About The Event
We are proud to be one of the longest running and largest UCWDC events in the United States.
Over 28 workshops are included free with your pass. There are many more paid workshops with top instructors
Featuring ProAm, ProPro, Amateur, Professional, and Masters' Competitions.
There are lots of opportunities for dancing late into the night with old friends and new ones!
Where
Crown Plaza, Atlanta
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta
When
Thursday
13 - 16 March
(a full 3 day event)
Our Instrutors
Here are some of our Pros
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Jo Thompson Szymanski
Line Dance
Todd Longsworth and Jamie Hoyt
Country
Kristin Geil
Country & Swing
Chris and Emily Bailey
Country
Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin
Swing and Country
Donna Caudill
Line
Lee & Marcy Harpe
Country
Antoinette Santoro
Country & Swing
Rachel Champion
Country & Swing
Helen Matthews
Country
John Robinson
Line
Satu Katelapper
Line
Marnie Mattei
Country
Jessica Schwaninger
Line
Rachel Mercedes Neiswender
Country
JP Potter
Line
Leslie Thompson
Line
Matt and Shari Huggett-Milton
Country
Mario Robau, Jr.
Swing
Guyton Mundy
Line
Special Guests
Country
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Please note: All times are estimates
Peach State Kick-off Dance
$10 Main Ballroom (not included in weekend pass)
Judges Continuing Education Class
Oakwood
Registration Opens
Workshops Begin
Dance Fundamentals (What Judges are Looking For)
$20 Downstairs Conference Room. Open to anyone
ProAm Intermediate Warm-Up
Main Ballroom. Please do not enter before 1 PM due to workshop
ProAm Intermediate Competition
Includes Classic, Mixed Role, and Spotlight
ProAm Advanced/ProPro Warm-Up
Includes Showcase
ProAm Advanced/ProPro Competition
Includes Classic, Mixed Role, Showcase, and ProPro
Line Dance Party
Dunwoody Ballroom
Swing Room Open
Maplewood Ballroom
Country Social
Main Ballroom
Friday Awards
Main Ballroom
ProAm Newcomer Warm-up
Main Ballroom. All divisions
Pro-Am Newcomer Competition
Main Ballroom
Workshops Begin
Dunwoody, Maplewood, and Oakwood Ballrooms
N.T.A Meeting
Boardroom
ProAm Novice Warm-Up and Competition
Competition immediately follows Warm-Up
Main Ballroom Closed
Show practice including Masters, Div I, and Superstar floor trials
Line Dance Party
Dunwoody Ballroom
Main Ballroom Reopens
ProAm Awards
Newcomer and Novice
Masters, Open Div I, Line Dance Superstars Competition and Show
Includes Masters Showcase and Masters Classic and Variety Show
Line Dance Rooms Open
Maplewood (10 PM -1 AM) and Oakwood (9:30 - 12:30 AM) Ballrooms
Open Dancing
Main Ballroom
Jack and Jill Two Step and West Coast Swing
$5. Dunwoody. On-floor registration.
Swing Room Open
Social Dancing
Main Ballroom
Line Dance Warmup
Main Ballroom
Line Dance Team Competition
(All divisions except Superstars)
Workshops Begin
Maplewood, Dunwoody, Oakwood Ballrooms
Couples Floor Trials
(All divisions except Open Div I, Crown, and Masters)
Couples Competition
(All divisions except Open Div I, Crown, and Masters)
8 Dance ProAm Championship
Flight Format
ProAm Swing and Hustle Competition
Must register by 11:00 AM Sunday
Special WCS Workshop
Featuring Gary McIntyre and Susan Kirklin. Included with either 3-day weekend pass or Sunday pass
Sunday Awards
Awards for all Sunday Competition
Event Venue
Crown Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta
Trendy rooms and suites with carpeted floors offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas, as well as en suite bathrooms. Room service is available. Other amenities include a restaurant/bar, a gym and an indoor pool.