Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What hotel will we be at?
A. Hyatt Downtown Milwaukee

Q. Should I get a room at the hotel?
A. It is always advised that our students should get a room to rest and store their personal belongings. If you prefer not to get a room we will always have a dressing room available for you to change and store your items. However this dressing room is shared and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Q. How is check in or registration handled for the competition?
A. When you arrive at the hotel, there will be a registration Table usually by the competition Ballroom. There you will check in and receive your program, heat sheet, and be informed on all the details of the competition.

Q. Can my friends / family come and watch?

A. We encourage our students to share their experience with both their friends and their family. There is an admission fee per session and tickets are available at the door. Tickets to the dinner events are also available. Please talk to your instructor or studio manager for family dinner tickets.

Q. What is the attire for the event?

A. The day sessions are a more casual attire for spectators. Saturday evening dinner and professional competition this year will be a costume party, although you don't have to wear a costume. Usually, most competition final nights are formal attire.

Q. Is photography permitted or will you have a professional photographer available?

A. All photography is permitted including flash photography. It is encouraged that you invite someone who can snap a few photos of you on the dance floor. We do not hire a professional photographer.

Q. Is video taping permitted or will you have a professional company available?

A. Personal video is prohibited inside of the ballroom. We have a professional company who can video tape your dances and transfer them to DVD onsite before you even leave the event.

Q. Can I bring food into the ballroom?

A. Yes. You can always bring a snack or a light meal into the ballroom if you are not on the food package for the competition. However, depending on the schedule you might find it difficult to obtain food given the short breaks in schedules. We always advise students to be on the lunch and dinner packages.

Q. What costumes or accessories do I need if I am competing?

A. This is by no means a complete list :

WOMEN: Costume for Smooth, Latin, & Country. Either nude or matching colored dance shoes. Eye lashes, makeup, pantyhose, hair spray, brushes, dance pants (usually already in professional costumes), & costume jewelry (necklace, earrings, bracelets)

MEN: Dance pants, latin shirt, smooth shirt & tie, dance shoes for latin and smooth, hair spray.