2025 Schedule Overview*
Saturday Evening Theme: Black Heart's Ball
Embrace the dark and dramatic at the Black Hearts Ball, where 90's goth meets emo vibes in a night of moody nostalgia. From casual grunge to formal gothic elegance, celebrate shadows and self-expression. Come as you are—or who you want to be—and let the music ignite your inner darkness.
Thursday
Evening
- Kick-off dance with Keenan Mackenzie and The Riffers
Friday
Day
- Elective Classes 12:00pm – 3:30pm
- Contest Prelims 3:30pm – 6:00pm
(Open Mixed Couples, Adv. Mixed Couples, Open Classic)
Evening
- Live Music and Contest Finals
(Adv. Mixed Couples, Open Mixed Couples, Wildcard)
Saturday
Day
- Main Classes 10:00am – 3:30pm
- Contest Prelims 3:30pm – 6:00pm
(Amateur Classic, Amateur Mixed Couples)
Evening
THEME: Black Heart’s Bal
- Live Music and Contest Finals
(Amateur Mixed Couples, Open Classic)
Sunday
Day
- Main Classes 10:00am – 3:30pm
- Contest Prelims & Finals 3:30pm – 6:00pm
(Pure Bal prelims, Amateur Classic finals)
Evening
- Live Music and Contest Finals
(Pure Bal, Invitational Mixed Couples)
Monday
Day
- Unofficial beach dance at Santa Monica Beach near Venice Beach border
2:00-5:00pm
(Near the Dorthy Green Park)
Please note that this dance may be cancelled due to weather, fires, or if the beach patrol decide to close it down. Pay attention to our Facebook Group for the latest information.