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 14 - 16, 2011:
Manhattan Amateur Classic
This is a qualifying event for 2011 National Championships. Also known as "The Big MAC", this competition is hosted by Greater New York USA Dance Chapter at Manhattan Center in New York City.

January 29, 2011:
La Coupe Du Defi 2011
This is a traditionally small, one day competition held in Ste Julie, just outside of Montreal. This year, the competition will include a show by Mirko Gozzoli and Edita Daniute, a truly spectacular world-class professional couple. (Well worth the price of admission, in our opinion, just to see Mirko and Edita!)

February 10 -13, 2011:
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.

April 2 - 3, 2011:
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, frequently attracting over 1000 competitors from over 70 schools and studios. Stay tuned for more information.

April 8-10, 2011:
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 2011, the competition will be held in Baltimore, Maryland.

April 16 - 17, 2011:
20th 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 Harvard Ballroom.