A Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Western Dance Event
March 31 - April 3 2022
A Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Western Dance Event
March 31 - April 3 2022
Welcome to the 2022 Rio Grande Dance Classic: A Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Western Dance Event
Welcome to the 2022 Rio Grande Dance Classic: A Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Western Dance Event
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - COMPETITIONS, SOCIAL DANCING, & SHOWS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
*FINAL SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE EVENT*
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022
EVENING
6:00pm Registration Opens
6:30pm Doors Open, Workshop
8:00pm-??? WELCOME DANCE PARTY
(GRANDE BALLROOM)
END OF EVENING
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022
DAYTIME
10:00am Registration Opens
11:00am Doors Open, Workshops
3:00pm Pre-Newcomer through Novice
Country Western Smooth & Rhythm Events
5:30pm DINNER BREAK & END OF DAY
NIGHT
7:00pm Solos, Formation Teams,
J&J Events(8:30pm-Round 1), Professional Solo/Showcase Competition Division, Mixed Pro/Pro Proficiency Heats
10:00pm-??? DANCE DANCE DANCE!
(GRANDE BALLROOM)
END OF EVENING
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022
DAY
7:00am Registration/Doors Open
8:00am American Style Smooth, International Style Ballroom,
Country Western Style Smooth Intermediate & Up, Country Couples Smooth
12:00pm LUNCH BREAK
2:00pm Country Western Style Rhythm Intermediate & Up, Country Couples Rhythm, International Style Latin, American Style Rhythm
6:00pm DINNER BREAK & END OF DAY
NIGHT
7:30pm Registration/Doors Open
8:00pm Scholarships - International Style Ballroom, American Style Smooth, Country Western, International Style Latin, American Style Rhythm, J&J Events
9:00pm Partner Dance Diversity Show
10:00pm-11:30pm LIVE MUSIC by LUNA UPFRONT & SOCIAL DANCING
11:30pm-??? SOCIAL DANCING CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2022
DAY
9:30am Registration/Doors Open
11:00am Workshops
3:00pm END OF EVENT-SEE YOU IN 2023!
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 $119+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