33rd Annual OSU DanceSport Classic
The Ohio State University DanceSport team welcomes all collegiate ballroom teams near and far to join us in the heart of Ohio for a fun day of friendly ballroom competition.We are a USA Dance affiliated event, and new this year, we are one of the DanceSport Collegiate Challenges to qualify for USA Dance Nationals. Newcomers are especially welcome to the first competition of the season. We cannot wait to see you there!
When?
Welcome Dance: Friday September 27th, 2024 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Competition: Saturday September 28th, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where?
Courts 2 - 4
Adventure Recreation Center (ARC)
855 Woody Hayes Dr
Columbus, OH 43210
Parking is pay by the hour at the ARC. Food options and housing can be found under its respective tab. Look at the “West Campus” options for best results.
How Much?
Spectators: When entering, spectators must self-identity as attending our event. They will be prompted to scan a QR code at the ARC front desk to receive a wristband for free admission!
Competitors: Prices vary based on the time of registration and type of competitor**. Note: Please pay through Venmo @DanceSportatOSU, with the paying competitors or party in the description. We also accept cash or check to DanceSport at OSU at the registration desk. Do not pay through Ballroom Comp Express.
Early Bird (through September 7, 2024)
Competitor Registration: $45.00
Open Dancer Only or First-Time Competing* Registration: $30.00
Regular (through September 21, 2024)
Competitor Registration: $55.00
Open Dancer Only or First-Time Competing* Registration: $35.00
Late (through September 27, 2024)
Competitor Registration: $65.00
Open Dancer Only or First-Time Competing* Registration: $40.00
Open Only: Competitors who only want to compete novice, pre-champ, or champ can sign up for a discounted rate. Gold/novice dancers are subject to the competitor registration.
*First-Time Competing: We want to make our competition as accessible as possible to those just starting their ballroom journey and as such we will be providing this discounted price to anyone who has never competed at a ballroom dance competition before!
**Restrictions: Only 2 Consecutive Levels per style for leading and for following separately. However, if you switch roles and are not a newcomer as a lead or follow, you can dance down to bronze at the lowest. If you are not a newcomer, switching roles does not make you a newcomer.
Who?
You! We look forward to seeing all of you on the dance floor this fall. If you are looking for a TBA, please fill out your information and contact dancers on the TBA Spreadsheet. We would love to continue to encourage newcomers to attend out come and open competitors. Please feel free to contact Ryan Haney at competitions.osudancesport@gmail.com questions, comments, or concerns.