We welcome all types of dance partnerships whether you identify as LGBTIQ or are just an ally. We encourage professionals and teachers to partner with students or other professionals to compete in open categories. Mixed gender couples, although not required, are encouraged to challenge the norm of cis male leading and cis female following.

Ballroom and Latin Events

Each couple will self identify their preferred grade when entering. This grade will be confirmed by judges in a grading warm-up round at the start of the competition. This process is somewhat a tradition for same sex competitions around the world.

C grade is for those who are new to the competition world, usually with less than 2 years of experience.

B and A grade events are for those who have experience or have previously won a C graded event.

Winners of the B grade final events will be invited to compete in the A grade final.

Swing Events

There will be two categories that you can enter.

Apprentice - where you have had less than 2 years of experience. Lifts are not permitted.

Open - where you have had over 2 years of experience. Lifts permitted.

American Smooth, Rhythm, Argentine Tango & Speciality Events

There will be two categories that you can enter.

Beginner- where you have had less than 2 years of experience.

Open - all couples are permitted to enter.

If you hold an accreditation in the style you are competing in then you are only permitted to enter ‘Open’ or ‘A grade’ events or partner students in best Lead or Follow categories.

Entries will open in August 2022.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements about prizes and awards for competitive events.