Dear Dancers,
The organizers welcome you to the 22nd Michigan Dance Challenge held at the prestigious Henry Hotel. We have secured a rock bottom rate of $175 per night + tax. New to this year’s event is additional prize money for Teachers, an opportunity for Professionals to double and triple their prize money, a Disney Themed nightclub, Amateur Scholarships, and Amateur Couples count towards top teacher awards. Lastly, we are adding the compulsory Theater Arts division!
Make sure you check out the News articles below for more information! All forms and pricing have been updated below! We cannot wait to host you and share our love of dance with you at MDC2024!
Sincerely,
Brooke & Devan McClish
Organizers
This section provides a list of 2024 MDC News articles. You can view these articles by clicking the square article links below. Please check back often to view any newly added articles.
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*** 2024 Hotel Room Reservations are now available; see below! ***
One of the most iconic and stunning venues of any competition event. Art, elegance, class and service await you.
The Henry (Marriott), Dearborn
Fairlane Plaza
300 Town Center Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-441-2000
To visit the Hotel Website, please click HERE.
RESERVATIONS PROCESS & BOOKING WEBSITE
A dedicated booking website has been created for the Michigan Dance Challenge so participants will be able to make, modify and cancel their hotel reservations online, as well as take advantage of any room upgrades, amenities or other services offered by the hotel. The discounted room rate is $175 per night and the deadline for room reservations is Feb. 27, 2024.
-> CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR 2024 ROOM <-
Alternatively, you may call the hotel direct and be sure to mention the Michigan Dance Challenge when making your room reservation. Book rooms over the phone at The Henry Autograph Collection reservation desk, 313-441-2000.
The following vendors are scheduled to attend the 2024 Michigan Dance Challenge event. For great products and merchandise, please support these vendors.
Vendor: Aida Dance Shoes
Contact: Ilia Kolosov
Phone: 347-771-2543
Email: info@kolosovshoes.com
Web: aidadance.us
Vendor: Dancewear Works
Phone: 917-748-0564
Email: sales@dancewearworks.com
Web: dancewearworks.com
Vendor: Dore Designs
Contact: Dawn Smart
Phone: 239-542-7708
Email: info@doredesigns.com
Web: doredesigns.com
Vendor: Boyco & Co.
Contact: Boyco Ivanov
Phone: 917-300-8084
Email: info@boyko.co
Web: boyko.co
Vendor: KD Love
Contact: Kris Drew
Phone: 719-377-1345
Email: info@kdlovestudio.com
Instagram: @kdlove.studio, @kris_druw
Web: kdlovestudio.com
Vendor: Kyle Kressin Hair/ Makeup
Contact: Kyle Kressin
Phone: 615-473-6954
Email: keyholekressin@yahoo.com
Web: facebook.com/kylekressinpro
Vendor: Barbara Condon Massage
Contact: Barbara J. Condon, LMT
Phone: 865-607-5004
Email: bbopcondo@charter.net
Web: facebook.com/people/ Barbara-J-Condon-LMT/100049404167450/
Vendor: Charles Ryder Video & Photography
Contact: Charles Ryder
Phone: 310-408-8165
Email: charles@
charlesryderphotography.com
Web:
charlesryderphotography.com
Note: For personal dance videos and photos, please order at our stand located inside the ballroom.
The following provides some local information for the Dearborn, Michigan area.
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Registration and entry forms should be completed and sent in as soon as possible. Please make check payable to the “Michigan Dance Challenge”. Completed forms and payment should be mailed to :
Michigan Dance Challenge
3102A Wellington Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212
You can also pay by credit card with NO FEE! Please fill out and send in the Credit Card authorization form listed below.
If there are any questions on registration, please call the registrar Ginny Walters at: 816-805-3394 or send email to: lwwalters@aol.com. You may also reach the organizers with questions at 615-961-6848 or michigandancechallenge@gmail.com.
* Please review Rules below prior to submitting your entry forms.
The 2024 MDC competition will include the following Dance Series events. Please see the Registration section to enter your desired series events and build up those important series points or wins.
The Best of the Best DanceSport Challenge is a yearly competition between some of the top Pro/Am couples in the country who are winners at the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of dance. The Best of the Best was originally started as a challenge for the Top Competitor between the Atlanta Open, Holiday Classic, and the Ohio Star Ball. The Challenge has now expanded to over 40 qualifying events held throughout the calendar year, including representatives from the Dancer’s Cup Tour, and culminating with the Grand Finale events at the Ohio Star Ball. Each qualifying event hosting a Best of the Best Challenge offers a different category, so interested competitors have their pick of several divisions in which to shine.
For more information, including rules and forms, please visit:
BestoftheBestDancesport .com
The World Pro/Am Dancesport Series is a network of over 90 Dancesport events held throughout North America that promotes their events with a highly desired reward system. The series is about giving back to you! Accumulating points is the name of the game! Points will rank you Regionally, Nationally, and get cash back to spend!
The top 20 overall students who compete in a World Pro/Am Dancesport event will each receive a Region pin along with their $100 Voucher Award, which can be used towards Pro/Am entries at any other World Pro-Am Dancesport event outside the region in which you reside.
The placements you receive in our Multi-Dance Championships will earn you points towards the largest Team Match in North America held at the Ohio Star Ball Championships in November.
All Teachers accumulate points towards the top overall teacher award ($25,000) to be presented at the Ohio Star Ball Championships.
All necessary information is detailed at:
DancesportSeries.com
The Dance Vision Circuit is the largest international dancesport circuit in the world, with over 100 competitions worldwide. Focused on the Pro-Am community, students, teachers, and studios compete for thousands in cash prize money and additional prizes!
Why Dance Vision Circuit?
- We are the only circuit that gives cash, NOT vouchers!
- We are the only circuit to include international events!
- We are the only circuit to offer concierge services!
- We have the largest cash prize for Pro/Am dancers!
For more information, please visit the Dance Vision Circuit web site:
DanceVisionCircuit.com
Please click the following links to view the 2023 MDC Heat List, Program, and Results.
If you would like to contact the registrar, the organizer, or get further information about MDC Dancesport, please use the following.
Brooke & Devan McClish, Organizers
Phone: 615-961-6848
Email: michigandancechallenge@gmail.com
Ginny Walters
Registrar and general info.
Phone: 816-805-3394
Email: lwwalters@aol.com