Texas Challenge DanceSport

About This Competition

The Texas Challenge DanceSport is a well-regarded NDCA Premier ballroom dance competition held each May at the Marriott Houston at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. As one of the Southwest's premier NDCA-sanctioned events, Texas Challenge DanceSport draws a strong regional field of Amateur and Pro/Am competitors from Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The competition is organized into International Standard, International Latin, American Smooth, and American Rhythm style divisions, with Pro/Am scholarship rounds, Amateur championships, and open events scheduled across the three-day weekend. Texas Challenge DanceSport has built a reputation among Houston ballroom dancers and visiting competitors for smooth organization, professional NDCA judging panels, and a welcoming atmosphere that supports first-time competitors and seasoned national-ranking couples alike. Entry fees typically range from $14 to $26 per event, and registration is handled directly through texaschallenge.com. Whether you are an Amateur Open Smooth couple, a Pro/Am Bronze student, or a competitive ballroom dance instructor traveling with students, Texas Challenge DanceSport is the Houston DanceSport event to put on your calendar each spring.

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