June 11-13, 2026

Join Fred Astaire studios from Virginia and North Carolina for three days of competition, celebration, and studio pride in Richmond.

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Promo Media

Watch the 2026 VDC promo.

A first look at the energy, production, dancing, and excitement for Virginia Dance Challenge 2026.

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Adjudicators

Meet the 2026 panel.

The Virginia Dance Challenge welcomes an experienced panel of adjudicators for the June 11-13 competition weekend.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Virginia Dance Challenge

A three-day ballroom competition weekend at Marriott Richmond featuring student heats, awards, showcases, social dancing, and a White Hot Summer nightclub celebration.

Dates June 11-13, 2026

Venue Marriott Richmond

Open Schedule Open Heat List Open Program

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Elevated Ballroom Atmosphere

Competition sessions, awards, and studio moments throughout the weekend.

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White Hot Summer Celebration

A bright, high-energy evening social built around the White Hot Summer theme.

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Richmond Weekend Destination

Stay downtown, enjoy the host hotel, and celebrate with your studio.

Vendors

Featured event vendors.

Dresses, beauty services, and dance shoes available for the Virginia Dance Challenge weekend.

Elle Dance couture Latin and ballroom gowns

Ballroom Gowns Elle Dance

Custom Latin and ballroom gowns.

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Hair and makeup by Eugenia Chaplin

Hair & Makeup By Eugenia Chaplin

Professional hair and makeup services for dancers.

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Dance Shoes AIDA Dance Shoes

Competition-ready ballroom dance shoes.

Richmond Marriott

Host hotel.

The event weekend is hosted at Marriott Richmond in downtown Richmond, Virginia, giving dancers and guests a convenient home base for the competition.

500 E Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Exterior view of Richmond Marriott

Exterior Richmond Marriott

Downtown Richmond skyline

Downtown Richmond City skyline

Studio Media

Follow the region.

Official Facebook page for Fred Astaire Dance Studios East North Carolina and South Virginia Region.

Official Regional Facebook Fred Astaire Dance Studios East North Carolina & South Virginia Region

Updates, event coverage, and regional studio highlights in one place.

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Save the Date

Save the date for the next event.

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Next Event Carolina Classic

October 8-10, 2026

Raleigh, North Carolina

Join the Weekend

See you in Richmond.

Bring your studio spirit, your White Hot Summer look, and your best dancing.