UC Star Awards 2027-19th Annual UC Star Awards

The UC Star Awards is an annual celebration of achievement, creativity, and dedication within the line dance community.

About this Event

Please note:

All Attendees that wish to be seated together for the UC Star Awards Dinner and Dance must register on Eventbrite together in one transaction or you can mail in ALL REGISTRATIONS together in the same envelope at the same time. All tables will seat 12 people. The seating is done as the registrations come in. We will not move anyone after your registration has been received. Absolutely, No exceptions.

Registration will officially open at 4pm EDT on April 22, 2026. Do not mail, Fedex, UPS or postmark before April 18, 2026. Mail-in registrations must be received no later than April 23, 2026. Although you may have mailed your registration within the designated timeline, sell out is a possibility. If we sell out, we will mail your payments back to you.

No tickets will be sold at the door. All times are subjected to change. You must be18 Years or older to attend any event.

Registration Policy:

The person registering is required to register with the name which is on their Valid Government Issued Picture ID. Nicknames or aliases are not accepted. A legible email address, which is accessible to the registrant, is also required on the registration form. If an individual is registering with more than one person, each registrant must be identified by their individual contact information.

Our wristbands and lanyards are made of plastic and vinyl. They must always be worn around your neck and wrist to enter the events. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are allergic to either, please do not register. Your money will not be refunded if you refuse to wear either.

Check-In Policy:

When a person arrives, they must Check-In with their Valid Government Issued Picture ID. If the name on the ID doesn’t match the name on registration form, they will not be allowed to Check-In. At Check-In, only YOU can Check-In for yourself. You can only check in during our registration hours.

Upon Check-In, your wrist will be affixed with a waterproof wristband and lanyard for your neck. Both must be worn the entire weekend and is your All Access Weekend Pass. If you refuse or forget to wear both items, you will be denied entry, and no monies will be returned. If your waterproof wristband is removed or tampered with, you will be denied entry, and no monies will be returned.

A la Carte Tickets:

Your wristband to attend any a la carte event will be available for pickup 15 minutes before the event starts. We will not provide the wristband for a la carte earlier than 15 minutes. No exceptions.

Refund and Transfer Policy:

The Union Crew DOES NOT refund for event cancellations due to medical illness, family emergencies, loss of employment, job relocation, death of a loved one, military deployment, lateness or any other reasons not listed above. The registrant can transfer their registration within the transfer policy timeline. The transfer is completely the responsibility of the registrant.

If the registrant has paid, does not attend the event, and would like the contents of their registration package mailed, the $20.00 shipping fee will be their responsibility.

Travel Insurance Info:

The Union Crew DOES NOT refund for event cancellations outside of our Refund and Transfer Policy. For this reason, we encourage you to purchase trip cancellation insurance. For assistance in obtaining travel coverage, we recommend the INSUREMYTRIP website, to review and compare various insurance options to see if it meets your needs. This is a RECOMMENDATION only. Union Crew is not affiliated with this site.

Transfer Policy:

Registration transfers will be allowed until 11:59 pm October 13, 2026. *NO EXCEPTIONS* The registrant must notify the Union Crew via our email address, [email protected] to obtain the required instructions. There will be a $35.00 service charge per person for all transfers.

T shirts, Towels and Hoodies:

T shirts come in size S-5X, Hoodies only come in S-3X. If you order an item and do not pick it up, there will be a $20.00 shipping & handling fee to mail it to you.

Liability Policy:

The Union Crew nor any of its representatives are, not as an organization or individually, responsible or liable for any personal theft, personal injury, damaged personal property, personal medical expenses, personal hospitalization or death as a result of a guest’s voluntary participation in any activities sponsored or given by the Union Crew organization at the time of the event or any time in the future.

RELEASE AND WAIVER:

I HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE AGAINST THE UNION CREW LINE DANCE FOUNDATION INC AND ITS AFFILIATED PARTNERS, INCLUDING IN EACH CASE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”), EITHER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES OR LOSSES CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, FAULT OR CONDUCT OF ANY KIND ON THE PART OF THE RELEASED PARTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEATH, BODILY INJURY, ILLNESS, ECONOMIC LOSS OR OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, WHICH I, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNEES, NEXT OF KIN AND/OR LEGALLY APPOINTED OR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES, MAY HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREINAFTER ACCRUE ON MY BEHALF, WHICH ARISE OR MAY HEREAFTER ARISE FROM MY PARTICIPATION WITH THE ACTIVITY.

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK:

I acknowledge and understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID. While particular rules may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm and loss caused by the negligence, fault or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties.

Your registration constitutes acceptance and adherence to the Terms and Conditions outlined in the Policies listed above.

The Host Hotel:

Our Room block will be available to those who are registered for our event in late June.

There will be a one-day room charge applied to your card when you reserve your room.

Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel

401 West Pratt Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

$159.00 per night.

Overnight Parking discounted to $30.00 for hotel guests.

Parking prices are subject to change.

Current regular parking rates:

30 mins $10

1 hour $16

90 mins $28

2 hours $32

24 hours $35

(Discounted to $30 for hotel overnight guest)

UC Star Awards 2027 Schedule of Events

(Tentative Schedule. Subject to minor changes.)

Thursday, January , 2027

Registration 6pm-9pm

Pre-event Party held at the hotel 9pm-1am

Attire: Rep your group or City

Friday, January 8th

Workshops Part One (Beg.& Adv.)

Paint and Chat

Meet & Greet Party 8pm

Beginner's Bash 7:30pm

Theme: TBD

Saturday, January 9h

Attire: 2027 UC Star T-shirt (Daytime)

Fitness Class

Workshops Part Two (Beg. & Adv.)

Mancave, Fashion Show, Leadership Forum

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UC Star Awards Dinner & Dance

Attire: Black & Gold or Silver Dressy Affair until 11pm

UC Star Awards After Party

Attire: Casual

Sunday, January 10th

Attire: UC Star Awards Throwback t-shirt

Praise & Worship 8am

Gospel Workshop 1030am

Sunday Breakfast Jam 1130am-5pm

Local Attractions:

Offering advanced pre-paid shuttle services for a fee:

To and from B WI Airport, the mall or tourist attractions.

Tourists Attractions, guides & events https://baltimore.org

National Aquarium in Downtown Baltimore

A frican American culture (Black owned businesses and restaurants)

Reginald Lewis African American Museum in Downtown Baltimore

Nearby shopping:

Arundel Mills Mall-Casino, Movies, Bowling, Dining, Escape Room, Outlet shopping & Medieval Times

Arundel Mills is Maryland's largest outlet and value retail shopping, dining and entertainment destination located minutes from the heart of Washington, DC and Baltimore. Arundel Mills features more than 200 indoor stores, including Coach Factory Store, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, H&M, Under Armour Factory House, and more. Enjoy quality dining and entertainment at many restaurants, Dave & Buster’s with Bowling Alley, and Cinemark Egyptian 24 Theatres, Escape Room. Arundel Mills is also home to Live! Casino & Hotel, a world-class gaming and entertainment destination.

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