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Shining Bright: Kids Solo Star Events Return to the 2026 Emerald Ball!

by Wayne & Donna Eng (Organizer of the Emerald Ball)

January 27, 2026

Shine Solo at the 2026 Emerald Ball!

Calling all Pre-Teen, Junior, and Youth Dancers!

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The Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships [cite: 1] [cite_start]are thrilled to announce the return of the Solo Star events for our 2026 competition[cite: 61]. [cite_start]This is a premier opportunity for young dancers to take center stage and showcase their individual talent on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026[cite: 60].

        [cite_start]"Solo Star events are danced without a partner; the competitor is judged on a solo execution of their syllabus material." [cite: 23]
    

Why Compete in Solo Star?

Independent Judging: Male and female competitors are judged separately[cite: 24, 86].
Growth Opportunities: Competitors may dance up one age level[cite: 25, 87].
Professional Atmosphere: Experience the thrill of performing in the Pacific Ballroom[cite: 60, 119].

Event Information

[cite_start]When: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 [cite: 60]
[cite_start]Where: Hilton Los Angeles Airport [cite: 61]
[cite_start]Entry Deadline: March 31st, 2026 [cite: 2, 63]

Age Categories:
[cite_start]• Teddy Bear (7 & under) [cite: 35, 99]
[cite_start]• Pre-Teen 1 & 2 (9-11) [cite: 36, 37, 100, 101]
[cite_start]• Junior 1 & 2 (12-15) [cite: 38, 39, 102, 103]
[cite_start]• Youth (16-18) [cite: 40, 104]

Flexible Competition Levels

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We offer both Single Dance [cite: 8] [cite_start]and Multidance [cite: 69] formats in International Ballroom and Latin styles. [cite_start]Whether you are competing in Closed Newcomer or Open Gold[cite: 41, 54], there is a category designed for your current level of expertise.