Preliminary Listing of Events

Closing Date for entries is Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.


Entry fees are per couple, per event.
An admission ticket into the event is required in addition to the entry fee.

Entries will not be accepted wihout payment.
Entries submitted prior to the closing date, but not paid by the closing date, will have the late fee added to their amount due.

Late fees  commence on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.
Late entries will only be accepted when an additional round is not required.

Online entries will not be accepted commencing March 5, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.


Please note that competitors will be allowed to dance no more than three events in any given style, including if they dance up to another age category.

Entries must be submitted online.  Go to the "Competitors" tab, then select "Online Registration".

 

U.S. NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entry Fees
$40.00 through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$50.00 commencing FEBRUARY 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
U.S. National Adult Amateur Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Saturday evening
U.S. National Adult Amateur Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Friday evening
U.S. National Adult Amateur Rhythm (CC,R,SW,B,M) Wednesday evening
U.S. National Adult Amateur Smooth (W,T,F,VW) Thursday evening
U.S. National Adult Amateur Cabaret (4:00 of music allowed plus 0:45 total on & off) Qualify Wednesday evening (will take place in 2206 Richards Building if more than 12 in the qualifying round), Final Saturday evening
U.S. National Adult Amateur Ten-Dance - will be determined by using NDCA rule III.D.35.a.
U.S. National Under 21 Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 4 (at least one of the partners is at least 16 years old, and neither member of the partnership is 21 years of age or older on the day of the competition)
U.S. National Under 21 Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 3 (at least one of the partners is at least 16 years old, and neither member of the partnership is 21 years of age or older on the day of the competition)
U.S. National Senior I Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 4 (one partner must have reached their 35th birthday and the other their 30th birthday)
U.S. National Senior II Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 3 (one partner must have reached their 45th birthday and the other their 40th birthday)
U.S. National Senior III Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 2 (one partner must have reached their 55th birthday and the other their 50th birthday)
U.S. National Senior IV Ballroom (W,T,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 3 (one partner must have reached their 65th birthday and the other their 60th birthday)
U.S. National Senior I Latin (CC,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 3 (one partner must have reached their 35th birthday and the other their 30th birthday)
U.S. National Senior II Latin (CC,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 2 (one partner must have reached their 45th birthday and the other their 40th birthday)
U.S. National Senior III Latin (CC,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 3 (one partner must have reached their 55th birthday and the other their 50th birthday)
U.S. National Senior IV Latin (CC,S,R,J) Saturday daytime - block 2 (one partner must have reached their 65th birthday and the other their 60th birthday)
Senior I, II, III, & IV combined Rhythm (CC,R,SW,B,M) - Wednesday evening - a six couple final will be required for this to become a National Championship (NDCA rule III.D.6.)
Senior I, II, III, & IV combined Smooth (W,T,F,VW) - Wednesday daytime - block 1 - a six couple final will be required for this to become a National Championship (NDCA rule III.D.6.)
U.S. National Youth Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Saturday daytime - block 2
U.S. National Youth Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Friday daytime - block 2
U.S. National Youth Rhythm (CC/R/SW/B/M) - Wednesday daytime - block 2
U.S. National Youth Smooth (W,T,F,VW) Wednesday daytime - block 1
U.S. National Junior I Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 4
U.S. National Junior II Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday evening
U.S. National Junior I Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 2
U.S. National Junior II Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday evening
U.S. National Junior I Smooth (W,T,F,VW) Thursday evening
U.S. National Junior II Smooth (W,T,F,VW) Thursday evening
U.S. National Junior I & II combined Rhythm (C,R,SW,B,M) Wednesday daytime - block 2
U.S. National Pre-Teen I Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 1 (closed to Bronze, Silver, & Gold syllabi)
U.S. National Pre-Teen II Ballroom (W,T,VW*,F,Q) Friday daytime - block 2 (closed to Bronze, Silver, & Gold syllabi)
U.S. National Pre-Teen I Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 2 (closed to Bronze, Silver, & Gold syllabi)
U.S. National Pre-Teen II Latin (C,S,R,PD,J*) Saturday daytime - block 3 (closed to Bronze, Silver, & Gold syllabi)
Pre-Teen I & II combined Rhythm (CC,R,SW,B,M) Wednesday daytime - block 2 (closed to Bronze & Silver syllabi) - a six couple final will be required for this to become a National Championship (NDCA rule III.D.6.)
Pre-Teen I & II combined Smooth (W,T,F,VW) Wednesday daytime - block 2 (closed to Bronze & Silver syllabi) - a six couple final will be required for this to become a National Championship (NDCA rule III.D.6.)
 
