Thanks for responding to my question; I know what the entry fees are I was referring to his expenses, which do not include entry fees or hotel.He told me it would be 2 to 3 thousand for one day competition. Has anyone competed pro am and is this the rate they charge?

Thanks Tina

Type the name of the competition you are going to into Google and see if it has a web site. Lots of competitions have web sites where they post the entry forms and pricing information. Actually, browse around the ndca.org web site to find their calendar, which points to the web sites of lots of competitions in different parts of the US. From there you can start to get an idea of what the costs usually are.

Look back through the past posts there are enough posts about competition costs for a small book.

it varies- what is he charging per dance? is there travel/hotel involved? what about the ticket and event entry fees?

Does anyone know what it cost to compete, I was asked to enter a pro am competition my instructors fee seemed very high.

I recently had my first competition experience and found it very expensive. It was local so I didn't have to pay for a hotel (thank God) and I made my own costume (I am at the bronze level) so I kept expenses to a minimum. I was doing Pro-am so I had to pay for my instructor's time, which is only fair. I would definitely switch to Amateur if I could find a partner, let me tell ya!

One thing that really bothered me: I find it outrageous that competitors have to buy a ticket on top of entry fees!

Regardless of the expense, competing is amazing and I highly recommend it!!

V.

I remember my first comp- I did pro-am, standard only, and won 16 out of 20 dances (all contested). It was a great experience! You learn a lot tht first comp- dancing at one is sooo different than at the studio.

That said they had a great break for youths giving 20 entries free, so I only had to pay the fee to get in the ballroom and what my instructor charged.

You guys really pay through nose. If you lived here you would think you were in heaven. Going to a top coach at two lessons a week each of one hour duration would cost $140 thats for two people two hours. The competition entry fee is pay as you enter at about $20 to $24 . If you are one of the older competitors or a child the cost would be $12. no more to pay. A spectator will be the same amount. There are competitions about every three weeks. Some are small and the very big ones there are about six in one year. If a person was able to travell there are inter state as well. The above are all in one state only.
For your $24 or $12 entry you could dance in three styles from early morning till late at night usually about midnight. Pro/ Am is unheard of. Last week there was only one pair. What we do have is Individuals which means only one person wears the number. I could be dancing with a lady and she wears the number. There is no limit to what standard I am. I could be the best in the state and the lady could be a virtuall beginner. Again there are three different styles to compete in. Most do all three. Again there is no extra charges whether you are a competitor or a spectator. Most of the higher grade couples would probably have something like five lessons a week, especially those who compete in all three styles. Have Fun.

Where is 'here'?

Quickstep, here they have mixed proficieny for ams of different levels where only one is judged as well.

Hmmm let me guess- are you in Australia? Three styles would be standard, latin, and new vogue. . . just a guess