Key Dates 2024-25
Stay Informed About What’s Happening at PBD.
These dates may be adjusted to accommodate changing community conditions.
Competitions, special events, and performances will be added as they are scheduled.
2024 Key Dates (Jun-Dec)
SEPTEMBER 2024
02 • No Classes – Holiday Break
09-14 • Competition Team Auditions
For any Ballroom dancer grades 3rd-12th. Students can choose to audition for a competition team allowing dancers to participate and travel to various ballroom dance competitions during the competition season (Oct – Mar). Competition teams are classified by age level (Preteen, Junior, Youth) and sometimes according to style (Latin, Ballroom). Check this page for more detailed information as auditions get closer:
https://pacificballroom.org/competition-teams/
17 • National Dance Day
20 • Donor Appreciation Dinner
By Invitation Only. An appreciation dinner dedicated to our PBD donors. A presentation from department directors will give a brief overview of progress in the organization.
21 • Discover Dance Day
Come Try Ballroom Dance. Grades 4-12 at the studio, parents encouraged to attend as well.
28 • Quest for the Best Competition – Auburn, WA
Individual Competitors & some Performing Teams (team coaches will announce participation). A local dance competition.
30 • Open Enrollment Ends – Performing Teams
2yrs-12 grade. New students can enroll in B level Performing teams through September 31st. The next Open Enrollment period will start in December.
30 • Competition Teams Begin
3rd-12th grade/by Audition only. See the Competition Team Schedule. https://pacificballroom.org/competition-teams/
OCTOBER 2024
03-06 • Summit DanceSport – Seattle, WA
Individual Competitors & some Performing Teams (team coaches will announce participation). A local dance competition. https://summitdancesport.com
19 • Competition Information Fair • 12-2pm
For Families & Students participating on Competition Teams. Visit the studio and learn more about the formation team competition season including travel, food, lodging, preparation etc. Bring your questions and get them answered!
25 • Studio Movie Night
26 • Halloween Party/Social (Adults) – Ages 18+
NOVEMBER 2024
02 • Stars Kids Imagination & Dance Camp
Ages 4-6. Day camps captivating kid’s imaginations by engaging creativity in adventurous, theatrical, social, and dance movement activities. November is “Super Hero Camp” where kids will be learn the Polka . More info here:
08-09 • BYU Dancesport Championships – Provo, UT
Individual Competitors. An out of state competition. https://byudancesport.com
23 • Academy Harvest Ball
S2 Ballroom Dance Movement – Gold Bar Academy Classes. This is an all studio event celebrating our Academy Program students with various fun dancing activities & demonstrations. All Academy dancers should plan on attending with the exception of M&M Stars and STARS 1 Dance Movement.
27-30 • No Classes – Holiday Break
30 • Country/Western Dance Fundraiser for PBD
Wild, Wild West – Adult Dance hosted by Char & Alan – 7-10:00pm – 1 hour line dancing class and 2 hours of social dancing. $25/Person
DECEMBER 2024
03 • Full Performing Team Rehearsal – Winter @ Studio
Full Performing Company/No STARS Performing Teams. Exact schedule & details will be announced closer to this date. Held at the studio.
04 • Winter Concert – Rehearsal @ Theater
Full Performing Company/Including STARS Performing Teams. This is a theater tech and dress rehearsal held at the theater. All dancers are required to have their performance attire, hair and make-up done. Exact schedule & details will be announced closer to this date.
05 • Winter Concert – Show #1
Full Performing Company/Including STARS Performing Teams. Exact schedule will be announced closer to the this date.
06 • Winter Concert – Show #2
Full Performing Company/Including STARS Performing Teams. Exact schedule will be announced closer to the this date.
07 • Open Enrollment Begins – Performing Teams
Performing Teams. New students can enroll in B level Performing Teams and STARS Performing Teams through January 15th. Enrollment for next season will open in the spring. Performing Team auditions for advanced level teams will be held in June & enrollment for all performing teams will open July 1st.
07 • Free Workshop (Ages 7-18)
For ages 7-8. Come learn fun, basic Ballroom steps. No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!
12 • ARC Exchange Event (Youth Teams)
14 • Stars Kids Imagination & Dance Camp
Ages 4-6. Day camps captivating kid’s imaginations by engaging creativity in adventurous, theatrical, social and dance movement activities. December is “Winter Wonderland” where kids will learn the Waltz . https://pacificballroom.org/camps/
14 • Adult Winter Showcase – 7-10pm
20 • Studio Movie Night
21 • Medals Exams
By recommendation only. Academy dancers Bronze 1 and up who have been recommended to test out of their current Academy class will schedule and take exams with the Academy Director.
