Go Wild Minneapolis Dancesport
NDCA sanctioned competition · Michael Butler and Oxana Kashkina
What this competition is like
4 editions on record · 2023–2026
Almost entirely Pro-Am — 88% of all entries
Last held 2026: 152 events, 334 entries · +53% on the year before
The three sports in the room
Deepest fields · amateur and professional only
- 4JR Challenge AM/AM Closed Bronze P1 Int'l Latin (CC,R,J) · 2026
- 33-Dance Challenges Closed Bronze JR AM/AM Amer. Smooth (W,T,F) · 2023
- 33-Dance Challenges Newcomer A AM/AM Amer. Smooth (W,T,F) · 2023
- 3AC-P1 Newcomer Int'l Cha Cha · 2026
- 3AC-P1 Newcomer Int'l Jive · 2026
- 3AC-P1 Newcomer Int'l Rumba · 2026
Entries per edition
Styles it runs
American Smooth · American Rhythm · Nightclub / Other · International Latin · International Standard · Other
Age divisions
Adult · Junior
Derived from this competition’s own published results. Figures describe past editions and are not a forecast — a programme can change from one year to the next.
Schedule & heats
The session schedule and heat lists publish here as the organizer finalizes them — typically 2–3 weeks before the first round.
Publishes when the organizer connectsRegistration
Entries open through the organizer. When WDF registration connects, dancers will enter, pay, and track status right here.
Publishes when the organizer connectsHotel & travel
Host-hotel block, negotiated rates, and travel guidance for competitors and families.
Publishes when the organizer connectsAdjudicators
The invited panel, chairman of judges, and scrutineer — published with organizer confirmation.
Publishes when the organizer connectsMore in the United States
Manhattan Dance Championships
Brooklyn, NY · Jul 1–5, 2026
Desert Classic Dancesport Championships
Palm Desert, CA · Jul 8–12, 2026
Twin Cities Open DanceSport Competition
Minneapolis, MN · Jul 9–12, 2026
Miami DanceSport
Miami, FL · Jul 12, 2026
Virginia State Dancesport Championships
Reston, VA · Jul 15–19, 2026
North Carolina Open
Charlotte, NC · Jul 18, 2026
Orlando Dance Classic
Orlando, FL · Jul 19, 2026
Volunteer State Dance Challenge
Nashville, TN · Jul 22–25, 2026
DBDC - A Legendary Celebration
Boston, MA · Jul 23–26, 2026
International Grand Ball DanceSport Championships
Burlingame, CA · Jul 23–26, 2026
Empire Open Dance Festival
Jersey City, NY · Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026
Florida State DanceSport Championships
Sarasota, FL · Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026
San Antonio Classic
San Antonio, TX · Aug 1, 2026
Fantasy Ball DanceSport Competition
Norfolk, VA · Aug 8, 2026
Greenville Dance Challenge
Greenville, SC · Aug 8, 2026
Heart of America DanceSport Championships
Kansas City, MO · Aug 12–15, 2026
The NV Ball DanceSport Championships
Las Vegas, NV · Aug 19–22, 2026
Boca Ballroom DanceSport Competition
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Aug 20–23, 2026
CBC DanceSport
Columbus, OH · Aug 20–22, 2026
Capital DanceSport Championships
Alexandria, VA · Aug 25–29, 2026
Embassy Dance Championships
Garden Grove, CA · Sep 2–6, 2026
United States Dance Championships
Orlando, FL · Sep 7–12, 2026
Galaxy Dance Festival
Phoenix, AZ · Sep 16–20, 2026
Cleveland Dancesport
Cleveland, OH · Sep 17–19, 2026
Encore DanceSport
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Sep 20, 2026
Hawaii Star Ball
Honolulu, HI · Sep 23–26, 2026
Smoky Mountain Invitational
Gatlinburg, TN · Sep 24–26, 2026
Summit DanceSport
Seattle, WA · Sep 24–27, 2026
Ultimate Dancesport Challenge
New Orleans, LA · Sep 24–26, 2026
Rocky Mountain Amateur Competition (Gateway) - Denver, CO
