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Prize Money

Pro/Am Top Teacher Prize Money

PLACE
ENTRIES
PRIZE
1ST
350+
$7000
2ND
300+
$5000
3RD
250+
$2500
4TH
200+
$1500
5TH
150+
$1000
6TH
100+
$500
7TH
50+
$300
8TH
<50
$250

Pot of Gold

40-100 ENTRIES – $5 PER ENTRY

101+ ENTRIES – $7 PER ENTRY

These are in addition to Washington DC Open awards and to all teachers doing more than 40 entries

NOTE: Teachers must be on any type of package to qualify for POT OF GOLD.

Scholarships, Junior/Youth entries are excluded from POT OF GOLD.

EACH DANCE of Championships counts towards the POT OF GOLD. ***Entries that are less than regular price of the entry (Scholarships, Junior/Youth and some Am/Am entries) are excluded from Pot of Gold and Top Teacher Prize. Entries that were credited in any way are not eligible for Pot Of Gold.

Top Awards Categories

CATEGORY
DETAILS
SOLOS (Based on highest score)
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Gold Star, Theater Arts
TOP STUDENTS (Based on accumulated points)
Top Proficiency, Top Bronze Male & Female, Top Silver Male & Female, Top Overall, Top Overall Rising Star, Top Amateur Couple, Top Newcomer Male & Female, Top Junior, Top Youth
TOP TEACHER
Based on accumulated points
TOP STUDIO
Based on accumulated points

Professional Events

Pro Open

Ballroom, Latin, Rhythm, Smooth

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$1,500
2nd Place
$1,200
3rd Place
$1,000
4th Place
$500
5th Place
$400
6th Place
$300

Pro Cabaret & Showcase

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$1,000
2nd Place
$500
3rd Place
$400
4th Place
$300
5th Place
$200
6th Place
$100

Pro/Am Scholarship

Open

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$400
2nd Place
$300
3rd Place
$200

Closed

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$200
2nd Place
$125
3rd Place
$100

* Finals with 3 couples or less will be awarded with 1/2 prize

Amateur Scholarships

Under 21 Int'l Latin & Ballroom*

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$150
2nd Place
$100
3rd Place
$75
4th Place
$75
5th Place
$50
6th Place
$50

Pre-Teen Champs Latin & Ballroom*

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$100
2nd Place
$75
3rd Place
$75
4th Place
$50
5th Place
$50
6th Place
$50

Open Amateur Int'l Latin & Ballroom*

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$500
2nd Place
$400
3rd Place
$300
4th Place
$200
5th Place
$150
6th Place
$100

Open Amateur Am. Rhythm & Smooth*

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$150
4th Place
$100
5th Place
$50
6th Place
$50

Junior I, Junior II & Youth Champs*

Place
Prize Money
1st Place
$200
2nd Place
$150
3rd Place
$125
4th Place
$100
5th Place
$75
6th Place
$50

* Finals with 3 couples or less will be awarded with 1/2 prize

Rules & Notices

Open Professional Championships Awards
If less than 6 entries, Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event and/or reduce prize money by 50%.

Professional Theater Arts / Cabaret Awards
If less than 6 entries, Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event and/or reduce prize money by 50%.

Pro/Am Scholarship Awards
All ages, all levels, minimum of 5 couples required. If less than 5 couples, vouchers will be given in lieu of cash.

Amateur Open International Latin & Standard Scholarship Awards
If less than 6 entries, Organizers reserve the right to cancel the event and/or reduce prize money by 50%.

Youth Open International Latin & Standard Scholarship Awards
Open to ages 9-15 only. Minimum of 10 couples required. If less than 10 couples, vouchers will be given in lieu of cash.