Two days in Baltimore
February 5-6, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Everything you need to plan your trip, all in one place.
Five sessions, two days
Know which day and session your division dances. Heat times are published on Compmgr closer to the event. The schedule may change, and events may start up to 30 minutes early, in line with NDCA rules.
2027 schedule of eventsDownload the full schedule (PDF)
Session 1
Friday, February 5, 2027 · Starts 8:00 AM+
Session 1
Friday, February 5, 2027 · Starts 8:00 AM- International Ballroom
- Pro-Am, Student-Student and Mixed-Amateur single dances and solos
- Pro-Am 3-dance Closed and Open Bronze and Silver Championships
- Bronze, Silver and Open Dancesport Series
- Closed Scholarships and Closed Gold Championships
- Closed Gold “Global” Scholarship and Open Championship
- Open 10-Dance Championship (Ballroom)
- Open Scholarships, “Best of the Best” qualifier
- “Best of the Best” Challenge of Champions
- American Rhythm
- Pro-Am, Student-Student and Mixed-Amateur single dances (Newcomer to Open Silver) and solos
- 3-dance Closed and Open Bronze and Silver Championships
- Bronze and Silver Dancesport Series and Scholarships
Session 2
Friday, February 5, 2027+
Session 2
Friday, February 5, 2027- American Rhythm
- Single dances, Closed Gold to Open Advanced Gold
- Closed Gold Championships and Closed Gold “Global” Scholarship
- Open Championship and Open Dancesport Series
- Open 9-Dance Championship (Rhythm)
- Open Scholarship, “Best of the Best” qualifier
- “Best of the Best” Challenge of Champions
- Amateur Adult, Senior I, II and III multi-dance events
Session 3
Friday, February 5, 2027 · Friday evening+
Session 3
Friday, February 5, 2027 · Friday evening- Pro-Am Nightclub
- All levels of American Samba, American Paso, West Coast Swing, Merengue, Hustle, Salsa, Nightclub Two-Step, Country Two-Step, Polka, Argentine Tango and Bachata
- Rising Star Professional
- Ballroom, Rhythm, Smooth and Latin
Session 4
Saturday, February 6, 2027+
Session 4
Saturday, February 6, 2027- Pre-Teen, Junior and Youth (all styles)
- Amateur, Pro-Am and Mixed-Amateur single dances
- Amateur, Pro-Am and Mixed-Amateur multi-dance events
- International Latin
- Pro-Am, Student-Student and Mixed-Amateur single dances and solos
- 3-dance Closed and Open Bronze and Silver Championships
- Dancesport Series, Closed Scholarships and Closed Gold Championship
- Closed Gold “Global” Scholarship and Open Championship
- Open 10-Dance Championship (Latin)
- Open Scholarships, “Best of the Best” qualifier and Challenge of Champions
- American Smooth
- Pro-Am, Student-Student and Mixed-Amateur single dances and solos
- 3-dance Closed and Open Bronze and Silver Championships
- Bronze and Silver Dancesport Series and Scholarships
- Closed Gold Championship and Closed Gold “Global” Scholarship
- Open Championship, Open Dancesport Series and Open 9-Dance Championship (Smooth)
- Open Scholarships, “Best of the Best” qualifier and Challenge of Champions
Session 5
Saturday, February 6, 2027 · Saturday evening+
Session 5
Saturday, February 6, 2027 · Saturday evening- The evening championships
- Amateur Junior and Youth Fordney Foundation Scholarships
- Open Amateur International Ballroom Scholarship
- Open Amateur International Latin Scholarship
- Professional Ballroom, Rhythm, Smooth and Latin
- Professional Showdance
Saturday night highlight
The Professional Show closes Saturday night. In 2026 the floor belonged to five-time U.S. and World Professional American Smooth Champions Roman Malkhasyan and Galina Detkina. The 2027 performers will be announced here.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
Stylish rooms in the heart of the Inner Harbor, steps from the ballroom and a short walk to the National Aquarium, Camden Yards and the historic waterfront.
The 2027 room block and booking link open soon. Book early, the block sells out before the deadline most years.
A world class panel
The 2027 panel will be announced soon. This was our 2026 panel of adjudicators.
Officials and staff
Shop between heats
Shoes, costumes, hair, make up and accessories, right outside the ballroom. 2026 vendors listed. Vendor enquiries welcome.
Proud to be part of
Maryland Dancesport is sanctioned by the NDCA and is part of these circuits, series and foundations.
