2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 29th
Session 1: Thursday Daytime - American Smooth,
Night Club & Country Western
American Smooth: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Night Club: 3:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Adult & Youth Pro/Am Smooth Single Dances, Multi-Dances, & Eastern United States Scholarship Championships
NEW! Men In Black American Smooth Scholarships & Solos
Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur Smooth Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships
Adult & Senior Amateur Smooth Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – Newcomer through Pre-Champ
Mandatory rehearsal in the Grand Ballroom for all Invitational Team Match couples at the conclusion of the Thursday afternoon Smooth session.
Adult Pro/Am, Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur Night Club & Country Western Single Dances & Multi-Dances
Session 2: Thursday Evening - EUSDC Gala
Cocktail Hour & Passed Hors D’oeuvres: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner & Social Dancing: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Social Dancing & Competitive Events: 8:45 PM - 11:30 PM
4-Course Plated Dinner, Social Dancing by DJ David Ho, & Live Percussion by Eddie Melendez!
Featuring the Eastern United States Invitational International Team Match!
Eastern United States Amateur Ballroom & Latin Formation Championships
New! Eastern United States Open Amateur Show Dance Scholarship Championship
3 lift maximum. 4-minute time limit. All NDCA Show Dance rules apply.
New! Eastern United States Open Professional Show Dance Championship
3 lift maximum. 4-minute time limit. All NDCA Show Dance rules apply.
Friday, January 30th
Session 3: Friday Daytime - American Rhythm
American Rhythm: 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
Adult & Youth Pro/Am Rhythm Single Dances, Multi-Dances, & Eastern United States Scholarship Championships
NEW! Men In Black American Rhythm Scholarships & Solos
NEW! Eastern United States Pro/Am Mambo Scholarship Championship
Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur Rhythm Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships
Adult & Senior Amateur Rhythm Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – Newcomer through Pre-Champ
Session 4: Friday Evening
Competitive Events: 8:00 PM - 12:15 AM
Eastern United States Under 21 Smooth Championship
Eastern United States Senior 1, 2 & 3 Amateur Smooth Championships
New! Eastern United States Pro-Am Show Dance Scholarship Championship
For 1 teacher & 1 student within the number. 3 lift maximum. 4-minute time limit. All NDCA Show Dance rules apply.
New! Eastern United States Pro-Am Showcase Scholarship Championship
For more than 1 teacher and 1 student within the number. 4-minute time limit.
Eastern United States Open Amateur Rhythm Championship
Eastern United States Senior 1, 2 & 3 Amateur Rhythm Championships
Eastern United States Professional Rising Star Ballroom Championship
New! Eastern United States Professional Rhythm Basics Championship
New! Eastern United States Open Professional Cabaret Championship
Eastern United States Open Professional Rhythm Championship
Saturday, January 31st
National American Rhythm Congress - Day 1
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Session 5: Saturday Daytime - International Latin
International Latin: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adult & Youth Pro/Am Latin Single Dances, Multi-Dances, & Eastern United States Scholarship Championships
NEW! Men In Black International Latin Scholarships & Solos
Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur Latin Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships
Adult & Senior Amateur Latin Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – Newcomer through Pre-Champ
Eastern United States Senior 2 & 3 Amateur Latin Championships
Session 6: Saturday Evening
Competitive Events: 7:30 PM - 12:15 AM
Eastern United States Pro/Am Cabaret Scholarship Championship
For 1 teacher & 1 student within the number. 3 lift maximum. 4:45 time limit.
Eastern United States Senior 1 Amateur Latin Championship
Eastern United States Senior 1 Amateur Ballroom Championship
Eastern United States Open Amateur Latin Championship
NOW ON SATURDAY NIGHT! Eastern United States Amateur Smooth Championship
NEW! Eastern United States Open Professional Mambo Championship
Eastern United States Professional Rising Star Rhythm Championship
Eastern United States Professional Rising Star Smooth Championship
Eastern United States Professional Rising Star Latin Championship
New! Eastern United States Professional Ballroom Basics Championship
Eastern United States Open Professional Ballroom Championship
Sunday, February 1st
National American Rhythm Congress - Day 2
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Session 7: Sunday Morning - International Ballroom
***TIMETABLE CHANGE! International Ballroom: 7:00 AM - 11:10 AM TIMETABLE CHANGE!*****
Adult & Youth Pro/Am Ballroom Single Dances, Multi-Dances, & Eastern United States Scholarship Championships
NEW! Men In Black International Ballroom Scholarships & Solos
Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur Ballroom Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships
Adult & Senior Amateur Ballroom Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – Newcomer through Pre-Champ
Eastern United States Senior 2 & 3 Amateur Ballroom Championships
Session 8: Sunday Afternoon - Kids Day
Kids Day: 11:10 AM - 8:10 PM
***All Pro/Am TB/PT/JR/Y events are during the adult Pro/Am session for that style.***
Solo Star (No Partner) TB/PT/JR/Y Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – All Styles
NEW! Solo Star Pre-Teen & Junior Grand Slams - Ballroom & Latin
Mixed Amateur TB/PT/JR/Y Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – All Styles
Amateur TB/PT/JR/Y Single Dances & Eastern United States Championships – All Styles
NEW! Eastern United States Pre-Teen, Junior & Youth 10 Dance Championships
NEW! Eastern United States Studio Spirit Team Match
Eastern United States Top Mixed Amateur Teacher & Top Youth Studio Awards
Session 9: Sunday Evening
Competitive Events: 8:30 PM - 1:00 AM
NEW! Studio Spirit Team Match Winning Team Honor Dance
Fordney Pre-Teen & Junior Ballroom Grand Slam Championships
Fordney Pre-Teen & Junior Latin Grand Slam Championships
Eastern United States Under 21 Ballroom Championship
Eastern United States Under 21 Latin Championship
Eastern United States Open Amateur Ballroom Championship
New! Eastern United States Professional Smooth Basics Championship
Eastern United States Open Professional Smooth Championship
New! Eastern United States Professional Latin Basics Championship
Eastern United States Open Professional Latin Championship
Eastern United States Overall Top Student, Teacher & Studio Awards