January 14th, 2026 at 9:06pm

Remember that registration for couples and teams is due today (1/14/26) for the 2026 Provo High Dancesport Festival, held at
Provo High School on January 23 and 24, 2026! Registration for couples and teams is online here:
2026 Provo Dancesport Festival Registration
After today a late fee will be added and late registration will be available through January 17 at 11:59 pm. After that time, late registration will only be available on the day of the event if there is room.
Links to other information are below:
January 9th, 2026 at 2:10pm

The location has changed for the
2026 Utah DanceSport Challenge. The competition will now be held in the
Lockhart Arena on UVU campus, on February 7, 2026.
Admission tickets are also now available for the competition. Tickets can be purchased online here:
Remember registration is due by 11:59 pm on January 17th to avoid late fees. Other important links are below:
Contact the event organizers with any questions.
January 9th, 2026 at 10:23am

The Ovation Dance Tour is a new International Latin event that combines a show, classes and competition in one weekend that also includes other Ballroom styles, such as Rhythm, Smooth and Ballroom (for teams) and classes in other genres, such as tap, contemporary, and hip hop dancing. Ovation will come to Utah on May 14 – 16, 2026 at the
Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy. See the information below from the organizers:
“We’re excited to share OVATION, a one-of-a-kind, three-day ballroom dance experience founded by Derek and Julianne Hough to give back to the ballroom community and share their passion for the art form. It blends the energy of a dance convention with the elegance of ballroom, designed to inspire and elevate dancers of all levels.
Dancers train with world-class artists like Ina Jeliazkova, Mark Ballas, Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Derek and Julianne, and more, while gaining access to scholarships and the chance to compete for up to $25,000 in cash prizes and beautiful diamond pendants, making OVATION a truly unforgettable experience that supports and elevates dancers at every stage of their journey.
Date: May 14–16, 2026
Location: Sandy, Utah | Mountain America Exposition Center
Mor info links:
Questions: Nicole Cestone | nicole.cestone@dance.one | 949-573-0908“
Below are documents with more information about the Ballroom competition, formation team events, and pricing.
Ballroom competition |
Team Event Rules |
Pricing |
January 1st, 2026 at 11:07am
Gio Danceworld is hosting master classes in January with Tykhon Zhyvkov and February with Iakob Kupunia. See the details below:

“ATTENTION SMOOTH DANCERS!
Get ready for an unforgettable dance experience in Utah! Join Tykhon Zhyvkov, internationally acclaimed competitor and top finalist, in a Smooth workshop on Wednesday January 28, 2026. He is also available for private lessons.
Stick around afterward for American Rounds in Rhythm and Smooth—fun for dancers of all levels!
Don’t miss the chance to learn from the pros and take your dancing to the next level! Spots are limited—reserve yours now!
Read the rest of “Gio Danceworld Master Classes” »
December 27th, 2025 at 12:43pm

Registration is now available for the 2026 Provo High Dancesport Festival, held at
Provo High School on January 23 and 24, 2026! Registration for couples and teams is online here:
2026 Provo Dancesport Festival Registration
Individual and team entries are due by January 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm. After this time a late fee will be added and late registration will be available through January 17 at 11:59 pm. After that time, late registration will only be available on the day of the event if there is room.
General Admission and table seats are available here:
2026 Provo Dancesport Admission Tickets
Links to other information are below:
December 18th, 2025 at 5:13pm

Registration is now available for the 2026 Synergy DanceSport Festival, hosted by Simply Youth Ballroom and held at Ogden High School on January 16 & 17, 2026! Online registration is available here:
General Admission tickets are available at the link below. Table seats will be available soon.
Here are more links to additional information about the competition:
Entries are due by 11:59 PM January 3, 2026. Starting January 4, there will be a late fee. Late registration will be available through January 10, 2026.
For more information, see the event website.
December 12th, 2025 at 2:37pm
NOTE: The location has been changed to UVU
The registration for the 2026 Utah DanceSport Challenge is now available. The competition will be held on February 7, 2026 at Springville High School UVU. Registration is available online here:
Registration is due by January 17th to avoid late fees. Other important links are below:
Contact the event organizers with any questions.
December 1st, 2025 at 9:57am
The schedule overview is available for the Christmas Classic, held this Saturday (December 6, 2025) at Madison Jr High in Rexburg, ID. You can view the schedule overview below:
2025 Christmas Classic Schedule Overview
For any questions, see the event website or contact the event organizers.
November 25th, 2025 at 4:54pm
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Island Style Dance Studio will host master classes with Bumchin Tegshjargal, US Amateur Latin Finalist and Under 21 Champion on December 4 & 5, 2025. See more information below:
Latin Master Classes with US Amateur Latin Finalist Bumchin Tegshjargal
Island Style Dance Studio is thrilled to host U.S. National Amateur Latin Finalist Bumchin Tegshjargal for two days of world-class Latin instruction on December 4 & 5, 2025. Train with one of the nation’s top competitors and elevate your technique, artistry, and competitive edge! Five master classes will be offered, each covering a different International Latin dance.
Class Schedule
- Thursday – Paso Doble: 5:45 – 6:30 PM
- Thursday – Samba: 6:30 – 7:15 PM
- Friday – Rumba: 4:00 – 4:45 PM
- Friday – Cha Cha: 4:45 – 5:30 PM
- Friday – Jive: 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Register today at .
Bumchin will also be offering a limited number of private lessons during his visit. To reserve your spot, please contact Kelani at 801-857-8361.
Level up your dancing with one of the very best. Spots will go fast!
November 17th, 2025 at 12:09pm
The results and judges marks from the BYU Dancesport Championships held this last weekend, Nov 14 & 15, 2025, are available here:
2025 BYU Dancesport Championships Results
The heatlists for individual dancers can be found here:
Individual Heatlists