Binghamton's Premier Dance Competition!

Each competitor is welcome to register in every event in each style.  However, a competitor is considered ineligible for a given event if either of the following is true:

• The competitor has timed out of a particular level. A competitor may only compete as a newcomer if less than 6 months have elapsed since the first competition in which they competed newcomer. In addition, a competitor may only compete in Bronze if less than 1 year has elapsed since the first competition in which they competed bronze. No other levels have time-out rules.

• The competitor has accumulated 7+ YCN points in the majority of dances in an event at a particular level. 

  • To calculate your YCN points, please use the following calculator: https://ballroom-calc.streamlit.app/

Double registration is permitted in the Syllabus levels. Competitors may not dance up more than one level (i.e. registering for Gold and Silver is allowed, but registering for Gold and Bronze is prohibited), and they cannot dance down in any Syllabus level. 

• • • Dancers are allowed to compete in both Syllabus and Open level events if they choose but must follow the registration rules in regards to the Syllabus level events (i.e. no dancing down)

Couples must dance at the level of the higher competitor (i.e. if the Follower is Bronze, and the Leader is Silver, the couple must dance at the Silver level and have the option of double registering to also compete at the Gold level, if they so desire).

Syllabus events are open to all competitors.

There are no gender restrictions on couples.

Syllabus

• Competitors should follow the ISTD syllabus for International styles and the NDCA syllabus for American style dances for Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels.

• Open/Pre-Champ competitors are not restricted to a syllabus.

PLEASE EMAIL bingbdc@gmail.com to confirm your payment/payment method!

Registration prices: 


$35 - Early Registration - Ends February 17th 

$40 - Regular Registration - Ends March 9th 

$45 - Late Registration - Ends March 22nd

Check Instructions

Check: Please make out the check to: Student Association of Binghamton University Inc. In the memo section, write "Ballroom Dance Association SA Account 4250.
Please mail all checks to:
Student Association: Binghamton Dance Association
Binghamton University, UUW203
4400 Vestal Pkwy E.
Vestal, NY 13902

BingTickets

Payments through BingTickets can be made here.

NOTE: All payments with BingTickets will have a $4.03 Convenience Fee. 

No costumes are permitted at the Newcomer level.

Costumes are permitted but not required for all other levels.

If you do not follow these guidelines, you will be asked to change or make any necessary adjustments.

We reserve the right to restrict dancers from competing if a costume is deemed to be inappropriate by the Chairman of Judges.

Heel protectors (plastic or suede) are required for all high-heeled shoes. Lack of heel covers can result in disqualification and removal from venue. Suede stars will be available at the front desk the day of the competition. 

TBA partners can be found day of or prior to the competition. Please go to this link and add yourself to the sheet if you need a TBA.

Please email bingbdc@gmail.com for any housing requests. Please be aware that Binghamton Ballroom has limited housing spaces and therefore cannot provide for every competitor.