Denver, CO · Sep 26, 2026
Constitution State Dancesport Championships
Stamford, CT · Oct 1–4, 2026
Southwestern Invitational
Dallas, TX · Oct 1–3, 2026
Jacksonville Star Ball
Jacksonville, FL · Oct 3, 2026
Nashville Ballroom Bash
Nashville, TN · Oct 3, 2026
Chicago Harvest Moon Ball DanceSport Championships
Chicago, IL · Oct 8–11, 2026
Elite Dancesport
Irvine, CA · Oct 8–11, 2026
Phoenix Fall Festival
Phoenix, AZ · Oct 10, 2026
Naples Star Ball
Naples, FL · Oct 11, 2026
Hotlanta The Classic
Atlanta, GA · Oct 15–17, 2026
Excelsior Cup (Challenge) (WDSF) - Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ · Oct 17, 2026
Icon DanceSport
Columbus, OH · Oct 17, 2026
Pennsylvania DanceSport Challenge
Lancaster, PA · Oct 17, 2026
Paragon Open DanceSport Championships
Stamford, CT · Oct 22–25, 2026
Tropicana Dance Challenge
Saint Petersburg, FL · Oct 25, 2026
Grand National Championships
Doral, FL · Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026
Los Angeles Dance Festival
Los Angeles, CA · Nov 4–8, 2026
Commonwealth Classic
Burlington, MA · Nov 6–8, 2026
Dallas Dancesport Classic
Dallas, TX · Nov 6–8, 2026
North American Imperial Star Ball
Chicago, IL · Nov 11–15, 2026
BYU Dancesport Championships
Provo, UT · Nov 13–14, 2026
Destin Open
Destin, FL · Nov 14, 2026
California Star Ball Dancesport Championships
Santa Barbara, CA · Nov 27–29, 2026
Caribbean DanceSport Classic
San Juan, PR · Dec 2–6, 2026
Kings Ball
Whippany, NJ · Dec 2–6, 2026
Grand Prix Dancesport Championships (Regional) - San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA · Dec 5, 2026
Houston Star Ball
Houston, TX · Dec 5, 2026
The Winter Solstice Dancesport Challenge
Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 5, 2026
South Open Dancesport Championships
Orlando, FL · Dec 9–13, 2026
The City's Dancesport Challenge
New York, NY · Dec 19, 2026
Yuletide Ball
Bethesda, MD · Dec 28–31, 2026
Austin Star Ball
Austin, TX · Jan 9, 2027
The Snow Ball
Minneapolis, MN · Jan 14–17, 2027
The MAC (Regional)(WDSF) - Newark NJ
Newark, NJ · Jan 15, 2027
California Chic Classic
Garden Grove, CA · Jan 16, 2027
Colorado Winter Classic
Denver, CO · Jan 16, 2027
Palm Beach Classic Ballroom Competition
West Palm Beach, FL · Jan 17, 2027
Nashville Starz Dance Spectacular
Nashville, TN · Jan 21–23, 2027
Boston Dancesport Cup
Boston, MA · Jan 23, 2027
Eastern United States Dancesport Championships
Newark, NJ · Jan 27–31, 2027
City Lights Open
San Jose, CA · Jan 28–31, 2027
Majesty Dancesport
Orlando, FL · Jan 30, 2027
Maryland Dancesport
Baltimore, MD · Feb 4–7, 2027
Utah DanceSport Challenge
Orem, UT · Feb 4–6, 2027
Aloha Ball
Honolulu, HI · Feb 6, 2027
St. Louis DanceSport
St Louis, MO · Feb 6, 2027
California Open DanceSport Championships
Costa Mesa, CA · Feb 10–14, 2027
Platinum Dancesport Classic
Miami, FL · Feb 10–14, 2027
Boston Tea Party Dancesport Championships
Boston, MA · Feb 18–21, 2027
Florida Star Ball
Tampa, FL · Feb 18–21, 2027
Southeastern Dancesport Championships (Regional) - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA · Feb 19, 2027
New York Dance Festival
New York, NY · Feb 24–28, 2027
Winter Open DanceSport Competition
Chicago, IL · Feb 25–28, 2027
Desert Sol Dancesport
Phoenix, AZ · Feb 27, 2027
Heritage Classic Championships
Greensboro, NC · Mar 2–6, 2027
Vegas Open Dance Challenge
Las Vegas, NV · Mar 4–6, 2027
U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships
Provo, UT · Mar 9–13, 2027
First Coast Classic Dancesport Championships
St Augustine, FL · Mar 10–13, 2027
Gateway DanceSport Championships
St Louis, MO · Mar 10–13, 2027
Tri-State Challenge Dancesport Championships
