December 29-31, 2026
December 29-31, 2026
Excellence Recognized
Celebrating the peak of ballroom achievement and the dedication of our participants at the annual Yuletide Ball.
Top Teacher Prize Money
Recognition for instructors who demonstrate consistency and excellence across all categories. Points are calculated based on entry volume and placement across Pro-Am heats. Teacher's must have 100+ entries and be on our VIP Package to qualify. Gentleman and Ladies are merged. Prize money is awarded to those teachers with the highest number of points, meeting the minimum entry criteria below.
Placement
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Award
$6,000
$4,000
$2,000
$1,000
$750
$500
# of Entries
400+
350+
250+
175+
125+
100+
Teachers with over 450+ entries will earn an additional $1,000 bonus.
Pro/Am & Amateur Prize Money
Pro/Am Closed Scholarships
Events with 3 or less participants will receive 50% of prize money. All competitors must enter the same dances as single dance events to be eligible.
1st
$150
2nd
$100
3rd
$50
Pro/Am & Amateur Open Scholarships
Events with 3 or less participants will receive 50% of prize money. All competitors must enter the same dances as single dance events to be eligible.
1st
$250
2nd
$150
3rd
$100
Youth Open Scholarship
Events with 3 or less participants will receive 50% of prize money.
*Fordney Youth Event on Dec. 30th.
Ballroom & Latin.
1st
$100
2nd
$75
3rd
$50
Professional Prize Money
Rising Star & Cabaret
1st
$500
2nd
$400
3rd
$300
4th
$200
5th
$150
6th
$100
Open
1st
$1,000
2nd
$800
3rd
$600
4th
400
5th
$300
6th
$200
Overall Awards
Category
Award Details
Top Overall Awards
Pro/Am Male & Female
Top Student Awards
Top 20 Dancesport Series - $100 Dancesport Series Vouchers
Pro/Am Top Newcomer, Top Bronze, Top Silver & Top Gold
Top Amateur Couple
Top Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth Couples
Top Studio Awards
Top Small, Top Medium, and Top Large Studios