Grand National Championships

Grand National Championships Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Grand National Championships is a prestigious ballroom and DanceSport competition company headquartered in Margate, Florida, that has been operating for over five decades. The company hosts an annual national championship event in Miami, Florida, sanctioned by the National Dance Council of America (NDCA). GNC has distinguished itself in the competitive dance world by serving as the host of four World Dance Council (WDC) World Professional Championships, establishing its reputation as a premier destination for elite ballroom dancers. The competition focuses exclusively on ballroom and Latin dance styles, including International Ballroom, International Latin, American Smooth, and American Rhythm. As an NDCA-sanctioned event, Grand National Championships maintains high competitive standards and offers a placement-based prize money system for the top six finishers in divisions. The annual championship serves as an NDCA National Ranking Event, making it a significant competition for dancers seeking national recognition and ranking points within the American ballroom dance circuit.

The Grand National Championships Dance Competition tour runs 1 upcoming event across 1 city this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.