What is DanceSport anyway?

Below are some of the competitions that we, our friends, or our students will be attending. Spectators and newcomers are always welcome!

January 15 - 17, 2010:
Manhattan Amateur Classic
(a.k.a. The MAC)
This is a qualifying event for the USA National Championships. In 2010, the MAC will be hosted by the NY chapter of USA Dance.

February 11 -14, 2010:
La Classique Du Quebec
Held at the Hilton Bonaventure Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, this is one of the most exciting competitions of the year, drawing couples from Canada, the US, and Europe. Even if you don't compete, this competition is worth attending for the top level amateur and professional competitions on Friday and Saturday evening.

March 27 - 28, 2010:
19th Annual Harvard Invitational
Held at the Malkin Athletic Center at Harvard University in Boston, Harvard Invitational attracts over 400 competitors from over 50 teams and studios every year. For more details visit their competitions page.

March 28, 2010:
New Jersey DanceSport Classic Spring Fling
Held at the Battista Dance Studio in Hackensack, NJ. This is one of three annual competitions held each year: the Spring Fling, Summer Sizzler, and Fall Frolic.

April 9-11, 2010: USA Dance National Championships
This is the competition that selects the couples that will represent the United States at the at the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) World Championships. In 2010, the competition will be held in Los Angeles, California.

April 24-25, 2010:
2010 MIT Open Ballroom Dance Competition
To be held in Rockwell Cage on the MIT Campus in Boston. The MIT Open is one of the largest collegiate ballroom dance competitions in the country, last year attracting over 1000 competitors from over 70 schools and studios. Stay tuned for more information.