Stamford, CT · Mar 18–21, 2027
The Royal Ball
Los Angeles, CA · Mar 20, 2027
Baltimore Dancesport Challenge
Linthicum Heights, MD · Mar 21, 2027
Legacy DanceSport Festival
Colorado Springs, CO · Mar 25–27, 2027
The Ball at the San Francisco Open Dancesport Championships
Burlingame, CA · Mar 25–28, 2027
Suncoast DanceSport Classic
St Petersburg, FL · Mar 28, 2027
Indianapolis Open Dancesport Competition
Indianapolis, IN · Apr 1–4, 2027
Windy City Open Dancesport Competition
Chicago, IL · Apr 1–4, 2027
USA Dance National Ballroom DanceSport Championships - Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA · Apr 2, 2027
Diva Dancesport Challenge
Coral Springs, FL · Apr 4, 2027
San Diego Ballroom Beach Bash
San Diego, CA · Apr 7–11, 2027
Philadelphia Dancesport Championships
Philadelphia, PA · Apr 8–11, 2027
Michigan Dance Challenge
Dearborn (One Year date change for 2027 only), MI · Apr 15–17, 2027
Nashville Ballroom Challenge
Nashville, TN · Apr 17, 2027
Wisconsin State Dance Championships
Milwaukee, WI · Apr 21–25, 2027
Dance Stars Festival
San Jose, CA · Apr 24, 2027
Patriot Dance Festival
Boston, MA · Apr 24, 2027
Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships
Los Angeles, CA · Apr 27 – May 2, 2027
Washington D.C. Open Dancesport Competition
McLean, VA · Apr 29 – May 2, 2027
Royal Dancesport Challenge
Uniondale, NY · May 1, 2027
Northcoast Dancesport Classic
Cleveland, OH · May 6–8, 2027
Pacific Grand Ball
Seattle, WA · May 6–9, 2027
American Star Ball Championships
Atlantic City, NJ · May 13–16, 2027
Crown Jewel of Dancesport
Naples, FL · May 13–16, 2027
People's Choice Dancesport Competition
Scottsdale, AZ · May 26–30, 2027
Dancing a la Carte
Springfield, MA · May 28–30, 2027
OK DanceSport
Oklahoma City, OK · May 29, 2027
Crown of Carolina DanceSport Classic
Charlotte, NC · May 30, 2027
The Big Easy Dance Gala
New Orleans, LA · Jun 3–5, 2027
Sapphire Dancesport
Austin, TX · Jun 4–5, 2027
All Star Dance Challenge
San Jose, CA · Jun 5, 2027
Three Diamond Classic
Pittsburgh, PA · Jun 5, 2027
Chicago Crystal Ball
Naperville, IL · Jun 10–13, 2027
Prestige DanceSport
Detroit, MI · Jun 10–13, 2027
Atlantic Dancesport Challenge
College Park, MD · Jun 12, 2027
Colorado Star Ball Championships
Denver, CO · Jun 17–20, 2027
Yankee Classic & New England Dancesport Championships
Boston, MA · Jun 17–20, 2027
Millennium Dancesport Championships
Orlando, FL · Jun 22–27, 2027
Manhattan Dance Championships
Brooklyn, NY · Jun 30 – Jul 4, 2027
Desert Classic Dancesport Championships
Palm Desert, CA · Jul 7–11, 2027
Twin Cities Open DanceSport Competition
Minneapolis, MN · Jul 8–11, 2027
Miami DanceSport
Miami, FL · Jul 11, 2027
Virginia State Dancesport Championships
Reston, VA · Jul 15–18, 2027
Orlando Dance Classic
Orlando, FL · Jul 18, 2027
North Carolina Open
Charlotte, NC · Jul 24, 2027
Volunteer State Dance Challenge
Nashville, TN · Jul 28–31, 2027
International Grand Ball DanceSport Championships
Burlingame, CA · Jul 29 – Aug 1, 2027
Florida State DanceSport Championships
Sarasota, FL · Aug 3–8, 2027
Empire Open Dance Festival
Jersey City, NY · Aug 4–8, 2027
San Antonio Classic
San Antonio, TX · Aug 7, 2027
Heart of America DanceSport Championships
Kansas City, MO · Aug 11–14, 2027
San Diego Open DanceSport Classic
San Diego, CA · Aug 12–15, 2027
Fantasy Ball DanceSport Competition
Norfolk, VA · Aug 14, 2027
Greenville Dance Challenge
Greenville, SC · Aug 14, 2027
The NV Ball DanceSport Championships
Las Vegas, NV · Aug 18–21, 2027
Boca Ballroom DanceSport Competition
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Aug 19–22, 2027
CBC DanceSport
