Dear Friends,

We are excited to invite you all to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Dancing a la Carte (DACL) on Friday and Saturday, May 28–29, 2027, in Springfield, Massachusetts!

The celebration begins with our Dance Camp on Thursday, May 27, followed by two exciting days of dance competitions featuring Professional-Amateur, Amateur-Amateur, Mixed Amateur, and Professional divisions. Dancers of all ages, from children to adults, and all levels are welcome!

Our competition will feature a wide variety of dance styles and divisions, including:
* American Smooth
* American Rhythm
* International Ballroom
* International Latin
* Nightclub
* Theatrical Arts
* Formation Teams
* Showcase

Our Proud Partners
Dancing a la Carte is proud to be part of the World Pro-Am Dancesport Series, the Fordney Foundation, , the NDCA National Ranking System and Professional Basics Tour, where competitors can earn ranking points.

We are also pleased to announce that DACL 2027 will offer double points for the World DanceSport Series (WDSS)! We are proud to work with our partners to provide an exciting and rewarding competition experience for our dance community.

Registration and hotel reservations open February 10–May 10, 2027.

Registration & Special Offers
We are delighted to offer the following special opportunities to make our 20th Anniversary celebration more accessible and exciting for our dance community:

* Young Dancer Sponsorship: We are proud to sponsor young dancers under 18 years of age, supporting the next generation of dancers: [Amateur Entry Offer]  Mixed Amateur and Amateur-Amateur entries will receive a free entry fee for every single dance and/or multi-dance event for every corresponding regular-price Pro-Am single-dance and/or multi-dance entry.
* Special Needs Dancers: Special single-dance entry fees will be available for dancers with special needs.
* New Nightclub Registration Fee: Enjoy our Nightclub division, designed to celebrate musicality, lead and follow, and the unique atmosphere and style of nightclub dancing.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our wonderful dance community, bringing together talented dancers, dedicated teachers, and passionate supporters for an unforgettable celebration of dance, friendship, and achievement.

We hope you will join us in making our 20th Anniversary of Dancing à la Carte truly memorable!

Save the dates: May 27–29, 2027! 
Join us for three days of dance, learning, competition, and celebration.

We can't wait to welcome you to the dance floor on Memorial Day Weekend 2027 in Massachusetts. 

Your hosts,

Marcio DeSouza & Saori Kamiya


Dancing a la Carte (DACL)