Season 2026–27 · 68 endorsed events

Climb the board. Take home $15,000.

The only Pro/Am circuit in North America that pays the top 20 teachers. Earn points at every circuit event — the season closes at the Emerald Ball.

Heat lists, results and scoresheets, live in the DVC app.

Category leaders

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How the season works

May to May, one leaderboard.

  1. MayThe season opensEvery May competition counts double, so early entries build momentum on the board.
  2. All seasonPoints at 68 eventsYour Pro/Am single-dance and multi-dance placements and recalls earn points at every endorsed event.
  3. 12 eventsVIP package eventsWin Top Overall Pro/Am at a VIP event and your couple goes to the Emerald Ball on Dance Vision.
  4. First Saturday in MayThe Series FinalePrizes are presented at the Emerald Ball in Los Angeles. Compete there to qualify for yours.

Upcoming events

68 events this season. Here's what's next.

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At VIP package events, the Top Overall Pro/Am couple wins a $1,600 package to the Emerald Ball: up to 4 nights' hotel, VIP admission, the Invited Guest Appreciation Party and concierge service.

Prizes and awards

Top 20 teachers get paid.

  1. 1st$15,000
  2. 2nd$10,000
  3. 3rd$9,000
  4. 4th$7,000
  5. 5th$5,000
  6. 6th$4,000
  7. 7th$3,000
  8. 8th$3,000
  9. 9th$2,750
  10. 10th$2,500
  11. 11th to 20th$2,000 each

Pro/Am champions

The top student in each category wins a trophy and $1,000 in vouchers, presented at the Series Finale.

  • Bronze Ladies
  • Silver Ladies
  • Gold Ladies
  • Bronze Gentlemen
  • Silver Gentlemen
  • Gold Gentlemen
  • Multidance Ballroom
  • Multidance Latin
  • Multidance Smooth
  • Multidance Rhythm
Prize rules

The DVC app

Your competition hub, on the floor.

Heat lists, results, scoresheets and schedules for every circuit event, plus your live standing.

Dancers in emerald gowns and tuxedos gathered on the floor at the 36th Emerald Ball

Series Finale

Every season ends at the Emerald Ball.

Los Angeles, the first Saturday in May. Winners are crowned and the top 20 teachers collect their prizes.

Visit emeraldball.com →