Competition DanceSport
What is DanceSport Competition?
Gorgeous gowns and thousands of sparkly stones, tail suits, elaborate hair and makeup, smooth beautiful dancing around a gorgeous dance floor, Dancesport Competition is the pinnacle of Ballroom dancing.
Challenging yourself to commence Ballroom dancing competition is one way to continually improve and strive for more and more skill and artistry in your dancing. It can also lead to a career in Professional dance, such as teaching, working on cruise ships, in musicals and broadway shows, International travel as a Professional Ballroom Dancer and coaching.
Dance Kingdom offers competitive coaching for those just starting their competitive dance career, to the highest level of Dancesport Competition. Our team of Professional dancers/coaches includes former National and Victorian Champions, and current Professional Champions - plus a highly qualified teaching team, are ready to take your dancing to the next step. Competitive Ballroom dancing or Dancesport is a great way to become the best dancer you can.
We recommend that you begin your competition dancing with private lessons on your own, or with your partner. Your coach will then recommend a competition to begin, and help you prepare your debut from the dancing to your presentation, grooming and etiquette for competition. We can even help you with a partner to join you in the lessons and competition, until you find your own regular partner.
Who does Dancesport Competition?
There are DanceSport competitions for all levels of dancer, and like any physical pursuit - to make it to the elite level you need to understand and master the basics first.
Dance Kingdom boasts a team of professional dancers and internationally trained coaches who help our competitors navigate a successful competitive career. Dancesport competition is conducted under the rules of Dancesport Australia. You can compete in three styles, Modern/Standard Ballroom, Latin American and New Vogue. You begin competition as a Recreational (beginner) competitor, and then once you have a regular partner you can register and enter Level C. As you become successful, you progress up through the levels to level A (the highest Amateur Level) and then onto Professional. You compete in one of the six age groups Juvenile (under 12) Junior (12-16), Youth (16-19) Adult (16-35) Masters 1 (35 and over) and Masters 2 (50 and over), so it is never too late to start Dancesport Competiton.
Be Inspired
Being a part of the DanceSport Competition is inspirational. Watching those couples who have achieved the highest level of dance are simply inspiring to watch.
Love Dance
Those who love dance often want to see how far they can go - and nothing pushes you to achieve YOUR highest level than DanceSport competition.
Achieve
Get the ultimate recognition for your practice and hard work by achieving though DanceSport competition.
"To excel in DanceSport competition you need to have GRIT - that is determination, passion and to never, EVER give up." Monica, Principal and National Dancesport Champion
How do you get involved?
If you are serious about DanceSport competition then you'll need to find a partner. At social Ballroom dancing events or within lessons, we recommend approaching a fellow student with whom you feel you might like to compete with, and ask them if they are interested. Alternatively, ask your teacher to approach them for you, or to suggest someone.
Competitive Couple Lessons
1 competitive dance lesson per week in the style of your choice
Competition styling and costuming advice to maximise your performance
2 x competitive lessons per week in the styles of your choice
Competition styling and costuming advice to maximise your performance
Weekly 3 x 1 competitive dance lessons per week - one per style
Competition styling and costuming advice to maximise your performance
