This Schedule is subject to change. (Updated April 22, 2026)
The order of events listed here may not represent the actual order in which the heats will be presented.
Session I – Thursday, October 29th
1:00 p.m.
- American Rhythm NEWCOMER & BRONZE– Pro/Am, Student/Student, Mixed Amateur
Newcomer, Closed & Open Bronze Single Dances
American Rhythm Multi- Dance Events – CLOSED & OPEN BRONZE
Scholarships, Senior Scholarships & Gent’s Only Scholarships|
Best of the Best DSS Championships
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Session II
7:00 p.m.
- Night Club OKTOBERFEST 2026
Come dressed in your finest Bavarian Attire, enjoy Beer and Pretzels,
Bratwurst and Lebkuchen!
WHO WILL BE CROWNED KING AND QUEEN OF OKTOBERFEST?
- Night Club Closed & Open Single Dances & Multi-Dance Events
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Session III – Friday, October 30th
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet for Package Holders
8:00 a.m.
- International Ballroom – Pro/Am, Student/Student, Mixed Amateur
International Ballroom Single Dances – Closed and Open
International Ballroom Multi- Dance Events
CLOSED BRONZE, CLOSED SILVER, CLOSED GOLD, 6-Dance Events – Ballroom Section
Scholarships, Senior Scholarships & Gent’s Only Scholarships
Best of the Best DSS Championships
Open Scholarship Championships, Open Dancesport Series Championships
Open Senior Scholarship Championships, Open 10-Dance Scholarship Championships – Ballroom Section
- American Rhythm Silver & Above – Pro/Am, Student/Student, Mixed Amateur
Closed & Open Silver & Above Single Dances
American Rhythm Multi- Dance Events
CLOSED SILVER, CLOSED GOLD, 6-Dance Events – Rhythm Section
Scholarships, Senior Scholarships, & Gent’s Only Scholarships
Best of the Best DSS Championships
Open Scholarship Championships, Open Dancesport Series Championships
Open Senior Scholarship Championships, Open 9-Dance Scholarship Championships – Rhythm Section
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Session IV
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet for Package Holders
8:00 p.m.
- Amateur American Rhythm
Amateur Novice, Pre-Champ, and Open Amateur American Rhythm Championship Events - YOUTH STARS OF TOMORROW – SOLO AND FORMATION INVITATIONAL
- Best of the Best SOLOS & Showcases – ALL SOLOS will be performed Friday Evening
- Rising Star Professional Events
Rising Star Professional International Latin
Rising Star Professional American Smooth
Rising Star Professional International Ballroom
Rising Star Professional American Rhythm - Open Professional Events
Open Professional Cabaret
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Session V-A – SOLO STAR ROOM Saturday, October 31st
8:00 a.m.
- ALL SOLO STAR EVENTS will be held in the Children’s Ballroom
During the American Smooth Session in the Main Ballroom
- ALL Youth International Ballroom Events (Pro Am & Amateur)
PT Fordney Events
***NB – Junior and Youth Fordney Saturday Evening*** - 2026 only – Pre-School and Teddy Bear Amateur and Pro Am Events
Due to Halloween, so our young dancers can Trick or Treat!
Session V – Saturday, October 31st
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet for Package Holders
8:00 a.m.
- American Smooth – Pro/Am, Student/Student, Mixed Amateur
American Smooth Single Dances – Closed and Open
American Smooth Multi- Dance Events
CLOSED BRONZE, CLOSED SILVER, CLOSED GOLD, 6-Dance Events – Smooth Section
Scholarships, Senior Scholarships, & Gent’s Only Scholarships
Best of the Best DSS Championships
Open Scholarship Championships, Open Dancesport Series Championships
Open Senior Scholarship Championships, Open 9-Dance Scholarship Championships – Smooth Section
Amateur American Smooth
Amateur Novice, Pre-Champ, and Open SR Amateur American Smooth Championship Events
- International Latin – Pro/Am, Student/Student, Mixed Amateur
International Latin Single Dances – Closed and Open
International Latin Multi- Dance Events
CLOSED BRONZE, CLOSED SILVER, CLOSED GOLD, 6-Dance Events – Latin Section
Scholarships, Senior Scholarships, & Gent’s Only Scholarships|
Best of the Best DSS Championships
Open Scholarship Championships, Open Dancesport Series Championships
Open Senior Scholarship Championships, Open 10-Dance Scholarship Championships – Latin Section
Amateur International Latin
Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ Events
PT Fordney Events
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Session VI
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gala Dinner & Top Awards Ceremony
9:00 p.m.
- American Smooth Amateur
Open Amateur A NDCA Ranking Championship Events - International Ballroom Amateur
Youth Fordney Amateur Championship
Amateur Novice & Pre-Champ & SR Championship Events
Open Amateur A NDCA Ranking Championship Events - International Latin Amateur
Youth Fordney Amateur Championship Events
Open SR Championship Events
Open Amateur A NDCA Ranking Championship Events - Open Professional Events
Open Professional International Latin
Open Professional American Smooth
Open Professional International Ballroom
Open Professional American Rhythm