Competitors
Registration is now open!
We’ve made a few changes to Fest this year to make it better than ever! Please review the information on this page to get up to speed on the options and limitations, then click on the link below to register.
Have a question or having trouble registering? Email us: info@upartnerdance.org.
Registration closes on February 14th, at 11:59 p.m.
Pricing
All prices are per person unless otherwise noted.
All competitors receive unlimited Amateur, Jack and Jill, and Rookie-Vet event entries and admission to all sessions.
If you are dancing only Rookie-Vet and only as the more proficient partner, your event entries are free and you may spectate those sessions for free.
If you are only dancing in one event and that event is Rookie-Vet, your event entry and ticket to that session are free.
Lodging with University students and/or financial assistance is available for schools that would experience financial hardship. Financial assistance is awarded on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at info@upartnerdance.org.
Newcomers & College Students
$
50
Anyone dancing newcomer OR is under 26 with a valid college ID
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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
Limits
You may enter each event only once.
You may enter up to two consecutive proficiency levels per style in Amateur events.
You may enter only one proficiency level of Jack and Jill.
You may not dance Rookie-Vet and Amateur with the same partner.
Newcomer and the Rookie partner in Rookie-Vet should be competitors for whom this is their first competition.
A note for college teams: we may make exceptions to these limitations on a case-by-case basis in order for all members of your team to dance as much as possible. Please contact our registrar at info@upartnerdance.org for any assistance.
Costumes are allowed in Silver and above. No costumes will be allowed in Newcomer, or Bronze. This will be strictly enforced.
A USA Dance College Challenge
U Dance Fest is a USA Dance Collegiate Challenge. Participation does not require a USA Dance membership, but having one before competing at U Dance Fest can help you earn two of the six qualifying points needed to dance more levels at the USA Dance Nationals as a college student – or to qualify as an alumni/adult. You can sign up for USA Dance membership at the USA Dance Membership Page. For more information, check out the USA Dance National Collegiate DanceSport Championship Website.
Available Events
Ballroom and Latin - Amateur
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Team Match
For Colleges and High Schools only. Enter four couples in a team match. Each couple dances one dance. Team members competing in the first two listed dances must have competed no higher than Silver in those dances. Team matches are non-scholarship events. Entry price is $30 per team. Multiple teams can enter from the same organization.
Travel Advice
Parking
Ample paid parking is available at the event and in the surrounding downtown area.
Just a reminder:
Preliminary Schedule
Saturday: Day Session
| 8:00 AM | Welcome! Registration opens |
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| 9:00 AM | Latin Syllabus begins |
| 10:00 AM | Seminar |
| 10:45 AM | Latin Syllabus continues |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch Break |
| 12:30 PM | Smooth Syllabus begins |
| 2:15 PM | Seminar |
| 3:00 PM | Smooth Syllabus continues |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner Break |
Saturday: Evening Session
| 6:00 PM | Welcome Back! General Dancing |
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| 6:30 PM | Open Rhythm, Latin, Smooth and Standard |
| 8:30 PM | Team Events |
| 10:00 PM | Good Night! |
Sunday: Day Session
| 8:00 AM | Good Morning! Registration opens |
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| 8:30 AM | Standard Syllabus begins |
| 09:45 AM | Seminar |
| 10:30 AM | Standard Syllabus continues |
| 11:15 AM | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 PM | Rhythm Syllabus begins |
| 1:30 PM | Seminar |
| 2:15 PM | Rhythm Syllabus continues |
| 4:15 PM | Strictly Dances |
| 5:00 PM | Good Evening! We hope to see you at Minnesota Ballroom Blast in Fall 2025! |