Star of the North Ballroom Dance Critique Event is organized by the University of Minnesota Ballroom Dance Club


Happening:

October 28, 2023
(That's a Saturday)

Here:

Coffman Memorial Union
Great Hall
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(Map)

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Schedule (this may change a bit)

Day Session

8:00 A.M. Good Morning! Registration Opens
9:00 A.M. Latin and Rhythm Starts
Games and Social Dancing
12:00 A.M. Lunch Break
1:00 P.M. Standard and Smooth Starts
Games and Social Dancing
5:00 P.M. Dinner Break

Evening Session

6:30 P.M. Halloween Dance
10:00 P.M. Good Night! We hope to see you tomorrow at the Level Up Dance Seminar!

Here's What to Expect:

All day, dancers perform ballroom and latin dances in the format of a dance competition and receive feedback from experienced ballroom professionals.

Volunteer!

Star of the North Ballroom Dance Critique Event is made possible by the hard work of dozens of volunteers. If you want to contribute your time and skills to help make Star of the North Ballroom Dance Critique Event awesome, fill out this form and we'll help you get involved!

Costumes Encouraged!

Come to the evening session of Star of the North Ballroom Dance Critique Event and enjoy a wonderful evening of social dancing. In addition to the opportunity to dance with many participants from around the Upper Midwest, there will be food, games, merriment, and a showcase of national championship-level talent. To top off a wonderful evening, a costume contest will be held with prizes in various categories. Don't miss out!

Tickets are available for $5 at the door the day of the event.

Star of the North Ballroom Dance Critique Event

low-stress, feedback-based, and designed to:


  • Provide social dancers and competitors alike with meaningful feedback from professionals they might not otherwise have access to
  • Introduce beginners to the general format of a competition in a low-chaos environment
  • Provide a preparatory event for those looking to compete
  • Allow couples to experiment with new choreography and costuming