Featured event
California Chic Classic
Jan 16, 2027 · Newport Beach, CA
Early bird 5% off for entries before Dec 1
Season 2026–27 · 70 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.
Featured event
La Classique du Quebec
Feb 11–14, 2027
The 51st anniversary edition
Featured eventVIP package
Florida Star Ball
Feb 18–21, 2027 · St Petersburg, FL
Organized by John DePalma and Marianne Nicole
Featured event
Nashville Ballroom Challenge
Apr 17, 2027 · Nashville, TN
Top Teacher prizes: $2,000, $1,000 and $500
How the season works
May to May, one leaderboard.
- MayThe season opensEvery May competition counts double, so early entries build momentum on the board.
- All seasonPoints at 70 eventsYour Pro/Am single-dance and multi-dance placements and recalls earn points at every endorsed event.
- 13 eventsVIP package eventsWin Top Overall Pro/Am at a VIP event and your couple goes to the Emerald Ball on Dance Vision.
- First Saturday in MayThe Series FinalePrizes are presented at the Emerald Ball in Los Angeles. Compete there to qualify for yours.
Upcoming events
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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.
- 1st$15,000
- 2nd$10,000
- 3rd$9,000
- 4th$7,000
- 5th$5,000
- 6th$4,000
- 7th$3,000
- 8th$3,000
- 9th$2,750
- 10th$2,500
- 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
The DVC app
Your competition hub, on the floor.
Heat lists, results, scoresheets and schedules for every circuit event, plus your live standing.
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 →