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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.
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 events
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, Scholarships, 2023 US Same-Sex Championship, Country Western Championship and Night Club Dances, Youth and Under 21 Division
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, Scholarships and 2023 US Same-Sex Championship
Showtime
ALL DAY PASS: $40 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 & Credit Cards only at door. College Students, with a valid form of ID to receive discounted rates.
Boston Open is proud to have hosted the Massachusets State, Regional, United States and North American Same-Sex Championships through the years. Those event are sanctioned by NASSPDA - North American Same-Sex Partner Dance Association and currently NAEDA - North American Equality Dance Association. Membership is not required for participating in NAEDA Championship, but few restrictions apply to gain those Titles. Please visit www.NAEDA.org for the latest rules.
Additionally, NAEDA has approved and awarded the current sanctioned competitions, including Boston Open DanceSport of a Sponsorship of $750. That also provides $10 discount for members dancing at NAEDA's Championship!
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