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Carnegie Classic 2026 Ballroom Dance Competition

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Sports / Recreation All Students (Undergraduate and ... Dance Music Open to Non-Members

Sat, Oct 10, 2026

8 AM – 10 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Spectators are welcome to come and go throughout the day. The detailed competition schedule and approximate session times will be posted closer to the event.

Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

5000 Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States

Details

Join the CMU Ballroom Dance Club for Carnegie Classic 2026, our annual USA Dance-sanctioned all-ages collegiate ballroom dance competition!

On Saturday, October 10, dancers from CMU and across the region will take the floor in Standard, Smooth, Latin, and Rhythm events, with levels ranging from Newcomer through Championship. The matinee session will feature Newcomer through Gold, followed by Novice, Pre-Championship, and Championship events in the evening.

Spectator admission is completely free, and no ballroom experience is needed. Stop by for a few heats or stay all day to enjoy the music, costumes, athleticism, and excitement of competitive ballroom dancing!

Carnegie Classic Weekend will also include the Starlight Soiree Social Dance on Friday, October 9, and a ballroom workshop on Sunday, October 11. Additional information and the final competition schedule will be announced closer to the event.

Competitors: Registration is now open at https://dsco-cmu26.web.app/register.

Spectators: No registration is required. Come by whenever you are available!

Where

Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center

5000 Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States

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