance Challenge
http://volstdancechallenge.com/
July 23 - July 27, 2008
Nashville, TN
More than $55,000 in prizes. Our panel of judges includes: Dennis Rogers, Glennis Dee, Pat Treymore, Paul Holmes, Keith Todd, Paulina Polipenchuck, Marchie Hansen, David Hamilton, Chris Skates, Dan Rutherford, Nicole Carrol, John Swick, Gary McDonald and Wendy Johnson.
International Grand Ball Championships
http://www.internationalgrandball.com/
July 25 - July 27, 2008
San Francisco, CA
Big planes are under way to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Much appreciation for continued support goes out to our community of talented professional and amateur dancers, studios and volunteers.
Southern Star Mid-Summer Classic
http://southernstarusabda.org/competition.htm
July 26, 2008
Plant City, FL
The Southern Star Chapter of USA Dance has 242 members actively involved in ballroom dance, and we are very proud of our talented amateur competitors that represent Southern Star quite well in both local and national competitions.
Florida State Dancesport Championships
http://www.flstatedance.com/
July 29 - August 3, 2008
Sarasota, FL
Professional Dance Show on Thurday & Saturday Evening By "World 10 Dance & Canadian Champions Alain Doucet & Anik Jolicoeur.?Professional Dance Show on Friday Evening By World Champions Riccardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruchenko.
Seattle Star Ball
http://www.seattlestarball.com/
August 1 - August 3, 2008
Seattle, WA
Over $25,000in professional prize money, scholarship and top teacher awards, 1st places $5,000 top teachers.
Heart of American Dancesport Championships
http://www.hoadancesport.com/
August 7 – August 9, 2008
Kansas City, MO
Heart of America provides a great environment for every type of dancer. Friday evening show JT Thomas & Tomas Mielnicki (Current United States Smooth Champions). Saturday Evening Show "Celebration of Time" - choreographed by David Hamilton
(Featuring Current & Past Champions).
Bourbon Street Ball
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/bsb.htm
August 10, 2008
New Orleans, LA
All dance events are on Sunday. Saturday night is dedicated to an evening of fine dining and dancing and a great cabaret show by champions Gary and Rita Gekhman.
Nevada Star Ball
http://www.nevadastarball.com/
August 14- August 17, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
The Nevada Star Ball Dancesport Championships organized by Brian and Susan Puttock and Hilda Lanza is the oldest running NDCA recognized event in Las Vegas.
Embassy Ball Dancesport Championships
http://www.embassyball.com/
August 28 - August 31, 2008
Yucaipa, CA
The Embassy Ball DanceSport Championship is a dance extravaganza that you will not want to miss and we hope you will join us this week -end. his Year We Are Proud To Feature The Pro-Am Best Of The Best In All Four Styles. Winner Will Perform On TV At The 2008 Ohio Star Ball.
Windy City Open
http://www.thewindycityopen.com/
August 28 - August 31, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Windy City Open provides an exciting international competition for professional, amateur and pro/am competitors as well as for the growing number of spectators.
United States National Championships
http://www.unitedstatesdancechampionships.com/
September 2 – September 6,, 2008
Orlando, FL
The United States Dance Championships returns to South Florida to celebrate its 37th Anniversary when it hosts the world’s premiere collection of ballroom dance superstars for the most prestigious competition of its kind on American soil.
Galaxy Dance Festival
http://www.galaxy-dance.com/
September 12 - September 14, 2008
Mesa, AZ
The Galaxy Dance Festival is now a proud member of the Dancesport Series!!
Cleveland Dancesport Challenge
http://www.clevelanddancesport.com/
September 18 - September 20, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Home of the pro-Am Global Senior Smooth and Rhythm scholarships.
North Carolina Classic
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/northcarolina.htm
September 21, 2008
Charlotte, NC
The North Carolina Classic will offer Pro-Am and Amateur Freestyle, Scholarship and Exhibition events for every age and level as well as professional exhibition events. Professional show by cabaret champions Iveta Lukosuite and Gherman Mustic.
Florida’s Fire and Ice Ball
http://www.fireandiceball.com
September 26 - September 28, 2008
Tampa, FL
Fire & Ice is dedicated to reviving the art of ballroom dancing that almost had faded from style. For us, there are no other words to best describe our event. Fire, the heat and passion of latin dances such as the rumba and paso doble, and Ice, the cool elegance of the waltz and foxtrot. Come enjoy, feel the excitement, and discover the beauty of that which is ballroom dance
Southwestern Invitational DanceSport Championship
http://www.southwesterninvitational.com/
September 26 – 28,-2008
Cedar Park, TX
The Southwestern Invitational Dancesport Championships, organized by David Kloss, is held in Dallas Texas at the Hilton Lincoln Center, truly a world class hotel. The Southwestern is also a member of the Dancesport Series . Our adjudicators:??Colin Hillary, Sam Sodano , Rosendo Fumero, Aleksandra Gisher, Kristina Ilo, Steven Cullip, Paul Holmes, David Elkin, Connie Paley, Ia Iashvili,
Polina Pillipenchuck.
USA Dance NC Regional DanceSport Championships Heartland Classic
http://www.indyusabda.org/HC08/HC08Flyer.pdf
September 27 - September 28, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
This is a qualifying event for USA Dance’s 2009 National DanceSport Competition. Full range of ballroom dances for Preteen, Junior, Youth, Adults, Senior 1, Senior 2 and Senior 3 Offering over $3,000 in Scholarships.
Hawaii Star Ball
http://www.hawaiistarball.com/
September 30- October 3, 2008
Honolulu, HI
We are excited to announce our two Professional Shows for 2008: Arunas Bizokas and Katusha Demidova who will be doing the Ballroom Show. Eugene Katsevman and Marchia Manusova have tentatively been booked to do the Latin Show.
