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 22, 2024, 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.

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 Oct - Nov 24	Regular Pricing Nov 25 - Feb 22	Procrastinator Special Feb 23 - Mar 8
Pro/Pro Events – Cost per Event
Pro/Pro events	$125	$125	$135
Pro ShowDance	$135	$145	$155

Refund Policy

Competitors who cancel by Friday, February 16, 2024, will receive a 75% refund of their entry fees; those cancelling between February 16, 2024, and March 1, 2024, will receive a 50% refund. Those cancelling after March 1, 2024, will not receive refunds.