About this event
lorida state is the only event in Sarasota that offers a professional, amateur and pro/am championships so be prepared to catch a glance of some of the DWTS professionals competing right In front of your eyes.
With 50 years of existence this is the oldest “Open to the World” running ballroom dance competition in the United States.
The gathering of the most prestigious judges, the best staff in the industry, the most famous and accomplished professionals and the highly competitive amateurs are only few among the parts that makes this competition unique.
Every day and night is filled with dancers competing from all over the world. Traditionally morning and afternoons are dedicated for all level Pro/Am dancers and this year we expect biggest participation in 50 years. Evenings will be set for Professional Championships, and every night will have different divisions and styles where professionals will try to win and be crowned as the new 2023 Champions. Besides all the championships levels on Saturday evening is reserved for a very special professional show by South Open Latin Champions Andrei Kozlovsky and Nino Dzneladze