Top 10 Dancesport Competitions In Florida
Florida is home to some of the top dancesport competitions in the world. Below is list of the most fun and most contested dancesport competitions in the state of Florida that you don’t want to miss.
1- United States Dancesport Championships -USDSC
Starting with the most contested ones, we have on the top of the list is the United States Dancesport Championship, this is the longest on the list. It usually held in Orlando on the Labor Day Monday thru the weekend making it a 6-day event. WARNING!!! Don’t go to this event, unless you really want to compete against the very best in this country. Fierce competition is what is expected at this event. Usually, these competitors are looking to get a national title. This is definitely to avoid if this is your first competition regardless of your status, amateur or professional. This is a very well run event by Mr. Wayne Eng, and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 if you don’t mind competing against the best in United States and the world.
2- Millennium Dancesport
The next huge event in the state of Florida is the Millennium Dancesport, which had moved to other states because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but will be returning to its original home of Florida in 2023. The Millennium Dancesport is a 5-day competition, usually held in Orlando, starting from Tuesday to Saturday. Prestigious, glamorous, electrifying, are some of the word used to describe this event. One of the highlight of this event is the “Show Of Shows”, which features the best dancers in their fields. This is a very prestigious event run by Mr. Michael Chapman, and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 if you don’t mind competing against the best in United States and the world.
3- Miami Vibe
Miami Vibe is another great event on the top dancesport competitions list. This is a 3-day event held in Miami starting from Thursday to Saturday, in April. It has an international vibe to it as dancers come from all over the world to take part in in this great event, especially in the amateur divisions both Latin and standard. This is a very well run event by Mr. Andrew Philip, and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 if you don’t mind competing against the best in United States and the world.
4- Grand National Championship
This is a great world class event which has been held at the National Doral Resort & Spa in Doral. In 2019, the Grand National was the home of the ” WDC World Latin Championships”. It’s one of the few events in the United States that gets to hold world championships events. This is a very prestigious event run by Peter and Cassandra Schneider, and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 as well.
5- South Open Dancesport Championships
South Open Dancesport Championships is the dancesport event to close the year with. It’s a 3-day event for both amateurs and professionals, held near Orlando in the first weekend of December. Get ready to be pampered by Sid Pocius and his staff. He makes sure to not leave out any details. This event is suitable for both beginners and seasoned dancers as well. This is a very prestigious event run by Sid Pocius, and you should definitely put it on your calendar for 2023 as well. This is a great way to end the year on a high note.
6- Diva Dancesport Challenge
Diva Dancesport Challenge is one of the most beginner friendly dance events in Florida. It’s one of the best 1-Day dance event to start with. Let your diva out. It’s fairly competitive in the 50’s and 60’s age group, which is the the most contested Pro-Am category in the ballroom dance industry. This is a very well run event by Mr. Herb Vazquez and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 especially If you are a new competitor. Mark your calendar for April 2nd, 2023.
7- Palm Beach Classic
Palm Beach Classic is one of the most beginner friendly dance events in Florida. It’s one of the best 1-Day dance event to start with. It’s fairly competitive in the 50’s and 60’s age group, which is the most competitive Pro-Am category is the ballroom dance industry. This is a very well run event by the Olgas (Bogdanov and Foranov), and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 especially If you are a new competitor. Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 15th, 2023.
8- Encore Dancesport
Encore Dancesport is organized by Mr. Sid Pocius, a well known dance organizer of multiple other events. Very beginner friendly, Encore dancesport is held in mid-September in Palm Beach. This event is suitable for both beginners and seasoned dancers as well. This is a very prestigious One-Day event run by Sid Pocius, and you should definitely put it on your calendar for 2023 as well.
9- Miami Dancesport
This is another great dance event run by Mr. Herb Vazquez. Miami Dancesport is one of the most beginner friendly dance events in Florida. It’s one of the best 1-Day dance event to start with. Let your diva out. It’s fairly competitive in the 50’s and 60’s age group, which is the the most contested Pro-Am category in the ballroom dance industry. This is a very well run event by Mr. Herb Vazquez and you should put it on your calendar for 2023 especially If you are a new competitor. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 9th, 2023.
10-Jacksonville Star Ball
Jacksonville Star Ball is organized by Mr. Sarwat Kaluby, a well known dance organizer of multiple other events. Very beginner friendly, Jacksonville Star Ball is held in early October in Jacksonville. This event is suitable for both beginners and seasoned dancers as well. This is a very prestigious event run by Sarwat Kaluby, and you should definitely put it on your calendar for 2023 as well.
Other great Dancesport Competitions in Florida Worth Mentioning
Ballroom dancesport competitions are organized into small, medium and large events. A small ballroom dance competition is usually a 1-Day event and is usually not very contested, which make them perfect for newcomer and beginner dancers. Traditionally, a Pro-Am student dancer that wants to compete starts with a small event (1-Day), then progresses to a medium event (2-3 days), then later to much bigger events (4-6 days). There are a few bigger dance events that are also great for newcomers, and we’ll make sure to point them out.