NDCA Annual
Texas Challenge DanceSport
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.
International Standard International Latin American Smooth American Rhythm
Amateur Pro/Am