23-31 • No Classes – Holiday Break
31 • New Year’s Eve Dance – USA Dance – TBD
2025 Key Dates (Jan-June)
JANUARY 2025
01-04 • No Classes – Holiday Break
06 • Classes/Teams Begin
11 • Ballroom Master Class with Casey Treu
15 • Open Enrollment Ends – Performing Teams
Performing Teams. Performing team enrollment has ended for this season. New dancers are welcome to join us for Friends Week in April and participate in our Summer Concert Finale for free. Enrollment for next season will open in the spring. Performing Team auditions for advanced level teams will be held in June & enrollment for all performing teams will open July 1st.
25 • Free Workshop (Ages 7-18)
For students ages 7-18. Come learn fun, basic ballroom steps. No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!
FEBRUARY 2025
01 or 08 • Utah DanceSport Challenge – TBD
For Individual Competitors and some Competition Teams. An out of state competition. Individual competitors and some competition teams. https://utahdancesport.com
15 • Valentines Party/Social (Adults) -TBD
15 • Stars Kids Imagination & Dance Camp
Ages 4-6. Day camps captivating kid’s imaginations by engaging creativity in adventurous, theatrical, social and dance movement activities. February is “All Star Sports Camp” where kids will learn Hip Hop.
MARCH 2025
03-06 • Competition Team Performances
All Ballroom/Latin Competition Teams. A parent watch week for competitive teams to perform.
10-15 • PBD Spring Break – No Teams/Classes (Stars-Youth)
11-15 • BYU National Championships – Provo, UT
For Individual Competitors and All Competition Teams (Except Cabaret & Ladies Teams). An out of state competition for Individual competitors and competition teams. This is the longest competition PBD participates in. All dancers participating on competition teams will be responsible for all travel, accommodation, and food (individual travel).
https://byudancesport.com
29 • Stars Showcase
APRIL 2025
05 • Free Workshop (Ages 7-18)
For ages 7-18. Come learn fun, basic ballroom steps. No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!
18-19 • Extreme DanceSport Invitational – Rexburg, ID
For Individual Competitors and Cabaret & Ladies Competition Teams. An out of state competition for Individual competitors, Cabaret and Ladies competition teams. All dancers participating on competition teams will be responsible for all travel, accommodation, and food (individual travel).
https://www.extremeballroom.com/dancesport
21-25 • Friends Week
For anyone ages 3-12th Grade. PBD dancers can invite their friends to join Performing Teams for a day of dancing. Specific days and times for friends to visit teams are listed here: https://pacificballroom.org/friends/. Please fill out a consent form before participating.
26 • Annual Fundraiser
29 • International Dance Day
MAY 2025
03 • PBD Prom
PBD Students in High School. PBD high school students are invited to a formal evening of socializing and treats. The PBD Youth Leadership Council (YLC) and Parent Committee helps with planning themes and organizing this event.
03 • Stars Kids Imagination & Dance Camp
Ages 4-6. Day camps captivating kid’s imaginations by engaging creativity in adventurous, theatrical, social and dance movement activities. May is “Cartoon Fun Camp” where kids will learn the Swing.
10 • Free Workshop (Ages 7-18)
For students ages 7-18. Come learn fun, basic ballroom steps. No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!
26 • No Classes – Holiday Break
JUNE 2025
TBD • Adult Summer Showcase – TBD
07 • Full Performing Team Rehearsal – Summer
Full Performing Company/No STARS Performing Teams. Exact schedule & details will be announced closer to this date.
11-14 • Summer Concert – Rehearsals/Shows
Full Performing Company/Including STARS Performing Teams. Exact schedule will be announced closer to the this date.
16-17 • Last week of Classes/Teams 24-25 Season
18-20 • Performing Team Auditions 2025-26 Season
Grades 4th-12th. Dancers are invited to audition for Performing Teams starting the following season. All dancers wanting to be considered for an advanced (A) level team must audition. Dancers who choose to participate on a B level team are encouraged but not required to audition.
21 • Full Company Cast Party
For All PBD Families. Hosted by the Parent Committee. Details coming!
23-25 • Medals Exams
By recommendation only. Academy dancers Bronze 1 and up who have been recommended to test out of their current academy class will schedule and take exams with the Academy Director.
27 • Studio Movie Night
28 • Free Workshop (Ages 7-18)
For students ages 7-18. Come learn fun, basic ballroom steps. No experience or partner required. Bring your friends!