Welcome to the Desert Classic Dancesport Championships!
July 12-15-2017
2018 Desert Classic Dancesport Championships
Be sure to add the dates to your competition calendar!
Venue: JW Marriott, Desert Springs Resort & Spa
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 2018 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. Fun events: Chicken Dance and Mother-Son & Father-Daughter. New! Solo (no partner) category is back!
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!
Register for Desert Classic
Click here to find the forms
Dance Desert Classic
It's Wildly Hot!!
Results
Click here to view results for 2016 Desert Classic

Spotlight

Flamenco dancers and band are coming to town! Tickets are on sale now!

Welcome to the 2018 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!

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Latest News

06 Jul

1 week to the 2018 Desert Classic!

So exited!... read more
27 Jun

2 weeks to the Desert Classic!

Jack and Jill contest, Friday Eve show with Galope Flamenco Dancers and Band and more Fun!... read more
15 Jun

Desert Classic 2018 is counting down!

Desert Classic News.... read more
12 Jul

Thank You!

Desert Classic 2017... read more
23 Jun

Desert Classic 2017 Fabulous Workshops!

Latest news.... read more
29 Apr

Desert Classic 2017 Friday Eve Show.

Showtime!... read more
14 Jul

Thank You

Thanks for helping to make the 2016 Desert Classic Wonderful!... read more
12 Jul

Top Teachers and Studios for Desert Classic

Top Teachers, Top Studios, Top Junior Studios... read more
12 Jul

DanceSport Series Top Students at Desert Classic

DanceSport Series Top Students at Desert Classic... read more
12 Jul

DanceSport Series Top Gentleman and Top Lady

Top Newcomer Gentleman, Top Newcomer Lady, Top Bronze Gentleman, Top Bronze Lady, Top Silver Gentleman, Top Silver Lady, Top Gold Gentleman, Top Gold Lady, Top Advanced Gentleman, Top Advanced Lady, Top Overall Gentleman, Top Overall Lady... read more
02 Jul

Four Fantastic Workshops at Desert Classic

We've just added four amazing workshops to our Desert Classic activities. Learn the secrets of four world-class specialists. *Friday, 2pm, Lorna Lee: "Alemana & All about the Footwork in Latin" *Friday, 3pm, John Depalma: "How to run a successful dance ... read more
22 Jun

Just Added -- Spectacular Argentine Tango Show!

Experience "Justango" with with Gladys Barreiro and Flavio Catuara ... read more
06 May

Entry Forms Are Waiting for You

Time to think about your special shoes for dancing at Desert Classic.. Entry forms and all the info you need are on the website at www.desertclassicdancesport.com... read more
14 Jul

Many Thanks for a Great Desert Classic - Results are Posted

Another year, another week, another Desert Classic is in the past! It's always a little sad to say goodby to all the dancers and our friends old and new. ... read more
29 Jun

"Ask the Experts" Dance Conference Announced

Did you ever have a burning question you wanted to ask about the dance business or competition or the ballroom industry? Here is your chance! Ask a guest celebrity, judge, an announcer or your hosts, Igor & Irina, and get an answer!... read more