2026
U Dance Fest
March 7 – 8 | Union Depot, St. Paul, MN
A USA Dance Collegiate Challenge Event
About
Dance Fest is a low-cost, beginner-friendly DanceSport competition where:
Everyone can enjoy an atmosphere of friendliness, camaraderie, and fun.
New competitors can see all that DanceSport has to offer in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere without breaking the bank.
Experienced competitors can compete against some of the nation’s best dancers in all styles and levels.
Featuring:
Amateur Events
Leveled Jack and Jill Events
Rookie-Vet Events
Team Match
Strictlies
Workshops
Event Timeline
Saturday Morning
8:00 A.M. – Welcome! Registration Opens
9:00 A.M. – Latin Syllabus begins
9:45 A.M. – Seminar
10:30 A.M. – Latin Syllabus continues
11:45 A.M. – Lunch Break
Saturday Afternoon
12:45 P.M. – Smooth Syllabus begins
2:45 P.M. – Seminar
3:30 P.M. – Smooth Syllabus continues
5:00 P.M. – Dinner Break
Saturday Evening
6:00 P.M. – Welcome Back! General Dancing
6:30 P.M. – Open Levels
8:15 P.M. – Team Match Events
9:00 P.M. – Good Night!
Sunday Morning
9:00 A.M. – Good Morning! Registration Opens
9:30 A.M. – Standard Syllabus
11:15 A.M. – Lunch Break
Sunday Afternoon
12:30 P.M. – Rhythm Syllabus
3:45 P.M. – Strictly Dances
4:15 P.M. – That’s all, folks!
Competitor Fees
Newcomers & College Students
$
50
Anyone dancing newcomer OR is under 26 with a valid college ID
-
Two Levels, All Styles
One Level Must be Newcomer if not College Student - Amateur, Jack and Jill
- Spectator Access Included
Youth and Young Adults
$
80
Anyone under the age of 26
- Two Levels, All Styles
- Amateur, Jack and Jill
- Spectator Access Included
Adults
$
110
For all other competitors looking to participate in a fun event!
- Two Levels, All Styles
- Amateur, Jack and JIll
- Spectator Access Included
Rookie-Vet Pass
Free
For competitors dancing only one Rookie-Vet as the Rookie, or for those dancing only Rookie-Vet and as the Veteran partner.
- Rookie-Vet Access
- Spectate the Sessions You Are Dancing In