About this Event
Welcome to 2026 Boston Open DanceSport - Ballroom Dance Championship
Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Needham, Massachusetts
Boston Open Championships is an event of ballroom dance competitions, shows and championships.
Featuring will be dances like Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Vienesse Waltz, Cha-cha, Rumba, Salsa, Swing traditional Country Western Division West Coast swing, Two Step and Nightclub.
There are 9 dances in American Style of Ballroom dancing(Smooth and Rhythm) and 10 in International Style (Standard/Ballroom and Latin).
Participants will be separated in 7 age and proficiency categories (Amateur couple, Professional/Teacher dancing with an Amateur/Student). They will be judged by 5 world certified adjudicators.
This event is in the format of a fun ballroom dance competition and it is open and to the public to spectate.
There are two sessions, separated by the style of dancing. Rhythm and Latin single dances division, Scholarships and Championships are in the Morning session. Smooth and Standard single dances division with their Championships and Scholarships are in the evening session.
Session One - Morning - Rhythm and Latin division 10 AM-3PM(approximate time of ending)
Session Two - Afternoon - Smooth and Standard division 5PM-9PM(approximate time of ending)
This year we are also honored to host aditional new events:
Public Schools Championship
American Dance Federation Syllabus Cup
2026 North American Equality Dance Championship. .
BOSTON Open is not only a ballroom dance competition, but also a public declaration of the need for equality at all levels of our lives. This event is a showcase of the ballroom dancing talent. It is outlining the grace and skills of the ballroom dance contestants.
The exact line up of dances will be available a week before event and the registration closes.
To register to compete, please visit www.BostonOpenDanceSport.com - Competition for details and forms.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 39.19
