Prize Money & Awards
Over $110,000 in Prize Money & Awards!
Top Teacher Pot of Gold
GUARANTEED prize money awarded to ALL teachers who meet the minimum entry requirements.
Each dance in every event is counted, including Scholarships.
Example: One 5-Dance Scholarship entry is considered 5 dances.
350+ dances - $15 per dance
300+ dances - $12 per dance
250+ dances - $10 per dance
200 - 249 dances - $8 per dance
150 - 199 dances - $6 per dance
100 - 149 dances - $4 per dance
50 - 99 dances - $3 per dance
Overall Top Teacher
Awarded to the Top 6 Teachers using the placement points table below.
Each dance in every event is counted, including Scholarships.
Example: One 5-Dance Scholarship entry is considered 5 dances.
1st Place: $2,500 - minimum 250 Dances
2nd Place: $1,500 - minimum 200 dances
3rd Place: $1,000 - minimum 150 dances
4th Place: $750 - minimum 100 dances
5th Place: $500 - minimum 75 dances
6th Place: $250 - minimum 50 dances
Overall Top Teacher Points Table
TB/PT/JR/Y Pro/Am & Other Reduced Rate Entries Count as 1/2 Points
Proficiency & Uncontested Entries Count as 1/2 Points
Teachers do not have to be on package to qualify.
Unisex Competition (Trophy awarded for Top Female Teacher)
Solos - 1 Point
| Place | Single Dance | 2-Dance | 3-Dance | 4-Dance | 5-Dance | 6, 9 & 10 Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place |
8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 40 |
| 2nd Place | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 35 |
| 3rd Place | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 30 |
| 4th Place | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 |
| 5th Place | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
| 6th Place | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| 7th Place | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 8th Place | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Each Recall | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
Eastern United States
Open Professional Championships
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $700
4th Place: $500
5th Place: $400
6th Place: $300
Eastern United States
Open Professional Cabaret
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th Place: $100
Eastern United States
Open Professional 9 & 10 Dance
1st Place: $250
Eastern United States
Professional Rising Star Championships
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th Place: $100
Eastern United States
Open “A” Amateur Ballroom & Latin Championships
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $200
5th Place: $150
6th Place: $100
Trophies shall be awarded for Youth 9 & 10 Dance, Under 21 10 Dance, & Amateur 9 & 10 Dance
Eastern United States Pro/Am Scholarship Championships
Closed Bronze, Silver, & Gold - All 4 Styles
1st Place: JoyThru Dance Bag ($300 Value)
2nd Place: $100 Check
3rd Place: $50 Check
Open Advanced - All 4 Styles
1st Place: JoyThru Dance Bag ($300 Value)
2nd Place: $200 Check
3rd Place: $100 Check
Eastern United States Top Studio Awards
Trophies shall be awarded to the Top Large, Medium & Small Studios. 1 point per dance. Youth Pro/Am entries shall be reduced by half.
Eastern United States Top Student Awards
Trophies shall be awarded to the Top Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Open, & Overall Male & Female Students. 1 point per dance.
Eastern United States Top Youth Studio Awards
Trophies shall be awarded to the Top 3 Youth Studios. 1 point per dance.
Top Mixed Amateur Teacher
1st Place: $400 - minimum 75 dances
2nd Place: $250 - minimum 50 dances
3rd Place: $150 - minimum 25 dances
Full prize money will be awarded for scholarship events with 4 or more couples AND for any dancers entering 3 rounds, or more, per style.
Example: 1 Round of Single Dances, 1 Multi-Dance, and 1 EUS Scholarship Championship = 3 Rounds.