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2020 Tentative Schedule
Please note: The final schedule of events will be posted a week prior to the start of the competition.
(Updated 02/07/2020)
“Monday Night Fever”
Session 1
Monday, April 27th
Evening Session
- Pro/Am Nightclub Closed & Open Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Studio Line Dance Challenge
- “Bobble for the Wobble” – Contest to be announced soon!
Monday Night Fever Party Hosted by Doré Designs
Session 2
Tuesday, April 28th
Day & Evening Session
American Style Rhythm Bronze & Silver Events
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Bronze & Open Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Bronze Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Bronze Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed & Open Silver Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Silver Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Silver Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Open Rising Star Multi-Dance Competition (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed 6 – Dance Championships (Ages A & B)
Session 3
Wednesday, April 29th
Day Session
American Style Smooth Bronze & Silver Events
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Bronze & Open Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Bronze Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Bronze Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Silver & Open Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Open Rising Star Mult-Dance Competition (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Silver Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Silver Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am Closed Smooth 6 – Dance Championships (Ages A & B)
Session 4
Wednesday, April 29th
Evening Session
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Gold, Open Gold & Advanced Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Gold & Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s Open Multi-Dance (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Open Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Gold & Open Scholarships (Ages A, B, C, S1, S2 & S3)
- Pro/Am American Rhythm Open 9-Dance Championships (Ages A & B)
Wednesday Evening Party Hosted by CBE Couture
Session 5
Thursday, April 30th
Day Session
International Style Ballroom Bronze Events
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Bronze & Open Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Bronze Gentlemen’s Championship (Ages A, B, & C)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Bronze Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Bronze Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Bronze 6-Dance Championship (Ages A & B)
American Style Smooth Gold & Advanced Events
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Gold, Open Gold & Advance Single Dances (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Gold & Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Open & All-In Open Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Gold & Open Scholarships (Ages A, B, C, S1, S2 & S3)
- Pro/Am American Smooth Open 9-Dance Championships (Ages A & B)
Session 6
Thursday, April 30th
Evening Session
Amateur Adult Multi-Dance & Professional Rising Star Events
- Amateur Adult Multi-Dance Events
- Presentation of Awards – Emerald Ball Top Students for American Style Rhythm & Smooth
- Presentation of Awards – Dance Vision Circuit (Top Pro/Am Rhythm & Smooth Categories)
- Professional Rising Star International Ballroom Competition
- Professional Rising Star American Smooth Competition
- Professional Rising Star International Latin Competition
- Professional Rising Star American Rhythm Competition
Thursday Evening Party Hosted by Dancebeat
Session 7
Friday, May 1st
Day Session
International Style Ballroom Silver, Gold & Advanced Events
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed & Open Single Silver Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Silver Gentlemen’s Championship (Ages A, B, & C)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Closed Silver Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Silver Scholarships (Ages A, B, C, S1 & S2)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Open Rising Star Mult-Dance Competition (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Silver 6-Dance Championship (Ages A & B)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Gold, Open Gold & Advanced Gold Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Open Gentlemen’s Multi-Dance Championship
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Gentlemen’s “Men in Black” Open Scholarships (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Gold & Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Pro/Am Closed Gold & Open Scholarships (Ages A, B, C, S1, S2 & S3)
- Pro/Am International Ballroom Open 10-Dance Championship (Ages A & B)
Session 8
Friday, May 1st
Evening Session
Amateur Youth & Professional Events
- Amateur Youth International Ballroom Championship
- Amateur Youth International Latin Championship
- Amateur Under 21 International Ballroom Competition
- Professional Open International Latin Championship
- Professional Open American Smooth Championship
- Professional Open Theatrical Show Dance Championship
- Presentation of All Awards for California Gold Rush Dancesport Circuit 2019-2020
Friday Evening Party Hosted by #ProAmRocks
Session 9
Saturday, May 2nd
Day Session
International Style Latin Events
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed & Open Bronze Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Gentlemen’s Closed Bronze Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Bronze Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed & Open Silver Single Dance Events (All ages)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Gentlemen’s Closed Silver Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, & C)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Silver Scholarships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Open Rising Star Mult-Dance Competition (Ages A, B & C)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Bronze & Silver 6-Dance Championship (Ages A & B)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed , Open & Advanced Gold Single Dance Events (All Ages)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Gold & Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Gentlemen’s Open Multi-Dance Championships (Ages A, B, C & S1)
- Pro/Am International Latin Closed Gold & Open Scholarships (Ages A, B, C, S1, S2 & S3)
- Pro/Am International Latin Open 10 -Dance Championship (Ages A & B)
Session 10
Saturday, May 2nd
Evening Session
Amateur Open & Professional Events
- Amateur Open International Ballroom Championship
- Amateur Open International Latin Championship
- Amateur Under 21 International Latin Competition
- Professional Open American Rhythm Championships
- Professional Open International Ballroom Championships
- Presentation of Awards for Top 20 Dancesport Series Winners
- Presentation of Awards for Emerald Ball Top International Students
- Presentation of the Emerald Ring to the Top Female Teacher
- Presentation of the Dee Berkley Gold Necklace to the Top Female Teacher
- Presentation of Awards for Top Teachers & Studios
- Presentation of Awards for Dance Vision Circuit 2019-2020
- Farewell Party for all Professionals & Officials following the event
Session 11
Sunday, May 3rd
Day Session
Teddy Bear, Pre-Teen, Junior & Youth Events
- Solo Presentations*
- Formation Presentations*
- Amateur & Pro/Am Teddy Bear, Pre-Teen, Junior & Youth Single Dance Events
- Amateur & Pro/Am Teddy Bear, Pre-Teen & Junior Multi Championships
- Amateur Junior 1 & 2 International Latin 5 Dance Scholarship
- Amateur Junior 1 & 2 International Ballroom 5 Dance Scholarship
- Solo Star – Teddy Bear, Pre-Teen & Junior Solo events. (Dance without a partner!)
*Due to our tight Sunday schedule: Only 5 Solos & 5 Formations will be accepted.
After the Emerald Ball
Sunday, May 4th
Puttock-Holmes Memorial Cup
Dancers come together from across the country to play a friendly game of Football (Soccer) to give remembrance to 2 Legends we have lost in our Dance Community.
To learn more about the Puttock-Holmes Memorial cup and to sign up to play or spectate, please private message Jason Daly on social media or call him at (626) 236-3304.