RIO GRANDE DANCE CLASSIC 2026

Schedule

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel | Albuquerque, NM

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This is a weekend dance retreat with competitions, workshops, social dancing, and performances! Stay tuned for updates and join us to celebrate the L❤️VE of dance! Traditional, same gender, and mixed role couples encouraged to attend!
Welcome to the Rio Grande Dance Classic:
A Ballroom, Latin, & Country Western Dance Event, Swing, & Line Dance event
The Rio Grande Dance Classic will offer events in the following Styles:
International Standard
American Smooth
Argentine Tango
Country Western
International Latin
American Rhythm
Salsa
West Coast Swing
Club Dances
(If we don't offer a style you are interested in dancing, let us know! We will make room.)
The Rio Grande Dance Classic will offer events in the following categories:
Amateur (Amateur Student/Amateur
Student
Pro/Am (Pro Teacher/Amateur Student)
Pro/Pro (Pro Teacher/Pro Student)
Professional
Solo Performances
Formation Teams
Scholarships
Traditional, Same Gender, & Mixed Role couples are encouraged to enter any and all events.
Please spread the word, share this event, & invite friends and family! We look forward to seeing many of you again and also to seeing new friends on the dance floor!
Happy Dancing!
Nicolas Rael & The Rio Grande Dance
Classic Team
(505) 702-8782
[email protected]
www.riograndedanceclassic.com
If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share, please do so and add a description in the post! The more the merrier!
A fully sanctioned ACDA event
www.riograndedanceclassic.com
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Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel, 2910 Yale Boulevard S.E.,Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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