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Boston Open DanceSport
10th Boston Open DanceSport Championship
April 18, 2026 Center at the Heights, Needham, MA
Boston Open is made by the generosity of our patrons and participants. Some of them are:
Dedham Bank, Fenway Health,
Eastern Bank, Fidelity Investment,
Needham Bank, Wegman's, Trader Joe's,
Euroglam Boutique, Starbucks, Louise Condon Realty, Roche Bros, Stop and Shop Superstore,
Nero Caffee, Dedham Community Theater,
North American Equality Dance Association's Activity Grant (offering discounted spectators tickets and participation to all current NAEDA members) and more.
Additional Information:
Hair and make up available for appointments.
Please call Maggie Toth at 401-924-3460
Where to Park
On-Site Free Parking: A dedicated lot is available to the left and rear of the building. This lot is free for all visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.
Street Parking: You may also park in marked parallel spaces directly on Hillside Avenue in front of the center.
MBTA Needham Heights Lot: There is an MBTA commuter lot located immediately to the right of our building.
Please Note: This is not a free lot. If you choose to park here, you must pay the daily rate ($4.00 Mon–Fri; $2.00 Sat–Sun) via the PayByPhone app to avoid being ticketed.
Accessibility & Drop-Off
Main Entrance Drop-Off: For your convenience, there is a dedicated circular drop-off area directly in front of the main entrance on Hillside Avenue.
Handicap Parking: There are three designated handicap spaces located on the left as you enter the Center's parking lot.
*Additional Parking can be found in the shopping around and behind Starbucks and street meters. Type your paragraph here.
Starting 2026, Boston Open DanceSport is excited to host the following additioal events:
- Amateur Syllabus Cup (visit American DanceSport Federation event)
- Public School Championship(Special event for classes thought in Public Schools - Elementary to High School)
- Collegiate Championship
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS - Spectators tickets are available via Eventbite, Venmo and at the doors
DAYTIME SESSION:
Session 1: $25 adults; $10 kids (ages 6-10 and free for ages 5 and under).
This session includes American Rhythm and International Latin with Single Dance Division, Championships, and Night Club Dances
EVENING SESSION:
Session 2 - $25 adults; $10 kids (ages 6-10 and free for ages 5 and under).
This session includes American Smooth and International Ballroom with Single Dance Division, Show Dances, Formation Teams, Championships,
Showdance Division
ALL DAY PASS: $35 Adults / $10 Kids (10 years and under)
* Competitors do not need a spectators ticket for the session they are competing in. Participating teachers do not need tickets for the event.
Checks, Cashiers Checks & Money Orders accepted in advance. Cash at door.
The Boston Open is honored to have hosted the Massachusetts State, Regional, United States, and North American Same-Sex Championships throughout the years. These prestigious events were historically sanctioned by the North American Same-Sex Partner Dance Association (NASSPDA) and are currently sanctioned by the North American Equality Dance Association (NAEDA). While membership is not required to participate in a NAEDA Championship, certain requirements apply to earn these titles. We encourage you to visit www.NAEDA.org for the most up-to-date rules and information.
Furthermore, we are delighted to share that NAEDA has awarded the Boston Open DanceSport Championship a $750 sponsorship. This partnership also provides a wonderful discount for members competing in the NAEDA Championship!
Please visit www.NAEDA.org for the latest rules.
Information of participation's Rules and Regulations, Dance Divisions, Styles and Age categories can be found here:
For Registration, wholesale pricing for Dance Studios and Professional Teachers, please e-mail us at: kalinmitov@hotmail.com
AMERICAN STYLE RHYTHM and SMOOTH AND INTERNATIONAL Style LATIN and BALLROOM
Single dances
Amateur Championships
Pro-Am Championships
Solo Dancer events
Pre-teens, Teens, Juvenile, Youth and Collegiate events
ADF Amateur Syllabus Cup
Public School Championship
North America Equality Dance Association (NAEDA) Championships
FORMATION TEAMS
SHOW DANCES
COUNTRY WESTERN Style Single dances and Championship