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 2017 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!

More than Just a Competition ...

... it's a destination!

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Dance Desert Classic

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Results

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Spotlight

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Thank you Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva for such a beautiful show on Friday night! Wishing newly crowned British Open Pro Ballroom Champions lot's of success and looking forward to their future performances!
Welcome to the 2017 Desert Classic. Please join us for an exciting ballroom dance competition with incredible shows and the wonderful amenities of the JW Marriott. With over $80,000 in prize money the Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza to remember!