MAC 2026 – What are you waiting for?

1. We have a special hotel deal for college students. Write us at info@macnyusadance.org to find out more.
2. We’ll be awarding at least $15,000 in scholarship funds.
3. All events with at least a Semi-Final will receive something.
4. All Championship events will receive something.
5. We’re a true “Freedom to Dance” competition, welcoming everyone regardless of organizational membership, gender, or whether you have a partner, as we have Solo events.
6. You don’t need to be a USA Dance member to compete and potentially win a monetary prize.
7. You don’t need to be a WDSF member (other than in our WDSF events) to compete and potentially win a monetary prize.
8. We have a full roster of events for all ages and levels.
9. We even have a few free-to-dance events (you do need a competitor pass) or half-price events, such as our Grading Rounds and Rising Star events.
10. The ballroom is beautifully decorated.
11. Registration closes in a couple of weeks, and after that, you’ll need to pay more. (https://register.o2cm.com/?event=MAC).
12. Hotel rooms are only $138.00 plus tax per night.
13. The New Jersey Hustle Congress is right in the next ballroom, and all our competitors get free access to their parties (and they party until the early hours of the morning).
14. The hotel has a free shuttle from Newark Airport.
15. Our judging panel is large, with no panel having fewer than five judges and most having at least seven.
16. Our judging panel is from across the United States and includes International judges.
17. Our Consignment Store always has great deals for you.
18. The Hair and Make-Up vendors are awesome and will make you look like a winner on the floor.
19. To commemorate your dancing, we have both photography and video options.
20. This will be our 36th year, and, as always, we’ll strive to make it the best one yet.
21. If the Consignment Store doesn’t satisfy your retail therapy needs. Your greater needs can be met with just a 10-minute drive to the Mills at Jersey Gardens — New Jersey’s largest outlet and value retail center, which boasts over 200 stores under one roof. This shopper’s paradise is anchored by top outlets like Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Pottery Barn Outlet, Saks OFF 5TH, Burlington Coat Factory, Forever 21, and Marshalls. You can find amazing values at the best brand outlets, including Michael Kors, Coach, True Religion, Nautica, PUMA, and Guess. Plus, the tax rate at this mall is only 3%.

So what are you waiting for?