DANCESPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL
& International Masters Training Camp
Collegiate Dancesport Challenge
October 23rd - 25th 2026
Welcome to Chicago!
Held in the Windy City, the Chicago DanceSport Championships will include all dance levels, styles and championship events.
The week-long event will start with a dance camp featuring national and international instructors. Wrapping up the Dance Camp, there will be a Cocktail Hour Opening Ceremony, kicking off the Weekend with a Pro Show, the full day of competition on Friday, and Saturday followed by a 4-Course White Tie Gala Dinner with more special performances. Ending the weekend, the Pro/Pro, Pro-Am, and Teacher-Student Events.
If you have any time between all the fun activities and want to make more of your time in Chicago?
Come earlier or stay later and…
Make it a mini-vacation and enjoy the rich history and culture of Chicago.
Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare
6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 10/23
We have an exciting show combined with Cocktail Hour! Cash Bar Available!
7 PM - Cocktail Hour with Star Performances.
8:30 PM - General Dancing
Masters Training Camp
Tuesday, 10/20 - Thursday, 10/22
To learn more click on the button below!
Competition
Friday, 10/23 to Sunday, 10/25
Bring your best dancing to the floor! Events will include an Open International Team Match featuring Europe, Canada and the United States, Open International Championship-Level Events, along with the International Open TMZ Scholarship Championship Standard and Latin events.
Saturday Night Gala Dinner
Saturday, 10/24
6:30 PM 4-Course Gala Dinner
8:00 PM Competition Evening Session with TMZ Scholarship Championship Events; International Team Match, and more!