* Note: in all five dance Ballroom U.S. Championships the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep will be danced in the preliminary rounds, then the Viennese Waltz will be added for the Semi-Final and Final rounds
* Note: in all five dance Latin U.S. Championships the Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Paso Doble will be danced in the preliminary rounds, then the Jive will be added for the Semi-Final and Final rounds

 
 
MULTI-DANCE NOVICE & PRE-CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
Entry Fees
$40.00 through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$50.00 commencing February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Adult Pre-Championship Ballroom (W,T,Q) Friday daytime - block 1
Adult Pre-Championship Latin (C,S,R) Thursday daytime - block 5
Adult Pre-Championship Rhythm (CC/B/M) Wednesday daytime - block 2
Adult Pre-Championship Smooth (W,T,F) Wednesday daytime - block 1
Adult Novice Ballroom (W,Q) Thursday daytime - block 2
Adult Novice Latin (S,R) Friday daytime - block 2
Adult Novice Smooth (W,F) Thursday daytime - block 1
Youth Pre-Championship Ballroom (W,T,Q) Thursday daytime - block 2
Youth Pre-Championship Latin (C,S,R) Wednesday daytime - block 3
Youth Pre-Championship Rhythm (CC/B/M) Wednesday evening
Youth Pre-Championship Smooth (W,T,F) Thursday daytime - block 1
Junior II Pre-Championship Ballroom (W,T,Q)  Thursday daytime - block 3
Junior II Pre-Championship Latin (C,S,R) Wednesday evening
Junior II Pre-Championship Smooth (W,T,F)  Wednesday daytime - block 1



SCHOOL SYLLABUS NEWCOMER EVENTS
Entry Fees
No charge through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$10.00 commencing February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Elementary School - Newcomer Rhythm (SW) Saturday daytime - block 3
Junior High School - Newcomer Rhythm (SW) Wednesday daytime - block 4
High School - Newcomer Rhythm (SW) Thursday daytime - block 1
 
SCHOOL SYLLABUS EVENTS
Entry Fees
$10.00 through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$20.00 commencing February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Elementary School - Syllabus Ballroom (Q) Thursday daytime - block 2
Elementary School - Syllabus Latin (PD) Thursday daytime - block 5
Elementary School - Syllabus Smooth (F) Friday daytime - block 1
 
Junior High School - Syllabus Ballroom (Q) Saturday daytime - block 1
Junior High School - Syllabus Latin (R) Friday daytime - block 1
Junior High School - Syllabus Smooth (F) Wednesday daytime - block 1
 
High School - Syllabus Ballroom (W) Thursday daytime - block 2
High School - Syllabus Latin (S) Friday daytime - block 2
High School - Syllabus Smooth (F) Saturday daytime - block 1


U.S. NATIONAL FORMATION TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Entry Fees for Junior & Youth teams
$50.00 through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$75.00 commencing February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
U.S. Youth Ballroom Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Tuesday - block 1, final for Division III Wednesday - block 5, final for Division II Thursday daytime - block 5, final for Division I Friday evening
U.S. Youth Latin Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Tuesday - block 2, final for Division III Wednesday evening, final for Division II Thursday evening, final for Division I Saturday evening

U.S. Junior Ballroom Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Tuesday - block 2, final for Division III Wednesday evening, final for Division II Thursday daytime - block 5, final for Division I Saturday daytime - block 3
U.S. Junior Latin Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Tuesday - block 1, final for Division III Wednesday - block 5, final for Division II Thursday - block 5, final for Division I Friday daytime - block 4

Entry Fees for Pre-Teen teams
$25.00 through February 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
$50.00 commencing February 12, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
U.S. Pre-Teen Ballroom Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Saturday daytime - block 3, final for Division II Saturday daytime - block 3, final for Division I Saturday evening
U.S. Pre-Teen Latin Formation Championship - qualifying round for all teams Friday daytime - block 3, final for Division II Friday daytime - block 3, final for Division I Friday evening


BYU CLASS EVENTS - (online entry is through the university system)
Online registration is through February 25, 2025)
BYU Dance 180 - Bronze American (Cha-Cha) Saturday daytime - block 1
BYU Dance 181 - Bronze Country Western (Two Step) Wednesday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 184 - Bronze Ballroom (Quickstep) Wednesday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 185 - Bronze Latin (Samba) Thursday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 280 - Silver American (Swing) Wednesday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 281 - Silver Country Western (Polka) Wednesday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 284 - Silver Ballroom (Waltz) Wednesday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 285 - Silver Latin (Rumba) Thursday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 380 - Gold American (Foxtrot) Thursday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 382 - Gold I Ballroom (Tango) Wednesday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 383 - Gold I Latin (Paso Doble) Thursday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 384 - Gold II Ballroom (Waltz) Wednesday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 385 - Gold II Latin (Samba) Thursday daytime - block 3
BYU Dance 480 - Gold Bar American (Mambo) Thursday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 484 - Gold Bar Ballroom (Foxtrot) Wednesday daytime - block 4
BYU Dance 485 - Gold Bar Latin (Paso Doble) Thursday daytime - block 4