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2008 Tenative Schedule of Events
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Please be ready to dance 60 minutes prior to your schedule time.
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[view a printable format]
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Monday, September 1st - Registration - Pacifica Ballroom- 12noon
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Registration open from 12noon to 10pm by the Pacifica Ballroom.
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12noon to 10pm
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Studios & Competitors
Please use this time to collect heat sheets, programs, competitor number,etc.
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Tuesday Morning, September 2nd - SESSION 1 - Pacifica Ballroom - 8:00am
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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8:00 AM
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1. “All-American” Pro/Am American Rhythm One Dance Competitions (see entry form for available dances)
Age Divisions: JA, JB, JC, JD, JE, PT, JR, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2
Closed Syllabus Levels: Newcomer, Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver I, Silver II, Gold
Open Syllabus Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold, Open Gold Star
2. U.S. National Pro/Am American Rhythm Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1(16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Levels: Closed Bronze, Closed Silver and Open Gold
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
3. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Senior American Rhythm Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: C1(61-70), C2 (71+)
Three dance championship in Cha Cha, Swing, Bolero
4. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Rhythm Scholarship Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1(16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance scholarship championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
(Final Round of the A1 unisex age division will be held this evening during Session 2)
5. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Nine Dance Championship - Rhythm Section
Unisex Age Divisions: A(16-50), B (51+)
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
End of Session 1
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Tuesday Evening, September 2nd - SESSION 2 - Pacifica Ballroom - 7:00pm
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tenative and subject to change)
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7:00 PM
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1. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Rhythm Scholarship Championship
Final round of the A1 Unisex Age Division
2. U.S. National Pro/Am Classic Show Dance Championship
3. U.S. Open to the World Grand Senior Amateur (50+) International Standard Championship
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, V. Waltz
4. U.S. Open to the World Grand Senior Amateur (50+) International Latin Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
5. U.S. National Professional Rising Star American Smooth Competition
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
6. U.S. National Professional Rising Star International Latin Competition
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
7. U.S. National Professional Theatrical Dance Championsship
(One dance competition in Tango) Couples entering this event should call the organizers at (310) 544-4636 to obtain information on the music selected. Please note that 50% of your routine must be recognizable ballroom dancing. This rule will be strictly enforced.
8. U.S. National Professional International Ten Dance Championship - Standard Section
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
9. U.S. National Professional American Nine Dance Championship - Rhythm Section
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
End of Session 2
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Wednesday Morning, September 3rd - SESSION 3 - Pacifica Ballroom - 8:00am
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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8:00 AM
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1. “All-American” Pro/Am American Smooth One Dance Competitions
Age Divisions: JA, JB, JC, JD, JE, PT, JR, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2
Closed Syllabus Levels: Newcomer, Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver I, Silver II, Gold
Open Syllabus Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold, Open Gold Star
2. U.S. National Pro/Am American Smooth Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Levels: Closed Bronze, Closed Silver and Open Gold
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
3. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Senior American Smooth Multi- Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: C1(61-70), C2 (71+)
Three dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot
4. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Smooth Scholarship Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Four dance scholarship championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
(Final round of the A1 unisex age division will be held this evening during Session 4)
5. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Nine Dance Championship - Smooth Section
Unisex Age Division: A (16-50), B (51+)
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
6. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Senior (35+) International Standard Championship
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
(Final round will be held this evening during Session 4)
End of Session 3
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Wednesday Evening, September 3rd - SESSION 4 - Pacifica Ballroom - 7:00pm
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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7:00 PM
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1. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am American Smooth Scholarship Championship
Final Round of the A1 Unisex Age Division
2. U.S. National Pro/Am South American Show Dance Championship
3. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Senior (35+) International Standard Championship (Final Round)
4. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Under 21 International Latin Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
5. U.S. National Professional Cabaret Championship
6. U.S. National Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Competition
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
7. U.S. National Professional Rising Star International Standard Competition
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
8. U.S. National Professional International Ten Dance Championship - Latin Section
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
9. U.S. National Professional American Nine Dance Championship - Smooth Section
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
End of Session 4
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Thursday Morning, September 4th - SESSION 5 - Pacifica Ballroom - 8:00am
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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8:00 AM
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1. “All-American” International Latin One Dance Competitions
Age Divisions: JA, JB, JC, JD, JE, PT, JR, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2
Closed Syllabus Levels: Newcomer, Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver I, Silver II, Gold
Open Syllabus Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold, Open Gold Star
2. U.S. National Pro/Am International Latin Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Levels: Closed Bronze, Closed Silver and Open Gold
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
3. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Senior International Latin Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: C1(61-70), C2 (71+)
Three dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba
4. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Latin Scholarship Championship
Unisex Age Division: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance scholarship championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
