Competitions

For General Competitor Rules and Expectations click here.

Click on links below for more information about each contest


Open Pure Balboa Contest

This is a partnered pure balboa competition open to dancers of all levels. Competitors do not need to have a full weekend pass to participate. Partners will be judged as a unit.
  • $20 per couple
  • First, second, and third place couples will receive a medal and a cash prize.

Open Slow Balboa Contest

This is a partnered slow balboa competition open to dancers of all levels. Competitors do not need to have a full weekend pass to participate. Partners will be judged as a unit.
  • $20 per couple
  • First, second, and third place couples will receive a medal and a cash prize.


Bal-Swing Shuffles: Newcomer Shuffle, Intermediate Shuffle, and Advanced Shuffle

This year, the Shuffle competition has been divided into three levels. Please read descriptions to choose the level best for you. Competitors may not compete in more than one shuffle contest unless they are dancing in the opposite role.
  • $10 per contestant
  • First, second, and third place couples will receive a medal and a cash prize.

Showcase

This is a balboa choreography division opened to partners or teams of all levels. Routines must be a minimum of 1 minute and a maximum of 4 minutes. Competitors select their own music. This contest is limited to 10 entries, but more may be added at the discretion of the organizers.
  • $30/couple or $60/team
  • First, second, and third place routines will receive a trophy and a cash prize.