Competition Corner
Your Source for All Things Dancesport
Whether you are a newcomer to competition or a seasoned professional the staff at Booth's have the experience and expertise to help you reach your goals in Dancesport. As the first "dancesport school" in Colorado Booth's has been involved in many of the exciting changes in competitive Ballroom Dance both locally and on a national level for over the last 30 years.
Owners Richard and Jennifer Booth competed professionally in the International Ballroom and American Smooth Divisions. They were finalists in major competitions throughout the United States and won the Southwest Regional Title before retiring from competition. They currently judge national competitions such as the United States Nationals, Ohio Star Ball, and USA Dance Nationals. Richard is also currently the President of the Professional Dancer's Federation and on the Ballroom Commitee of the NDCA helping to shape competitions in the United States for this generation and for future dancesport enthusiasts.
Join the Booth's Dancesport Team with over 50 students participating
Upcoming Events
Locally and Nationally
Local 2012 Events
| Competition Name | Location | Type of Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dancesport Jam | DTC Hyatt Regency | Pro/am & Am/Am | 1/28/12 |
| USA DANCE | Denver Turnverein | Am/Am | 5/19/2012 |
| Colorado Star Ball | Westin Westminster Promenade | Pro/Am, Am/Am & Pro/Pro | June 15-17, 2012 |
National 2012 -2013 Events - Booth's Dancesport plan to attend
| Competition Name | Location | Type of Competition | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Open | Irvine, CA | Pro/Am & Am/Am | Feb '13 |
| St. Louis Star Ball | St. Louis, MO | Pro/Am & Am/Am | Mar '13 |
| Wisconsin State | Milwaukee, WI | Pro/Am & Am/Am | Apr '13 |
| Heart of America | Kansas City, MO | Pro/Am & Am/Am | July '13 |
| First Coast Classic | Jacksonville, FL | Pro/Am & Am/Am | Oct '13 |
| Holiday Dancesport | Las Vegas, NV | Pro/Am & Am/Am | Dec '13 |
Note: Plan early. If you are wanting to attend one or more events talk with your teacher early so he/she may help you prepare effectively for each event.
Everything You Ever Needed to Know about ...
Ballroom and Dancesport Competitions
- What is a Dancesport Competition?
- What do I wear?
- The Play by Play - what happens at a competition?
- What the judges are looking for?
- How to read your heat sheet?
- How to read the score sheet?
- Levels, ages, single dance vs. multi dance - eliminating the confusion
- How to prepare for a competition?