Columbus, OH · Aug 19–21, 2027
Capital DanceSport Championships
Alexandria, VA · Aug 24–28, 2027
Embassy Dance Championships
Garden Grove, CA · Sep 1–5, 2027
United States Dance Championships
Orlando, FL · Sep 6–11, 2027
Galaxy Dance Festival
Phoenix, AZ · Sep 16–18, 2027
Smoky Mountain Invitational
Gatlinburg, TN · Sep 16–18, 2027
Encore DanceSport
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Sep 19, 2027
Hawaii Star Ball
Honolulu, HI · Sep 22–25, 2027
Cleveland Dancesport
Cleveland, OH · Sep 23–25, 2027
Summit DanceSport
Seattle, WA · Sep 23–26, 2027
Ultimate Dancesport Challenge
New Orleans, LA · Sep 23–25, 2027
Southwestern Invitational
Dallas, TX · Sep 24–26, 2027
Master Dance Grand Ball
Palo Alto, CA · Sep 25, 2027
Constitution State Dancesport Championships
Stamford, CT · Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2027
Nashville Ballroom Bash
Nashville, TN · Oct 2, 2027
Chicago Harvest Moon Ball DanceSport Championships
Chicago, IL · Oct 7–10, 2027
Elite Dancesport
Irvine, CA · Oct 7–10, 2027
Jacksonville Star Ball
Jacksonville, FL · Oct 9, 2027
Naples Star Ball
Naples, FL · Oct 9, 2027
Phoenix Fall Festival
Phoenix, AZ · Oct 9, 2027
Hotlanta The Classic
Atlanta, GA · Oct 14–16, 2027
Icon DanceSport
Columbus, OH · Oct 16, 2027
Pennsylvania DanceSport Challenge
Lancaster, PA · Oct 16, 2027
Paragon Open DanceSport Championships
Stamford, CT · Oct 21–24, 2027
Tropicana Dance Challenge
Saint Petersburg, FL · Oct 24, 2027
Grand National Championships
Doral, FL · Oct 27–31, 2027
Caribbean DanceSport Classic
San Juan, PR · Nov 3–7, 2027
Los Angeles Dance Festival
Los Angeles, CA · Nov 3–7, 2027
Commonwealth Classic
Burlington, MA · Nov 5–7, 2027
Dallas Dancesport Classic
Dallas, TX · Nov 5–7, 2027
Memphis DanceSport Spectacular
Memphis, TN · Nov 6, 2027
North American Imperial Star Ball
Chicago, IL · Nov 11–14, 2027
BYU Dancesport Championships
Provo, UT · Nov 12–13, 2027
Destin Open
Destin, FL · Nov 13, 2027
California Star Ball Dancesport Championships
Santa Barbara, CA · Nov 26–28, 2027
Kings Ball
Whippany, NJ · Dec 1–5, 2027
Houston Star Ball
Houston, TX · Dec 4, 2027
The Winter Solstice Dancesport Challenge
Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 4, 2027
South Open Dancesport Championships
Orlando, FL · Dec 7–12, 2027
The City's Dancesport Challenge
New York, NY · Dec 18, 2027
Yuletide Ball
Bethesda, MD · Dec 28–31, 2027
Austin Star Ball
Austin, TX · Jan 8, 2028
The Snow Ball
Minneapolis, MN · Jan 13–16, 2028
California Chic Classic
Newport Beach, CA · Jan 15, 2028
Colorado Winter Classic
Denver, CO · Jan 15, 2028
Palm Beach Classic Ballroom Competition
West Palm Beach, FL · Jan 16, 2028
Nashville Starz Dance Spectacular
Nashville, TN · Jan 20–22, 2028
Boston Dancesport Cup
Boston, MA · Jan 22, 2028
Eastern United States Dancesport Championships
Newark, NJ · Jan 26–30, 2028
City Lights Open
San Jose, CA · Jan 27–30, 2028
Majesty Dancesport
Orlando, FL · Jan 30, 2028
Utah DanceSport Challenge
Orem, UT · Feb 3–5, 2028
Aloha Ball
Honolulu, HI · Feb 5, 2028
St. Louis DanceSport
St Louis, MO · Feb 5, 2028
Platinum Dancesport Classic
Miami, FL · Feb 9–13, 2028
Maryland Dancesport
Baltimore, MD · Feb 10–13, 2028
California Open DanceSport Championships
Costa Mesa, CA · Feb 16–20, 2028
Boston Tea Party Dancesport Championships
Boston, MA · Feb 17–20, 2028
Florida Star Ball
Tampa, FL · Feb 17–20, 2028
Winter Open DanceSport Competition
Chicago, IL · Feb 24–27, 2028
Desert Sol Dancesport
Phoenix, AZ · Feb 26, 2028
Heritage Classic Championships
Greensboro, NC · Feb 29 – Mar 4, 2028
Vegas Open Dance Challenge
Las Vegas, NV · Mar 2–4, 2028
