TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - COMPETITIONS, SOCIAL DANCING, & SHOWS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

*FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT*

THURSDAY APRIL 13, 2023

4:00 PM-REGISTRATION OPENS

6:00 PM-BALLROOM OPENS

7:00 PM-CLUB DANCE DIVISION (ALL CATEGORIES), SOCIAL DANCING

FRIDAY APRIL 14, 2023

7:00 AM-REGISTRATION OPENS

7:45 AM-MAIN BALLROOM OPENS

8:00 AM-AMERICAN SMOOTH & INTERNATIONAL STANDARD (ALL CATEGORIES)

11:30 PM-LUNCH BREAK (MAIN BALLROOM CLOSED)

1:30 PM-MAIN BALLROOM OPENS

2:00 PM-COUNTRY WESTERN DIVISIONS (PRE-NEWCOMER THROUGH NOVICE)

6:00 PM-DINNER BREAK (MAIN BALLROOM CLOSED)

7:45 PM-BALLROOM OPENS

8:00 PM-BALLROOM MIXED PRO/PRO, PROFESSIONAL-PRO/AM-AMATEUR SOLO/SHOWDANCE, FORMATION TEAMS, J&J EVENTS, SOCIAL DANCING

SATURDAY APRIL 15 2023

7:00 AM-REGISTRATION OPENS

7:45 AM-MAIN BALLROOM OPENS

8:00 AM-AMERICAN RHYTHM & INTERNATIONAL LATIN (ALL CATEGORIES)

12:00 PM-LUNCH BREAK (MAIN BALLROOM CLOSED)

1:45 PM-MAIN BALLROOM OPENS

2:00 PM-COUNTRY WESTERN PRO/AM (INTERMEDIATE THROUGH ADVANCED & PRO/PRO)

6:00 PM-DINNER BREAK (MAIN BALLROOM CLOSED)

7:30 PM-BALLROOM OPENS

8:00 PM-COUNTRY COUPLES SUPERSTARS EVENTS, COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, EVENING SHOW PERFORMANCES, SOCIAL DANCING

SUNDAY APRIL 16 2023

7:30 AM-REGISTRATION OPENS

7:45 AM-MAIN BALLROOM OPENS

8:00 AM-COUNTRY LINE DANCE (ALL CATEGORIES) & COUPLES DIVISIONS 1-4

4:00 PM-SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

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Our Beautiful Venue:

The Albuquerque Marriott Uptown

2101 Louisiana Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

Anyone requiring a room for the Rio Grande Dance Classic will receive a special room rate. Please mention Rio Grande Dance Classic to reserve rooms for $149+tax per night.

The Rio Grande Dance Classic will offer events in the following Styles:

International Ballroom

American Smooth

Argentine Tango

Country Western

International Latin

American Rhythm

Salsa/Merengue/Bachata

West Coast Swing

The Rio Grande Dance Classic will offer events in the following categories:

Amateur (Student/Student)

Couples

Pro/Am (Teacher/Student)

Pro/Pro (Mixed Professional)

Professional

J&J (Formerly Jack & Jill)

Solo Performances

Formation Teams

Scholarships

Traditional, Same Sex, & Reverse Role couples are encouraged to enter any and all events.

Please spread the word, share this event, & invite friends and family! We look forward to seeing all of you again, and also look forward to seeing new friends on the dance floor!

The Rio Grande Dance Classic Team

[email protected] - 505.702.8782