Star of the North DanceSport Classic

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USA Dance MN

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For help registering, email sotn@usadance-mn.org or call 612-788-0145


Newcomer Bronze Silver Gold Novice Pre-Champ Championship
Am Smooth * WF/TV WTF WTFV WTF WTFV WTFV
Am Rhythm * CR/SB CRS CRSB CRS CRSB CRSBM
Int'l Std * WQ/TF WFQ WTFQ WFQ WTFQ WTVFQ
Int'l Latin * CR/SJ CSR CSRJ CSR CSRJ CSRPJ
* The newcomer category is intended to give non-competitive dancers a chance to try and enjoy competing. It is available to dancers who have been dancing regularly for less than one year and are dancing no higher than the bronze proficiency level. The dances may be chosen individually. From Int'l Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Cha Cha, Samba, & Rumba, or American Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba, & Swing.

Other categories include mixed Proficiencies, Team Matches (Am F,R,Sw & Int'l W,T,Sa), Formation Teams, Solos, Cabaret, Jack & Jills. Fun Dances including Hustle, Lindy Hop, Salsa, Merengue, WC Swing, Argentine Tango, & Polka.

Limited (2 Events or Less) Unlimited
Adult: $60 $95
College & Youth: $25 $50
Formation Teams: $80 per team entry
Collegiate Teams: $30 per team entry
Solos: $30 per couple
Seminars: $15 per session
Boxed Lunches: $12 (Turkey/Ham/Veggie)
A late fee will be added after Jan 19th. No registrations will be accepted after Feb 9th.

USA Dance Membership. A competitive USA Dance membership is required. Cost for adults is $60 per year, $20 for students, and $15 for juniors. Memberships can be obtained from the O2CM registration link above. For more information, visit the USA Dance website: www.usadance.org.

DanceSport Rulebook. As a sanctioned competition, Star of the North will be governed by the USA Dance DanceSport Rulebook. This will result in some changes in the competition's rules from previous years. Competitors will want to especially note changes in dress requirements if they are not already familiar with USA Dance rules.




Star of the North Concierge

Contact the Star of the North team at any time for information and for answers to questions about the competition, registration and your visit to the Twin Cities. The Star of the North competition is proudly hosted by the Twin Cities’ USA Dance-MN chapter, whose members welcome you to Minneapolis & St. Paul and who want to help make your visit easy and enjoyable! sotn@usadance-mn.org



Hotels

A block of double bed rooms is available at the Four Points by Sheraton for $89/night*, plus sales and local taxes of 13.5%*. Ask for the Star of the North group. The reservation cut-off date for the group discount is January 25, 2008, 5pm CST.

The Sheraton provides free shuttle service to the competition and other popular Twin Cities destinations (5 mile radius), as well as free parking, free high speed internet, lounge, restaurant, pool, spa, sauna and fitness center.

Four Points by Sheraton
1330 Industrial Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-331-1900

* If taking advantage of this special offer, guests must advise the hotel if they wish to check out earlier than their scheduled stay at or before check-in, otherwise a $50 charge will be billed to that guest room.



Transportation

  • The Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport can provide ground service transportation upon arrival in the Twin Cities.
  • For a partial list of local taxi services, visit Yahoo's local guide to Minneapolis taxis
  • The Hiawatha light rail line provides transportation between downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America and the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport.