April 19- 2nd Annual Fairbanks Open Ballroom Dance Competition

Friday, April 19th

7:00pm- 11:30pm

At the Pioneer Park Dance Hall

This is the 2nd annual Fairbanks Open Ballroom Dance Competition, and you are officially invited to participate. This all ages event will feature two competitive heats in three ballroom styles, with an open floor for social dancing between each. Sign up to compete or just come to social dance, cheer the competitors and enjoy the food, favors and fun. Couples will compete for fabulous prizes such as medals, dinners and show tickets.

For competitors: Youth (18 and under) and Adults will compete separately and may participate in any or all divisions. Each division will have at least two heats wherein dancers will compete in the indicated styles.

The divisions are:

  • Standard Division- Waltz and Foxtrot
  • Latin Division- Cha-Cha and Rumba
  • Swing Division- East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing

Hosted by Melanie Payton and Rulon Jensen in conjunction with the Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks. For more information contact Melanie Payton 750-3238, [email protected]

If you need a partner, you can sign up for one! Contact Melanie.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 Registration Begins
Youth MUST register by 7:25 pm and adults by 8:40 pm
7:30 Youth Waltz/Foxtrot
7:50 Youth Rumba/Cha-Cha
8:10 Youth East Coast/West Coast or Lindy
8:30 Youth Awards (Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Overall)
8:45 Adult Waltz/Foxtrot
9:15 Adult Rumba/Cha-Cha
9:45 Adult East Coast/West Coast or Lindy
10:30 Adult Awards (Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Overall)

Please bring clean non-marking shoes.

Members/Military/Students $5
Non-members $6
Competitors FREE