December 26, 2026 to January 1, 2027
Tentative Schedule
Six days of dance, discovery and celebration, day by day.
The Week
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December 26
Arrival & Welcome
Airport transfer to the Mandarin Oriental, welcome cocktail at the Anakena Garden, dinner buffet with dancing and a professional show.
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December 27
Competition Day One
Solos, showcase and novelty divisions, International Ballroom, Argentine Tango and American Smooth. Evening session: Disco Night with night club dances and the Tropical Championship.
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December 28
Competition Day Two
International Latin and American Rhythm divisions. Formal evening: shows, formations, solos, duos and the professional competitions.
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December 29
Santa Rita Winery Tour
A day in the Maipo Valley at one of Chile's most historic wineries, founded in 1880.
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December 30
Valparaíso & Viña del Mar
Coastal tour to the colors of Valparaíso and the garden city of Viña del Mar on the Pacific.
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December 31
Santiago Tour & New Year's Eve Gala
City tour of Santiago, then the New Year's Eve celebration in the hotel gardens from 6 PM: open bar, seven-course gourmet dinner, live music and dancing into 2027.
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January 1
Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and transfers to the airport.
Schedule is tentative and subject to change
December 27 & 28
Competition Days
Registration Desk
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM- 7:00 AMBreakfast, until 10:00 AM
Session 1 · Sunday Matinée
From 8:30 AM- 8:30 AMCompetition start: solos, showcase & novelty divisions
- 9:35 AMInternational Ballroom division
- 11:00 AMArgentine Tango division
- 11:20 AMAmerican Smooth single dances
- 1:15 PMLunch break
- 2:00 PMAmerican Smooth single dances & championships
- 4:45 PMDinner break, until 7:00 PM
Session 2 · Sunday EveningDisco Night
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM- 8:00 PMNight club dances & Tropical Championship
Registration Desk
9:30 AM – 7:00 PMSession 3 · Monday Matinée
From 10:00 AM- 10:00 AMInternational Latin single dances & championships
- 12:00 PMLunch break
- 1:00 PMAmerican Rhythm division single dances & championships
- 6:00 PMDinner break, until 8:30 PM
Session 4 · Monday EveningFormal Dress Code
8:30 PM – 12:00 AM- 8:30 PMShows, formations, solos, duos & professional competitions
Competition Package
Per Person- Welcome gift
- Day one: morning session, lunch, dinner and evening session
- Day two: morning session, lunch and dinner
- Gala dinner
- Professional competition
- Competition program and heat sheet
- Reserved seating
Entry Pricing
Per Entry, USD- Single dance$42
- Junior fee$27
- Championships
- 3 dance$105
- 4 dance$140
- 5 dance$175
- Special
- Solos, showcases and novelties$115
- Professional Entries
- Closed$60
- Open$100
À la Carte
Sessions and Meals- Competitor fee$200
- Morning session, day one$25
- Evening session, day one$25
- Morning session, day two$25
- Evening awards, day two$25
- Lunch, day one$80
- Lunch, day two$80
- Dinner, day one$100
- Dinner, day two$150
Professional Prize Money
Every Division- All Open Divisions
- 1st place$300
- 2nd place$200
- 3rd place$150
- All Closed Divisions
- 1st place$200
- 2nd place$150
- 3rd place$100
- Teacher Awards: Pot of Gold
- Per single dance entry$2
- Minimum of 50 single dance entries to qualify.
American Style
Professional- Closed Smooth
- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz
- Closed Rhythm
- Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, Mambo
- Open Smooth
- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz
- Open Rhythm
- Cha-cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo
International Style
Professional- Closed Ballroom
- Waltz, Tango, Quickstep
- Closed Latin
- Cha-cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive
- Open Ballroom
- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep
- Open Latin
- Cha-cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble
Package deadline: November 20, 2026 · Entries deadline: November 27, 2026
Ready to Dance in Santiago?
Entries close November 27, 2026. Choose your studio type and register.