Editor’s Note: Stuart Lucas and the Senior Committee continue to keep all of USA Dance informed and ensure the individual dancer’s voice is heard. American Dancer thanks Stuart and his team for making a difference!
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Greetings Seniors!
As you know, you can find out your individual proficiency level by going to the USA Dance website and clicking on “Athlete Class & Proficiency Points” under the Ballroom menu tab.
Resources – Proficiency Points and Qualifying for Nationals
Please note, there are two wonderful resources to help understand the new system and how it relates to competition registration and qualifying for Nationals.
- Under the “Athlete Class & Proficiency Points” there is a comprehensive document that explains the details of the Proficiency Point System (PPS). Here is a link for your convenience: Proficiency Points – A Primer Document. This document explains the system, individual proficiency levels, and what that means for registration in competitions and qualifying for nationals.
- American Dancer has an exceptional article, “Important Update: USA Dance Competitions.” In it, you find information on upcoming competitive events, links to the DanceSport Calendar, additional information on the PPS, and more!
Midwest Regional DanceSport Championships
The Midwest Regional DanceSport Championships are only 17 days away! Late registration ends October 24th. Register here: Midwest Regions Dancesport Championships.
Upcoming Challenge & Regional Events:
- November 15, 2025; Grand Prix Dancesport Championships (Regional) Redwood City, CA
- December 5-7 2025; Hot Ballroom Dancesport Championships (Challenge/WDSF), Los Angeles,CA
- January 17-19, 2026; The MAC (Regional/WDSF), Newark, NJ
- February 27 – March 1, 2026, Southeastern Dancesport Championships (Regional/WDSF), Dunwoody, GA
- March 27-29, 2026, USA Dance Ballroom Dancesport Championships (Nationals), Pittsburgh, PA
- June 6-7, 2026, Kansas City Dance Classic (Regional), Overland Park, KS
Swag Store
Finally, don’t forget to get your USA Dance Swag on by shopping at the USA Dance Swag Store. Support our vendor partners by shopping at the Vendor Marketplace, where you will receive free shipping by using the code USADANCE.
See you on the dance floor!
Senior Committee:
Stuart Lucas, Chair
Cathy Linn
Christine Newman
Karen Turner
Ken Wellens
Lee Oswalt
Matt Wedin
Editor’s Notes:
- Thank you to Stuart Lucas and the Senior Committee for keeping everyone informed!
- If you are viewing this post on your phone, scroll down to see the Competition Posters.
- If you have questions about your competition Proficiency Points, contact Lev Vesnovskiy.