Constitution State Challenge Dancesport Championships
www.cscdancesport.com/
October 3 - October 5, 2008
Stamford, CT
American Style, International Style, Amateur, Junior, Pro-Am, Solo Exhibitions, Professional Open Championships, 2 Dance Seminars, Amateur, Pro-Am Closed & Open Scholarships, Saturday Evening Banquet / Professional Competition. Total Cash & Prizes Over $120,000!
First Coast Dances port Championships
http://www.firstcoastclassic.com
October 4 – October 6, 2008
St. Augustine, FL
First Coast Classic Dancesport Championship, host of The World Masters Pro and Pro-Am championships.
Hotlanta Dance Challenge
http://www.hotlantadance.com/2008/default.htm
October 15 - October18, 2008
Atlanta, GA
The Blackpool of Pro-Am - here dancers sizzle: Home of the top Pro/Am couple, Eddie Ares & Nancy Senner as seen on PBS. Global Mambo Challenge!
DVIDA National Closed Dancesport Championships
http://www.dvidaevents.com/
October 16 – October 19, 2008
Las Vegas, NV
ProDVIDA is a professional teacher organization that is open to all professional dance teachers and competitors. ProDVIDA encourages and welcomes active participation from its members in developing dance standards, promoting business innovations, and celebrating the art of dance.
Chicago Harvest Moon Championship
http://www.ballroomchicago.com/harvest_moon.htm
October 17 – October 18, 2008
Chicago, IL
Featuring on Friday, ?Peter Minkov?and?Yulia Kornilova? - International Standard and on Saturday?Alain Doucet?and?Anik Jolicoeur -?International Latin.
Dvida National Dancesport Championships
http://www.dvidaevents.com/
October 18 – October 21, 2007
Las Vegas, NV
ProDVIDA is a professional teacher organization that is open to all professional dance teachers and competitors. ProDVIDA encourages and welcomes active participation from its members in developing dance standards, promoting business innovations, and celebrating the art of dance
USA Dance Northwest Regional DanceSport Championships
http://www.usadanceseattle.org/nwregional/
October 25 - 26, 2008
Seattle, WA
A qualifying event for USA Dance National Dancesport Championships. A first class event with the best dancesport athletes!
Grand National Dance Festival & Championship
http://www.grandnationalchampionship.com/
October 29 - November 2, 2008
Miami Beach, FL
The Grand National Championships is honored to be a member of the Dancesport Series Region 3. One of your last chances to earn Series points before the Finale at the Ohio Star Ball!
Commonwealth Classic
http://www.commonwealthclassic.com/
November 1 – November 2, 2008
Brighton, MA
NDCA Sanctioned?Dancesport Series Region 1 Event. Pro-Am American & International Style Events. ?Pro-Am Scholarship & Dancesport Series Events?Showcases. ?Junior, Novice, Pre-Championship, Amateur and?Professional Events
Grand National Dancesport Championships
http://www.grandnationalchampionship.com/
November 1 - November 4, 2008
The Miami Beach Resort & Spa
The Grand National Championships is honored to be a member of the
Dancesport Series Region 3
Ballroom Blitz
http://www.worldpromotionsinc.com/bb.htm
November 1 - November 2, 2008
Orlando, FL
In addition to the fabulous venue and unique one-day format, world promotions packages offer the best value in the country.
Caribbean Dancesport Classic
http://www.caribbeandancesport.com/
November 5 - November 9, 2008
The El San Juan Hotel & Casino
CDC has found a new home, at the El San Juan Hotel & Casino. A tropical paradise, Old World charm and nonstop entertainment await you at the El San Juan Hotel & Casino. Located in the fashionable Isla Verde district of San Juan, this elegant resort is at the center of the city's beautiful beachfront and vibrant nightlife.
The 15th Annual Grand Ball
http://www.grandballroom.com/content.php?SectionID=3
November 7 - November 9, 2008
Richmond, BC Canada
The Grand Ball is a renowned international open DanceSport competition hosted annually by Andy and Wendy Wong fearuring the very best DanceSport competitors, amateur and professional, from across Canada.
Ohio Star Ball Championships
http://ohiostarball.com/
November 18th - November 23rd, 2008
Columbus, OH
Featuring World Professional Smooth & Rhythm Championships, World Pro/Am Championships, Dancesport Series Finale, Best of the Best Challenge - Grand Finale, U.S. National Collegiate Championships, Pro/Am Rising Star American Smooth & Rhythm - Age Divisions: A, B, C, Pro/Am Senior Smooth & Rhythm 3 Dance Championships, Pro/Am Standard Gentlemen Only Championship
And?Dance Camps on Friday with Toni Redpath, Rufus Dustin, and David Hamilton, and Saturday with France Mousseau, Taliat Tarsinov, and Gary McDonald, and Sunday with John Kimmins, Wendy Johnson and Mireille Veilleux.
British National Dance Championships.
http://www.blackpooldancefestival.com/british_national_dance_festival.htm
November20 - November 22 2008
Blackpool, UK
The British National Dance Championships were originally entitled, The British Closed Championships, which was confusing for many people and so, in 1997, the titles were changed. 2004 saw the 30th anniversary of the Championships, with Ballroom and Latin dancing for British couples only. The Festival covers three days and takes place in the beautiful Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens. The Juveniles and Juniors dance on the Saturday afternoon and early evening.
California Star Ball Championship
http://www.californiastarball.com/
November 28- November 30, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
We are delighted to present to you an outstanding Latin show on Saturday night and the pleasure of presenting you with a Super Standard on Sunday evening.
Southeastern States DanceSport Championships
http://www.sestatesdance.com/
December 3 - December 7, 2008
Orlando, FL
