Competitive Dance

If you love having goals and events to work towards, then competition might just be for you! In the Ballroom and Latin world, competition is for adults as well as kids! You don’t have to be a “competitive personality” to compete, and ALL skill levels have a place in competition! Categories for competition include, age, gender, skill level, and time spent dancing competitively. So yes, there are competitions for beginners and advanced dancers alike!

A male and female dancer posing confidently in front of a Gateway Dancesport Championships backdrop. The male is dressed in a black fitted shirt and trousers, while the female is wearing a sparkling red dress with fringe detailing.

Competition is one of our passions, and we love technique focused coaching and watching our students grow into amazing dancers!

A man and a woman posing together at a dance competition event, wearing elegant dance outfits. The man is in a black outfit and the woman is in a black and white polka dot dress. They are smiling and striking a playful pose in front of a colorful backdrop featuring stars and hearts.

Competitions are experiences to remember, exhilarating time spent with friends and learning from fantastic dancers, as well as including evening spectator events where students get to dress up and watch their professional coaches compete!

A male and female dancer performing elegantly in a ballroom setting, with the female in a sparkly black dress and the male in a sharp black tuxedo. Both are smiling and engaged in a dance move.

Competing is one of the best ways to increase your skill and confidence on the dance floor, even if your goal is to use it socially!

A couple posing together at the Gateway DanceSport Championships. The woman is wearing a green dance outfit with a high slit, while the man is dressed in a matching green outfit. They stand in front of a branded backdrop featuring city lights.

You can compete with your professional partner, your teacher, or with another amateur! So don’t worry if you don’t have a partner!

A male and female couple performing a dance together on a wooden floor. The male is dressed in a black sequined shirt, while the female wears a black dress with pink fringe. They are both elegantly posed, showcasing a dynamic dance move.

Whether you dance in local competitions, or travel with us across the country, competition are an absolutely unforgettable experience.n

Four dancers in colorful costumes pose on a red carpet at the Gateway Dancesport Championships, each wearing medals.

We promise it’s not as scary as it sounds, and it’s nothing like dancing with the stars! (unless you want it to be, that’s an option too!)

Four men in formal attire posing together on a red carpet in front of a backdrop for the Gateway Dancesport Championships.