The event

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.

Schedule of events

Four sessions, two days

The 2027 schedule is published closer to the event. Here is last year's running order so you know what to expect. Events may start up to 30 minutes early, in line with NDCA rules.

2026 schedule, for reference

Session 1

Friday Feb. 6, 2026 · starts 9:00 AM

9:00 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 1 - Heat 26 ]
9:46 AMAwards
10:05 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 27 - Heat 28 ]
10:08 AMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 29 ]
10:13 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 30 - Heat 31 ]
10:17 AMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 32 ]
10:21 AMGentleman Only Multi Dances [Heat 33 ]
10:28 AMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 34 ]
10:36 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 35 - Heat 36 ]
10:39 AMDancesport Series [Heat 37 ]
10:45 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 38 - Heat 39 ]
10:48 AMDancesport Series [Heat 40 ]
10:57 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 41 - Heat 42 ]
11:01 AMScholarships [Heat 43 ]
11:05 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 44 - Heat 45 ]
11:09 AMScholarships [Heat 46 ]
11:13 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 47 - Heat 48 ]
11:17 AMScholarships [Heat 49 ]
11:24 AMGentlemen Only Scholarships [Heat 50 ]
11:30 AMAwards
11:45 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Rhythm Single Dances [Heat 51 - Heat 76 ]
12:31 PMAwards
12:50 PMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Rhythm Single Dances [Heat 77 - Heat 103 ]
1:38 PMAwards
1:55 PMGentleman Only Multi Dances [Heat 104 - Heat 106 ]
2:15 PMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 107 - Heat 112 ]
2:48 PMGentleman Only Championships [Heat 113 - Heat 114 ]
3:10 PMAwards
3:25 PMDancesport Series [Heat 115 - Heat 117 ]
3:43 PMGentlemen Only Scholarships [Heat 118 ]
3:48 PMScholarships [Heat 119 - Heat 122 ]
4:09 PMAwards

Session 2

Friday Feb. 6, 2026 · starts 8:00 PM

8:00 PMPro-Am Nightclub [Heat 123 - Heat 164 ]
8:46 PMAwards
9:00 PMMixed Amateur & Student/Student Multi Dances [Heat 165 - Heat 167 ]
9:13 PMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 168 - Heat 169 ]
9:28 PM9 and 10 dance Championships [Heat 170 - Heat 171 ]
10:01 PMAwards
10:15 PMScholarships [Heat 172 - Heat 173 ]
10:45 PMAwards
10:55 PMProfessional [Pro heat 1 - Pro heat 3 ]
11:20 PMAwards

Session 3

Saturday Feb. 7, 2026 · starts 8:00 AM

8:00 AMPre-Teen Amateur & Mixed Amateur Standard Single Dances [Heat 176 - Heat 178 ]
8:04 AMAwards
8:10 AMPre Teen Amateur & Mixed Amateur Smooth Single Dances [Heat 179 - Heat 180 ]
8:14 AMAwards
8:20 AMPre Teen Amateur & Mixed Amateur Latin Single Dances [Heat 181 - Heat 193 ]
8:43 AMPro Am Junior & Youth Latin Single Dances [Heat 194 - Heat 198 ]
8:52 AMPre Teen Amateur & Mixed Amateur Multi Dances [Heat 199 - Heat 200 ]
9:06 AMPro Am Junior & Youth Latin Single Dances [Heat 201 - Heat 215 ]
9:33 AMPro Am Junior & Youth Multi Dances [Heat 216 ]
9:40 AMAwards
9:55 AMSolo Star Standard Single Dances [Heat 217 - Heat 221 ]
10:04 AMAwards
10:10 AMSolo Star Latin Single Dances [Heat 222 - Heat 235 ]
10:35 AMSolo Star Multi Dances [Heat 236 - Heat 237 ]
10:44 AMAwards
10:55 AMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Latin Single Dances [Heat 238 - Heat 260 ]
11:36 AMAwards
11:50 AMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 261 - Heat 262 ]
12:03 PMDancesport Series [Heat 263 - Heat 264 ]
12:20 PMScholarships [Heat 265 ]
12:33 PMAwards
12:45 PMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Smooth Single Dances [Heat 267 - Heat 302 ]
1:39 PMAwards
1:55 PMPro-Am, Mixed Amateur Smooth Single Dances [Heat 303 - Heat 327 ]
2:33 PMAwards
2:50 PMGentleman Only Multi Dances [Heat 328 - Heat 330 ]
3:07 PMPro-Am Multi Dances [Heat 331 - Heat 338 ]
3:49 PMAwards
4:05 PMDancesport Series [Heat 339 - Heat 341 ]
4:23 PMGentlemen Only Scholarships [Heat 342 - Heat 343 ]
4:36 PMScholarships [Heat 344 - Heat 353 ]
5:32 PMAwards

Session 4

Saturday Feb. 7, 2026 · starts 8:00 PM

8:00 PMProfessional [Pro heat 4 - Pro heat 7 ]
Amateur Junior & Youth Fordney Foundation Scholarships
Open Amateur International Ballroom Scholarship
Open Amateur International Latin Scholarship
Glenis Dee Memorial Trophy
Professional Ballroom
Pat Traymore Memorial Trophy
Professional Rhythm
Pete Taylor Memorial Trophy
Professional Smooth
Ron Bennett Memorial Trophy
Professional Latin
Professional Showdance Division
The highlight of the event: Professional Show by 5 Times US and World Professional American Smooth Champions Roman Malkhasyan and Galina Detkina

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.

Hotel

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.

2026 group rateFrom $179 / night

2026 group codeG-MAD6

Address300 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202

The 2027 room block and booking link open soon. Book early, the block sells out before the deadline most years.

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Judges and officials