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!
DanceSport Competitions are set up so that even
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!