International Ballroom Arts Foundation Presents

Diamond Classic Gala

A New Standard
in Ballroom Competition.

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Est. MMXXVII · San Diego
A new standard in motion.
August 10 — 15, 2027
Pro-Am · Championships · Showcases
01

Pro-Am First

Every detail engineered around the student experience — start to standing ovation.

02

Open Daytime Events

Bring family, friends and studios. Day sessions are open and free to attend.

03

Seamless Experience

Digital-first registration, payment and scheduling. Frictionless from arrival.

04

VIP Treatment

Concierge hospitality with entry-based perks and curated upgrades.

05

Incredible Prizes

Daily luxury raffles, scholarships and meaningful, useable incentives.

A New Era of Competition

Six days.
Unforgettable
moments.
One destination.

Dates
August 10 – 15, 2027
Tuesday through Sunday
Location
San Diego, California
America's Finest City
Format
Pro-Am · Professional · Scholarships · Championships · Showcases
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A week of inspiration, competition,
and celebration.

Schedule
at a glance

A six-day celebration of the world's most dedicated dancers, teachers and studios — from morning Pro-Am rounds to championship evenings under cinematic lighting.

10
Tue
Pro-Am Rhythm
Scholarship Events
Welcome Reception
11
Wed
Pro-Am Smooth
Teacher & Studio
Evening Showcase
12
Thu
International Latin
Championships
Evening Gala
13
Fri
International Ballroom
Championships
Professional Events
14
Sat
Multi-Dance Events
Showcases
Special Features
15
Sun
Finals
Awards
Closing Gala
Daytime — Open Evening — Ticketed Invitation Only
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What Makes Us Different

A competition reimagined
around the experience.

i.

Prepared digitally,
delivered personally.

Technology lives behind the scenes. The visible experience is human, warm and anticipatory.

ii.

Pro-Am at the center.

Every operational decision begins with the student-pro relationship. Schedule, hospitality, glam — all of it.

iii.

Open by day,
elevated by night.

Daytime events are free and open to the public. Evenings are reserved for ticketed showcases.

iv.

Concierge hospitality.

Curated room amenities, breakfast service, daily check-ins, glam priority and full event coverage.

v.

Entry-based VIP.

Tiered access scaled to your participation. The more you compete, the more you receive.

vi.

Useable PR packages.

Every item considered, beautiful and practical. Built for the studio, not the storage closet.

vii.

Meaningful incentives.

Daily raffles, scholarships and recognition that reward dedication, not just placement.

viii.

One destination.

San Diego summer light, hotel walking distance, restaurants and ocean two blocks away.

The VIP Experience

Elevated.
Personalized.
Unforgettable.

Earned through entries · Stewarded by concierge

  • Complimentary room perks based on entries
  • Priority hotel benefits
  • Daily organizer check-ins
  • Breakfast access
  • Stocked rooms with premium amenities
  • Priority access to hair, makeup & tanning
  • Full event video coverage
  • Behind-the-scenes content
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"We were expecting you." — The Diamond Classic standard