Welcome to Liberty Ball

On Sunday, March 18th, 2018 top dancers will gather in Philadelphia to take part in 3rd Annual Liberty Ball - one day exciting independent dance competition that is open to ALL dancers! 

We will have juvenile, junior, youth, under 21, amateur and senior I, II and III events in all dance styles as well as Pro-Am divisions and a new Solo-Star division that requires no partners!  

If you are a dancer, do not miss this great chance to show your skills in front of an international judging panel.  If you are a spectator, make sure to be there to watch all great dancers in action

We are happy to have great sponsors supporting our dancers and our event!

Junior Athletes Dancesport Association (JADA)

Collegiate Athletes Dancesport Association (CADA)

World Senior Competitors Dancesport Commission (WSCDC)

Registration to our competition is handled online by the O2CM.  

EARLY BIRD PRICES (end March 1st, 2018):

One-Dance Syllabus Events: $15 per dance

• Latin: Samba, Cha-cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive
• Standard: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V Waltz, Quickstep
• Rhythm: Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, Balero, Mambo
• Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, V Waltz

​Open Multi-Dance Events:

• Novice 3 Dance $45
• Pre-Champ 4 Dance $60
• Champ $75

All Single and Pro-Am/Teacher-Student juvenile, junior  and youth divisions: $10 per dance

NEW! Solo-Star Events:  $10 per dance

All Pro-Am/Teacher-Student events: Call to inquire about the price.

All competitors get free entry into the ballroom!  AND COSTUMES ARE ALLOWED IN ALL CATEGORIES!

Liberty Ball lined up a great panel of adjudicators who will bring with them a great combination of passion, knowledge and experience.

(*This is a tentative schedule)

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Teacher/Student - Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Latin Syllabus

Teacher/Student - Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Standard Syllabus

Teacher/Student - Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Rhythm Syllabus

Teacher/Student - Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Smooth Syllabus

Solo Star Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Syllabus

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Start Time: 1:00 PM

Amateur Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Latin Syllabus

Amateur Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Standard Syllabus

Amateur Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Rhythm Syllabus

Amateur Pre-Teen, Junior, Youth Smooth Syllabus

Start Time: 4:00 PM

Amateur Adult Latin Syllabus

Amateur Adult Standard Syllabus

Amateur Adult Rhythm Syllabus

Amateur Adult Smooth Syllabus

Teacher/Student - Adult and Senior Standard Latin

Teacher/Student - Adult and Senior Standard Syllabus

Teacher/Student - Adult and Senior Standard Rhythm

Teacher/Student - Adult and Senior Standard Smooth

Solo Star Adult  and Senior Syllabus

Start Time: 6:00 PM

ALL OPEN EVENTS

END TIME 10:00 PM 

Every person attending Liberty Ball does so at his or her own risk and expressly and irrevocably waves any claim or claims against Liberty Ball, its organizers, employees and representatives arising from any loss, personal injury, death or damage associated with this event.

Liberty Ball and its organizers accept no responsibility for damage, loss or theft of property left in the changing rooms, ballroom, guest rooms or hotel.

This event may be photographed by video, photography or other method. All persons attending this event may be photographed and, by their presence, waive any claim related to the use of that photography and the rights of any copyright, privacy or publicity associated with said photography. Liberty Ball  and its organizers reserve all print, electronic and broadcast rights and reserve the right to use any and all photography taken at Liberty Ball  for future promotional purposes.

Competitors at Liberty Ball  do not need to be registered with any governing organization.

Waivers for minors must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Incomplete entries will not be processed. Entries received after March 1, 2018 will be accepted at the discretion of the organizers if space & time permit and will carry a $25 late fee per competitor.

All entries must be complete and all fees paid before competitor numbers are issued and before competitors are allowed to dance.

The organizers reserve the right to modify the final schedule if necessary. Events may commence up to 30 minutes prior to their scheduled time.

Competitors must be in the ballroom at least 30 minutes before their scheduled event and in the “on deck” area at least 2 heats prior to their scheduled heat. Events will not be delayed for latecomers.

Events with less than 3 entries may be cancelled or combined across age and/or gender divisions. Prize monies may be reduced in events with fewer than 3 entries.

The judges’ decisions will be final. No competitor shall question or harass a judge about his or her personal marks.

Marks will be posted. Anyone removing posted marks or master scrutineer sheets without permission may be subject to disciplinary action.

Competitors shall conduct themselves in a civil, sportsmanlike manner at all times while on the competition premises.

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Cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations received by the organizers on or before March 1, 2018 will receive a refund (minus a $50 service charge) by mail no later than 30 days after completion of the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after March 1, 2018. Credit or partial credit toward entry fees for the following year, may be considered at the sole discretion of the organizers in emergency situations when notified prior to the start of the competition and when accompanied by a physician’s certificate.