Spectate!

Join us October 26-27, 2024!

Come for the day sessions to watch great dancing and cheer on family and friends! In the Saturday evening session, participate in social dancing at the Halloween Ball (costumes encouraged!) and enjoy a showcase of national championship-level talent.

Tickets are $10 per session and are available at the door the day of the event.


Destination

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

Schedule (this may change a bit)

Saturday: Day Session

8:00 AM Welcome!
Registration opens
9:00 AM Latin Syllabus begins
11:00 AM Rhythm Syllabus begins
1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM Smooth Syllabus begins
4:00 PM Standard Syllabus begins
5:30 PM Dinner Break

Saturday: Evening Session

7:00 P.M. Halloween Dance begins
7:30 P.M. Latin and Rhythm Championship events
8:15 P.M. Standard Championship events
9:00 P.M. Smooth Championship events
10:00 P.M. Good Night!

Sunday: Day Session

8:30 AM Good Morning!
Doors open
9:30 AM Level Up Seminars
1:00 PM Safe travels home!
We hope to see you at Dance Fest March 1-2, 2025!

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