Have you seen
Championship Ballroom Dancing
on Television?
Well we can’t
promise you’ll be on TV, but here at DanceWell we’re ready to turn you
into a
Star!
Although
DanceWell does not teach the "extreme technique and styling" of national
champions, DanceSport Competitions are set up so that beginners can
participate. In the special Newcomers category you need only have taken
lessons for as few as 2 or 3 months. Try it! If you like it, you can
progress through the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.
Are you worried
that you don’t have a partner? You can dance with your instructor at the
competitions. Then get ready to handle all those phone calls from
would-be partners as they watch you improve.
Good luck!
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DanceSport FAQ
What is
DanceSport?
A Ballroom Dance
“DanceSprot” Competition is an organized dance event that invites people
of all ages and levels to participate in the sport and hobby of
Ballroom Dancing. It is usually held at a hotel so
that dancers from all over the country can participate.
Competition, shows and general dancing from morning till midnight for
two days! Spectators can see dancing at all levels —
from beginners through professional, and witness, live, some of the
finest Ballroom Dancing in the world today.
Why dance in
a competition?
Besides fun,
excitement, challenge and accelerated learning, what more?
Dancesport competitions create a clear goal for you and your dancing. By
having a “date” to shoot for, you will find that you get more $$ value
out of your lessons and classes because of your new focus. Hobbyist
students who compete tend to learn faster and dance with more technique
and style than those who take lessons for social dancing only.
Camaraderie among competitors, receiving and giving encouragement,
measuring improvement in skills from event to event, all causes most of
us to feel a sense of accomplishment, and we are inspired to learn more
and more.
What if I’m
just a beginner?
The competitions
are set up to include dancers at all levels. The “newcomer”
division is designed for students who have been dancing just a few
months.
What if I
don’t like competitions?
Most people who
participate in Ballroom Dance
Competitions are not in it for “winning”. The way we
approach it is more like you are competing with yourself. It’s an
opportunity to set a goal, work hard, then go out and do it.
Who do I dance
with and what is the format?
If you have a partner, you may dance together. Most people
however, do not have partners in the early stages of learning so they
dance with their teachers. This is called Pro-Am or
Student-Teacher.
What is the
cost?
The entry fees
vary somewhat with each competition, but generally it costs between $45
- $65 to dance in a group event with several couples on the floor, and
$60 - $110 to dance a solo routine. In addition, an event ticket
usually costs about $14 per day, more if you attend the evening
dinner/show/dance.
I’d like to
try that. Now what?
Great! We
are excited and so pleased to have you participate! Now we’ll make
a plan of action! Which dance steps to use, how to create and keep a
beautiful dance frame, how to navigate a large floor, what are the
expectations of the judges - in short, preparation, preparation,
preparation! Your teacher will tell you all the details of the
particular competition coming up such as dates, what you will dance,
what you will wear, when to show up, etc. We know you will have a
great time and will learn a lot!