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!

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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 $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