Schedule of Events

Thursday April 30th – Sunday May 3rd 2026

Program

Thursday

Registration Opens1:00PM

Session 1: Night Club Dance

Theme – Timeless Beats: A Journey Through American Hits

Welcome party3:00 – 5:00PM

Dinner5:30 – 7:00PM

Pro-Am Showdance & Single Dance Events6:30PM

Friday

Registration Opens7:00AM

Session 2: Friday Daytime Rhythm & Ballroom

International Ballroom Single Dances8:00AM

International Ballroom Multi-Dances

International Ballroom Scholarships

Lunch12:00-2:00PM

American Rhythm Single Dance Events10:30AM

American Rhythm Multi-Dances

American Rhythm Scholarships

Session 3: Friday Evening Pro/Am Show Dance, Pro Rhythm & Ballroom

Dress Code: Formal Attire

Dinner7:00-8:30PM

Best of the Best Pro/Am Showdance9:00PM

Professional International Ballroom

Professional American Rhythm

Saturday

Registration Opens7:00AM

Session 4: Saturday Daytime Smooth & Latin

American Smooth Single Dances8:00AM

American Smooth Multi-Dances

American Smooth Scholarships

Lunch12:00-2:00PM

International Latin Single Dances3:00PM

International Latin Multi-Dances

International Latin Scholarships

Amateur Ballroom & Latin Multi-Dance Events

Latin Seminar by Daria Chesnokova (after day session) – 6:15PM

Session 5: Saturday Evening Pro Smooth, Latin, Exhibition

Dress Code: Black Tie “White, Blue, and Red colors”

Cocktail Hour7:00PM

Formal Award Dinner Gala (Celebrating 250th Anniversary of USA)7:30-9:00PM

Professional Show by Travis and Jaimee Tuft

Professional American Smooth

Professional International Latin

Professional Cabaret/Showcase

After Party (Celebrating 250th Anniversary of USA)11:30PM-1:30AM

Sunday

Registration Opens9:00AM

Session 6: Sunday – Kids day

Kids day10:00AM

Elegant Dinner & Dance, Awards Ball, Live Percussionist, and Professional Events

Email bestdancecomp@gmail.com to reserve your table today! (Formal Attire Required)