Major Championship
United States Dance Championships
America's premier professional DanceSport championship
Best For
Top-tier professional and amateur competitors in the United States
Overview
Held annually in Orlando, Florida, the USDC is one of the most prestigious NDCA-sanctioned championships. Features Professional, Pro-Am, and Amateur divisions across all four styles.
History
The United States Dance Championships began in the early 1990s as a premier NDCA-sanctioned event.
Held annually in Orlando at a major resort venue, the USDC attracts the best American professional and amateur competitors.
The event has grown to become one of the largest and most prestigious competitions on the NDCA calendar.
USDC results heavily influence NDCA national rankings and professional standings.
Governance & Structure
USDC is organized by its event management team under NDCA sanctioning.
All competition rules follow NDCA standards.
Adjudication panels are drawn from NDCA-licensed judges.
Competition Structure
Professional Standard, Latin, Smooth, and Rhythm divisions.
Pro-Am divisions across all styles and levels.
Amateur divisions including Youth and Senior categories.
One of the largest Pro-Am competitions in the eastern United States.
Key Programs
Annual Championship
Week-long competition held in Orlando each September.
Membership & Access
Open to all NDCA-registered competitors. Entry through the event's registration system.
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