Discover breathtaking luxury in Palm Desert; a vibrant cascading waterfall in an elegant lobby with gondolas plying meandering waterways. Experience the desert's finest dining with six on-site restaurants or languish in bliss in the dazzling spa. Enjoy golf on 36 spectacular, Ted-Robinson-designed holes. Cool off in any of four sparkling pools. This world-class luxury resort offers dazzling indoor and outdoor spaces.

Top teacher purse $19,200

Will you be in the 2015 lineup?

One of the largest kids competitions in the nation

Hundreds of kids will dance in Junior events from 7 am to 7 pm Sunday. Join several hundred of their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and others cheering for their favorites.

Come watch us! Spectators Welcome!

Our ballroom is always filled with ballroom enthusiasts who come from near and far to watch great dancing!

Celebrity Sightings ...

are always possible at Desert Classic!

More than Just a Competition ...

... it's a destination!

Dance Desert Classic

It's Wildly Hot!!

Watch premiere world ballrom events LIVE on DSI TV.

Replay of the UK Open British Championships (Blackpool).

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We're truly blessed to have so many friends and supporters of our competition! Without you, we wouldn't be there! Huge thanks to our amazing team and to all dancers and spectators who attended the 15th Anniversary of Desert Classic! Congratulations to all Desert Classic 2014 Winners!

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18 JUL

Results are Posted And Thank You!

The biggest and best Desert Classic!… read more

07 JUL

Desert Classic Heat Lists Posted

Heat lists are now on the website. FOR CORRECTIONS: Please contact Gitte Svendsen 661.433.1697.… read more

22 JUN

Deadlines are near!

Late entries are still being accepted. Please get your entries in by email or fax. We will soon close online registration so that we can prepare the heat lists and programs. Our room block is sold out. A few rooms may be available at prevailing rates. We also reserved a block of rooms at the Hyatt Regency next door. Check our website!… read more

15 JUN

Watch European & Other World Dance Events

Dance on Demand!… read more

Visit our You Tube Channel to watch videos of our events.

Desert Classic Dancesport Championships

Welcome to the Desert Classic Dancesport Championships Website!

2015 Desert Classic Dancesport Championships

2015 Venue: JW Marriott, Desert Springs Resort & Spa