Minnesota Ballroom Blast is organized by the University of Minnesota Ballroom Dance Club


Happening:

October 26 - 27, 2024
(All weekend!)

Here:

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

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Schedule (this may change a bit)

Saturday: Day Session

8:00 AM Welcome!
Registration opens
9:00 AM Latin Syllabus begins
11:30 AM Lunch Break
12:00 PM Smooth Syllabus begins
3:30 PM Standard Syllabus begins
6:00 PM Dinner Break

Saturday: Evening Session

7:00 P.M. Halloween Dance, Championship Rounds, and Costume Contest
10:00 P.M. Good Night!

Sunday: Day Session

8:30 AM Good Morning!
Registration opens
9:00 AM Rhythm Syllabus begins
12:30 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM Level Up Seminars
5:00 PM Good Evening!
We hope to see you at U Dance Fest in Winter 2025!

Here's What to Expect:

All weekend, dancers perform Ballroom and Latin dances in the format of a dance competition and receive either a ranked result or feedback from experienced ballroom professionals. All dancers, new or returning, can compete in traditional competition rounds. This event is a great opportunity for dancers new to competing to try the experience of a Dancesport competition, or for returning competitors to experiment with their dancing at the beginnng of the competition season!

Don't forget the Halloween Ball! Costumes Encouraged!

Come to the evening session of Minnesota Ballroom Blast 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 $10 at the door the day of the event. All competitor packages include free admission to the Halloween Ball!

Volunteer!

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

Minnesota Ballroom Blast

is a low-stress event designed to:


  • Introduce beginners to the format of a ballroom dance competition in a low-chaos environment
  • Provide a preparatory event for those looking to compete—regardless of their skill level
  • Allow couples an opportunity to experiment with new choreography and costuming
  • Provide dancers with meaningful insights from professionals they might not otherwise have access to