(Final Round of the A1 unisex age division will be held this evening during Session 6)
5. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Ten Dance Championship - Latin Section
Unisex Age Divisions: A (16-50), B (51+)
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
End of Session 5
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Thursday Evening, September 4th - SESSION 6 - Pacifica Ballroom - 7:00pm
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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7:00 PM
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1. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Latin Scholarship Championship
Final Round of the A1 Age Division
2. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Under 21 International Standard Championship
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
3. U.S. Open to the World Professional Rising Star Internatioinal Latin Competition
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
4. U.S. National Professional American Rhythm Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
5. U.S. National Professional International Standard Championship
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
End of Session 6
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Friday Morning, September 5th - SESSION 7 - Pacifica Ballroom - 8:00am
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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8:00 AM
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1. “All-American” Pro/Am International Standard One Dance Competitions
Age Divisions: JA, JB, JC, JD, JE, PT, JR, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2
Closed Syllabus Levels: Newcomer, Bronze I, Bronze II, Silver I, Silver II, Gold
Open Syllabus Levels: Open Bronze, Open Silver, Open Gold, Open Gold Star
2. U.S. National Pro/Am International Standard Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Levels: Closed Bronze, Closed Silver and Open Gold
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
3. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Senior International Standard Multi-Dance Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: C1 (61-70), C2 (71+)
Three dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
4. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Standard Scholarship Championship
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance scholarship championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
(Final Round of the A1 unisex age division will be held this evening during Session 8)
5. U.S. Open to the World Senior (35+) Amateur International Latin Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
6. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Ten Dance Championship - Standard Section
Unisex Age Divisions: A (16-50), B (51+)
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
7. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Gentlemen's International Standard Championship
Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Levels: Closed Bronze (W, T, FT), Closed Silver (W, T, FT, QS), Open Gold (W, T, VW, FT, QS)
End of Session 7
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Friday Evening, September 5th - SESSION 8 - Pacifica Ballroom - 7:00pm
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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7:00 PM
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1. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Standard Scholarship Championship
Final Round of the A1 Unisex Age Division
2. U.S. Open to the World Amateur International Standard Championship
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
3. U.S. Open to the World Professional Rising Star International Standard Competition
Five dance competition in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
4. U.S. National Professional International Latin Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
5. U.S. National Professional American Smooth Championship
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
6. World Cabaret/Exhibition Championship
Competitors will be judged performing a solo routine of their choice, not to exceed four (4) minutes, including walk-on and walk-off music. All competitors entering this event must come prepared with their own music on compact disc.
No digital tapes or cassettes please. Couples are required to perform the same number in each round.
End of Session 8
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Saturday Morning, September 6th - SESSION 9 - Pacifica Ballroom - 8:00am
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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8:00 AM
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1. U.S. National Pro/Am Pre-Teen & Junior Championships
a) Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
b) Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
c) Standard: Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
d) Latin: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
2. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Pre-Teen & Junior International Standard Championships
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
NDCA dress rules and restricted Syllabus apply in Pre-Teen Division - Bronze, Silver, Gold Syllabus only
3. U.S. Open to the World Amateur Pre-Teen & Junior International Latin Championships
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
NDCA dress rules and restricted syllabus apply in Pre-Teen Division - Bronze, Silver, Gold Syllabus only
4. U.S. Open to the World Amateur American Style Smooth Championship
Four dance championship in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
5. U.S. Open to the World Amateur American Style Rhythm Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
*6. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star American Rhythm Competition
Unisex Age Divisions: A1(16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance competition in Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
*7. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star American Smooth Competition
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Four dance competition in Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V. Waltz
*8. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star International Latin Competition
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance competition in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
*9. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star International Standard Competition
Unisex Age Divisions: A1 (16-35), A2 (36-50), B (51+)
Five dance competition in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
10. U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Cabaret Championship
11. U.S. National Pro/Am Mambo Championship
12. U.S. Pro/Am Grand Championship
The winners of the Pro/Am “Open” Latin, Rhythm, Standard, Smooth, Ten Dance and Nine Dance Championships vie for this Grand Championship title.
13. U.S. National Professional Classic Show Dance Championship
14. U.S. National Professional South American Show Dance Championship
*U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star events are open to students who have not placed in the final of the United States Open Pro/Am Scholarships in the A1, A2 or B category at any previous United States Dance Championships.
End of Session 9
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Saturday Evening, September 6th- SESSION 10 - Pacifica Ballroom - 7:00pm
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PACIFICA BALLROOM (times are tentative and subject to change)
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7:00 PM
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1. U.S. Open to the World Professional International Standard Championship. A WDC World Series Event
Five dance championship in Waltz, Tango, V. Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep
2. U.S. Open to the World Amateur International Latin Championship
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
3. U.S. National Professional Mambo Championship
4. U.S. Open to the World Professional International Latin Championship. A WDC World Series Event
Five dance championship in Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
5. Top Student, Teacher & Studio Presentations
End of Competition
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