Professional Event Rules

Eligibility

Professional competitors: Must be Ballroom Professional DanceSport Athlete members in good standing of USA Dance.

All events at this competition are gender neutral.This means that regardless of a dancer’s gender, they are welcome to compete in the role that best suits them and all amateur couples of any configuration will compete on the floor together.

Dress code: Professional Events and Adult Pro-Am Events dress code is Good Taste Rule only and dresses are allowed to have skin tone, non-stoned opaque dance pants.

For USA Dance membership registration, visit www.usadance.org/membership.

Professional Dance Events

American Smooth

Championship (WTFV)
Professional Showdance*

American Rhythm

Championship (CRSwBM)
Professional Showdance*

International Standard

Championship (WTVFQ)
Professional Showdance*

International Latin

Championship (SCRPJ)
Professional Showdance*

All professional events are open age category.
*All Showdance couples must submit a video of their Showdance entry by February 19, 2025, to the Vice President of DanceSport – Ballroom Division.

Awards and Scholarships

Up to $19,800 in cash prizes will be awarded to first through sixth places. Organizer reserves the right to reduce scholarships if less than a full final in the event.

Award ceremonies will be held throughout the competition.

Competitor Fees

Event fees for Professional Ballroom Athlete Nationals participants include a per couple entry fee for each event entered; entrance to the ballroom all weekend; admission to the Friday afternoon Social Dance to be held on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Event Fees

Type	Price
	Early Bird Special Dec - Jan 22	Regular Pricing Jan 23 - Feb 19	Procrastinator Special Feb 20 - Mar 14
Pro/Pro Events – Cost per Event
Pro/Pro events	$135	$145	$155
Pro ShowDance	$135	$145	$155

Refund Policy

Competitors who cancel by Friday, March 21, 2025 will receive a refund, minus a 10% administrative charge. Competitors who cancel after March 21, 2025 will need to inform the Registrar via email why they are cancelling and may need to present material backing up their reason for cancelling. Refunds may be offered at the rate of 65% minus the 10% administrative charge. Refunds will only be given for Competitor Passes and Dance Fee. There will be no refunds for Spectator Tickets, Workshop or Party tickets.