January 10, 2027
Competition
A professional-grade ballroom and Latin competition giving young dancers the recognition they deserve.
Details
What to know before you enter
At a glance
- Date
- Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Venue
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights · Venue details
- Styles
- International Ballroom, International Latin, American Smooth, American Rhythm
- Age categories
- Minis (3–5), TB (6–7), PT1 (8–9), PT2 (10–11), J1 (12–13), J2 (14–15), Youth (16–18), U21 (19–20), Adult A (19+), Senior S1 (35+), S2 (45+), S3 (55+), S4 (65+)
- Rules
- NDCA rules and regulations apply
Entry categories
Solos
Minis · TB · PT · Junior · Youth · U21
Amateur Couples (Minis–U21)
Minis · TB · PT · Junior · Youth · U21
Amateur Couples (U21, Adult & Senior)
U21 · Adult (19+) · Senior S1–S4 (35+ to 65+)
Teacher/Student
Minis · TB · PT · Junior · Youth · U21
Exhibition Show Dance
All ages · Pro/Am, Mixed Amateur or Amateur/Amateur
Fees, levels and dance lists are on each registration form.
Sunday, January 10, 2027
Competition-day program
- 7:00 AMRegistration opens
- 8:00 AMBallroom opens
- 8:30 AMCompetition events begin
- 8:30 – 11:00 AMBallroom: Mixed Amateur, Solo, and awards
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLatin: Mixed Amateur, Solo, and awards
- 3:00 – 5:00 PMBallroom couples: PreTeen and Junior/Youth, plus awards
- 5:00 – 9:00 PMLatin couples: PreTeen and Junior/Youth, plus awards
Times are local venue time. This is the published program; final scheduling is posted during event week and may change with entries. See the full schedule.
Explore
More about the competition
- RegistrationForms, submission and payment
- ScheduleCamp days and competition day
- Judges & OfficialsMeet the judging panel and officials
- PrizesTop Teacher, Top Studio, Fordney Foundation Scholarship, 10 Dance Scholarship, Show Dance, Top Prize
- Coaches PassFree ballroom and on-deck access for coaches
- Partner SearchDancers looking for a Latin partner
Results
- Heat ListsComing soon
- Score SheetsNot yet available