If you'd like to see some ballroom dancers of all levels in person dancing competetively, check out some of the following upcoming competitions. Most are in the southern california area. This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with what each dance is, and perhaps inspire you to compete someday!

The Emerald Ball

Website: http://www.emeraldball.com/
Date: April 30th - May 3rd, 2009
Location: Los Angeles Airport Hilton

Caltech Dance of the Roses

Website: http://ballroom.caltech.edu/comp/
Date: May 9th, 2009
Location: Pasadena, CA

San Diego Dancesport Championships

Website: http://www.sandiegodancesport.com/
Date: June 11-14, 2009
Location: San Diego, CA (Westin Gaslamp Quarter)