U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships
Provo, UT · Mar 7–11, 2028
First Coast Classic Dancesport Championships
St Augustine, FL · Mar 8–11, 2028
Gateway DanceSport Championships
St Louis, MO · Mar 8–11, 2028
Tri-State Challenge Dancesport Championships
Stamford, CT · Mar 16–19, 2028
Baltimore Dancesport Challenge
Linthicum Heights, MD · Mar 18, 2028
The Royal Ball
Los Angeles, CA · Mar 18, 2028
Michigan Dance Challenge
Dearborn, MI · Mar 22–25, 2028
Windy City Open Dancesport Competition
Chicago, IL · Mar 23–26, 2028
Chattahoochee Challenge
Atlanta, GA · Mar 25, 2028
Suncoast DanceSport Classic
Sarasota, FL · Mar 26, 2028
Legacy DanceSport Festival
Colorado Springs, CO · Mar 29 – Apr 1, 2028
Indianapolis Open Dancesport Competition
Indianapolis, IN · Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2028
The Ball at the San Francisco Open Dancesport Championships
Burlingame, CA · Mar 30 – Apr 2, 2028
Diva Dancesport Challenge
Coral Springs, FL · Apr 1, 2028
San Diego Ballroom Beach Bash
San Diego, CA · Apr 5–9, 2028
Philadelphia Dancesport Championships
Philadelphia, PA · Apr 6–9, 2028
New York Dance Festival
New York, NY · Apr 10–16, 2028
Nashville Ballroom Challenge
Nashville, TN · Apr 15, 2028
Miami Vibe Dancesport Competition
Miami Beach, FL · Apr 19–23, 2028
Patriot Dance Festival
Boston, MA · Apr 22, 2028
Wisconsin State Dance Championships
Milwaukee, WI · Apr 26–30, 2028
Dance Stars Festival
San Jose, CA · Apr 29, 2028
Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships
Los Angeles, CA · May 2–7, 2028
Washington D.C. Open Dancesport Competition
McLean, VA · May 5–7, 2028
Royal Dancesport Challenge
Uniondale, NY · May 6, 2028
Northcoast Dancesport Classic
Cleveland, OH · May 11–13, 2028
Pacific Grand Ball
Seattle, WA · May 11–14, 2028
Texas Challenge
Houston, TX · May 11–13, 2028
American Star Ball Championships
Atlantic City, NJ · May 18–21, 2028
Crown Jewel of Dancesport
Naples, FL · May 18–21, 2028
Go Wild Minneapolis Dancesport
Minneapolis, MN · May 20, 2028
Las Vegas Classic
Las Vegas, NV · May 20, 2028
People's Choice Dancesport Competition
Scottsdale, AZ · May 24–28, 2028
Dancing a la Carte
Springfield, MA · May 26–28, 2028
Crown of Carolina DanceSport Classic
Charlotte, NC · May 27, 2028
OK DanceSport
Oklahoma City, OK · May 27, 2028
The Big Easy Dance Gala
New Orleans, LA · Jun 1–3, 2028
Sapphire Dancesport
Austin, TX · Jun 2–4, 2028
All Star Dance Challenge
San Jose, CA · Jun 3, 2028
Three Diamond Classic
Pittsburgh, PA · Jun 3, 2028
Chicago Crystal Ball
Naperville, IL · Jun 8–11, 2028
Prestige DanceSport
Detroit, MI · Jun 8–11, 2028
Atlantic Dancesport Challenge
College Park, MD · Jun 10, 2028
Colorado Star Ball Championships
Denver, CO · Jun 15–18, 2028
Yankee Classic & New England Dancesport Championships
Boston, MA · Jun 15–18, 2028
Millennium Dancesport Championships
Orlando, FL · Jun 21–25, 2028
Manhattan Dance Championships
Brooklyn, NY · Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2028
Desert Classic Dancesport Championships
Palm Desert, CA · Jul 5–9, 2028
Miami DanceSport
Miami, FL · Jul 9, 2028
Virginia State Dancesport Championships
Reston, VA · Jul 13–16, 2028
Orlando Dance Classic
Orlando, FL · Jul 15, 2028
Twin Cities Open DanceSport Competition
Minneapolis, MN · Jul 20–23, 2028
North Carolina Open
Charlotte, NC · Jul 22, 2028
Volunteer State Dance Challenge
Nashville, TN · Jul 26–29, 2028
International Grand Ball DanceSport Championships
Burlingame, CA · Jul 27–30, 2028
Florida State DanceSport Championships
Sarasota, FL · Aug 1–6, 2028
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