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BYU again hosts U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championship March 12-14

March 01, 2009

Hundreds of ballroom dancers of all ages will sweep into Provo to compete as Brigham Young University again hosts the United States National Amateur DanceSport Championship Thursday through Saturday, March 12-14, at the Marriott Center.

Single-day tickets range in price from $8-$16. Three-day ticket packages range in price from $23-$37. Tickets can be purchased online at www.byutickets.com, by phone at (801) 422-BYU1 or (800) 322-BYU1, or in person at the Marriott Center ticket office.

The BYU’s DanceSport Championship is among the largest amateur ballroom dance events in the country. Dancers from kindergarten age on up are invited to participate. The championship is divided into six categories, with national amateur titles awarded in Latin, standard, smooth, rhythm, cabaret and formation in all age groups.

For more information, including entry forms, rules and policies, visit byunationals.com or call the BYU Ballroom Dance Office at (801) 422-4623.

Writer: Brady Toone

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Photo by Jaren S. Wilkey/BYU Photo

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