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2026 Tentative Schedule of Events

General Schedule Note:

The sequence of events below may not be presented in the order they are listed for each session. Therefore, all competitors are required to register one (1) hour prior to the start of each session in which they are competing in order to receive their competitor's number. We will attempt to schedule each session with as little conflict as possible for Pro-Am professionals competing in professional events in the same session.

All Showdance Rehearsals are MANDATORY:

Amateur/Amateur (Student/Student) events will take place at the same time as the Pro/Am events

SESSION 1

MONDAY DAY/EVE - SEPTEMBER 7TH

Sep. 7th, 2026 / 8:00AM - 11:00PM

Rhythm & Nightclub – Newcomers to Silver Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am American Rhythm One Dance Competitions
Closed & Open Pro/Am Nightclub One Dance Competitions
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Open Rhythm One Dance Competition
U.S. National Pro/Am American Rhythm Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s American Rhythm Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Style 9 - Dance Championships - Rhythm Section – Bronze & Silver Levels Only

Nightclub Events

8pm - 11pm

to be held in the Southern Hemisphere Ballroom where we turn this ballroom into a magical Night club wear your Red, White or Blue colors
Closed & Open Pro/Am Nightclub One Dance Competitions & Multi- Dance Events

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SESSION 2

TUESDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 8TH

Sep. 8th, 2026 / 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Smooth – Newcomer to Bronze Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am American Smooth One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am American Smooth Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s American Smooth Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Style 9-Dance Championships - Smooth Section – Bronze Level Only

Rhythm – Gold & Open Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am American Rhythm One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am American Rhythm Championships
U.S. National Pro/Am American Rhythm Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s American Rhythm Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Rising Star American Rhythm Competitions
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Rhythm Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Style 9-Dance Championships - Rhythm Section – Gold Level Only

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SESSION 3

TUESDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 8TH - TUESDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 2ND

Sep. 8th, 2026 / 8:30PM - 11:00PM

U.S. National Pro/Am Mambo Championship
U.S. National Professional Ballroom Showdance Championship
U.S. National Professional Theatrical Dance Championship
U.S. National Professional American Style 9-Dance Championship
U.S. National Professional International Style 10-Dance Championship

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SESSION 4

WEDNESDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 9TH

Sep. 9th, 2026 / 7:00AM - 8:00PM

Smooth – Silver to Gold Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am American Smooth One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am American Smooth Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Rising Star American Smooth Competitions
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s American Smooth Championships
U.S. National Pro/Am American Smooth Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Smooth Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to The World Pro/Am American Style 9-Dance Championships - Smooth Section – Silver – Gold Level Only

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SESSION 5

WEDNESDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 9TH

Sep. 9th, 2026 / 8:30PM - 11:30PM

U.S. National Professional Latin Showdance Championship
U.S. National Professional Cabaret Championship
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Cabaret Championship
U.S. National Pro/Am Latin Showdance Championship
U.S. National Professional Mambo Championships

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SESSION 6

THURSDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 10TH

Sep. 10th, 2026 / 8:00AM - 7:00PM

Latin – Newcomers to Gold Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am International Latin One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am International Latin Championships
U.S. National Pro/Am International Latin Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s International Latin Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Style 10-Dance Championship - Latin Section
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star International Latin Competitions
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Latin Scholarship Championships

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SESSION 7

THURSDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 10TH

Sep. 10th, 2026 / 8:30PM - 11:30PM

U.S. National Pro/Am Ballroom Showdance Championship
U.S. National Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Competition
U.S. National Professional Rising Star International Ballroom Competition
U.S. National Professional American Smooth Championships
U.S. National Professional International Latin Championships

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SESSION 8

FRIDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 11TH

Sep. 11th, 2026 / 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Ballroom – Newcomers to Silver Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am International Ballroom One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am International Ballroom Championships
U.S. National Pro/Am International Ballroom Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star International Ballroom Competitions
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s International Ballroom Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Style 10-Dance Championship —Ballroom Section
U.S. Pro-Am Exhibition & Showcase Divisions (This event will be held in the Southern Hemisphere Ballroom.)

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SESSION 9

FRIDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 11TH

Sep. 11th, 2026 / 7:15PM - 11:45PM

U.S. Open to the World Amateur Adult International Ballroom Championship
U.S. National Professional Rising Star American Smooth Competition
U.S. National Professional Rising Star International Latin Competition
U.S. National Professional American Rhythm Championships
U.S. National Professional International Ballroom Championships
Presentation of the Hall of Fame Award & John Monte Award
Pro/Am Grand Championship: “John Monte Memorial Scholarship Award” (Champions from Bronze & Silver, Gold & Open Levels in the Scholarships Events, are invited to compete.)

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SESSION 10

SATURDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 12TH / SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE BALLROOM

Sep. 12th, 2026 / 9:00AM - 6:00PM

PRE-TEEN - YOUTH | SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE BALLROOM:

Closed & Open Pro-Am AND Am-Am Smooth, Rhythm, Ballroom & Latin One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro-Am Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth American Rhythm & Smooth Championships
U.S. National Pro-Am Pre-Teen, Junior & Youth Latin & Ballroom & Championships
Open to The World Amateur – Amateur Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth Multi-Dance Championships
U.S National & Open to the World Solo Stars Championships

ADULT AMATEUR EVENTS

U.S. Open to the World Adult Amateur American Smooth Championships
U.S. Open to the World Adult Amateur American Rhythm Championships
Senior (35+) Ballroom & Latin Championship
Grand Senior (50+) Ballroom & Latin Championship

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SESSION 10

SATURDAY DAY - SEPTEMBER 12TH / NORTHERN HEMISPHERE BALLROOM

Sep. 12th, 2026 / 8:00AM - 1:00PM

ADULTS | NORTHERN HEMISPHERE BALLROOM:

Ballroom - Gold Levels

Closed & Open Pro/Am International Ballroom One Dance Competitions
U.S. National Pro/Am International Ballroom Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Rising Star International Ballroom Competitions
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am Gentlemen’s International Ballroom Championships
U.S. National Pro/Am International Ballroom Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Ballroom Scholarship Championships
U.S. Open to the World Pro/Am International Style 10-Dance Championship —Ballroom Section

1:00PM to 4PM

Amateur U21 Open to The World Championships

U21 Latin Championships
U21 Ballroom Championships

First Rounds Saturday Afternoon

1:00 PM Professional Open Ballroom - 1st Round if needed
1:45 PM Professional Open Latin - 1st Round if needed
2:30 PM Amateur Open Latin - 1st Round if needed

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SESSION 11

SATURDAY EVENING - SEPTEMBER 12TH FEATURING WORLDS TOP DANCERS & LIVE ORCHESTRA

Sep. 12th, 2026 / 4:30PM - 11:45PM

Presentation of the Top Student, Teacher, and Studio Awards
Presentation of the Jane Chiang Scholarship to Overall Top Pro/Am Students
Presentation of the Heritage Dance Foundation Martin Chiang - Perpetual Trophy of Dance Excellence
U.S. Open to the World Amateur Adult International Latin Championship - QF
WDC U.S. Open to the World Professional International Ballroom Championship - QF
WDC U.S. Open to the World Professional International Latin Championship - QF
World Professional Cabaret/Exhibition Championship - Grand Final 6

AN INVITATION: All competitors participating at the United States Dance Championships are invited to attend our farewell party at the conclusion of Saturday evening’s events. Invitations will be given when you pick up your competitor number.

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