Dance Your Way 2021
April 27th – May 2nd, 2021
1.
Traditional Style
(Live in Person)
Dallas, Texas
2.
Virtual Pre-Recorded
(At home or studio)
Open to the World
3.
Virtual Live on Zoom
(At home or studio)
Open to the World
Each event is separate and will be judged on its own. Scholarships and Professional events will be held ONLY in person in Dallas, TX.
Emerald Ball COVID-19 Guidelines for all Live in Person attendees:
(Updated 02/19/2021)
One of the largest & most prestigious dancesport competitions
Known for it’s outstanding Pro/Am, Amateur & Professional attendance plus an unmatched atmosphere on and off the dance floor
Experience it to believe it!
A Message from the Organizers
We’re thrilled to announce that we will run Emerald Ball 2021.
We understand the immense devastation 2020 brought upon our industry. As organizers of the Emerald Ball, we believe it is our duty to think creatively and offer unique solutions that keep our dancers fulfilled, and our industry afloat.
We realize that our competitors, teachers, and studios carry differing opinions in how they’d wish to continue competing during the pandemic. As a result, the Emerald Ball will offer 3 competitive formats for those who’d like to participate.
We are looking forward to a successful year and hope this provides you with a bit of hope during this time—keep on dancing.
Sincerely,
Wayne & Donna Eng
Traditional Style (Live in Person)
Dallas, TX
For dancers looking to compete in the beloved traditional style of competition, Emerald Ball will relocate this year to Dallas, Texas, April 27 – May 2, 2021.
In consideration of COVID-19 concerns, this new location will provide a 27,000 square foot ballroom for the competition to host in. This new, spacious floor plan, along with our explicit following of CDC protocols, will provide dancers with the appropriate space for social distancing and an environment where they compete with confidence.
Traditional Style
(Live in Person)
Dallas, TX
For dancers looking to compete in the beloved traditional style of competition, Emerald Ball will relocate this year to Dallas, Texas, April 27 – May 2, 2021.
In consideration of COVID-19 concerns, this new location will provide a 30,000 square foot ballroom for the competition to host in. This new, spacious floor plan, along with our explicit following of CDC protocols, will provide dancers with the appropriate space for social distancing and an environment where they compete with confidence.
A document outlining our specific COVID-19 protocols will be released soon after this announcement.
Virtual Pre-Recorded
Open to the World
Emerald Ball will host a virtual event for those who will not travel, but still wish to participate. Open to all, dancers will submit prerecorded dances for our world-class panel of adjudicators to score and critique. This allows for participation in the safety of the dancer’s home or studio.
Virtual Live on Zoom
Open to the World
For competitors who want the best of both venues, our live event, open to the world, will be held in the North American Central Time Zone. Competitors can compete via livestream during the Emerald Ball from their own home or studio. This is a great way to be adjudicated in real time!
Virtual Pre-Recorded
Open to the World
Emerald Ball will host a virtual event for those who will not travel, but still wish to participate. Open to all, dancers will submit prerecorded dances for our world-class panel of
adjudicators to score and critique. This allows for participation in the safety of the dancer’s home or studio.
Virtual Livestream
Open to the World
For competitors who want the best of both venues, our live event, open to the world, will be held in the North American Central Time Zone. Competitors can compete live via Zoom during the Emerald Ball from their own home or studio. This is a great way to be adjudicated in real time!
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April 27th – May 2nd, 2021
Dallas, TX