Tentative Schedule of Events
February 04, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
11:00 am Doors open to ballroom
11:45 am Competitor Meeting
11:55 am Welcome comments
12:00 pm Session I
Rhythm Syllabus, Novice, Am. Multi Dance, Senior IV Rhythm, West Coast, Hustle, Salsa, Bolero
2:00 pm Session II
Am. Smooth Syllabus, Novice, Senior IV Smooth, Am. Multi Dance, Argentine Tango, Cabaret, Theater Arts
7:00 pm End of competition
7:00 pm Workshops
9:00 pm Team Match & Welcome Dance
11:00 pm End (Ballroom closes to spectators)
Ballroom is open for practice until 11:30pm (no music available)
Saturday, June 26, 2010
7:00 am Doors open to ballroom
8:00 am Session III
Int. Standard syllabus, Novice, Prechamp, Int. V Waltz
11:30 am Session IV
Am. Smooth Prechamp, Champ, Am. V Waltz, Nine Dance
12:30 pm Session V
Am. Rhythm Prechamp, Champ,
1:00 pm Session VI
Int. Latin syllabus, Novice, Prechamp, Paso, Ten Dance
3:00 pm Session VII
Standard Champs, Int. Ten Dance final, Latin Champs, Am. Nine Dance
6:00 pm End
6:15 pm Hospitality Hour w/cash bar
7:15 pm Banquet
9:00 pm Session VIII
Adult Championship Finals, Honor Dances
9:45 pm Dance
11:00 pm Ballroom closes
Sunday, June 27, 2010 - The Louisiana Challenge
7:00 am Doors open to ballroom
7:45 am Competitor meeting
7:55 am Welcome comments
8:00 am Latin & Rhythm
Single dance events first.
12:30 pm Standard & Smooth
Single dance events first.
5:30 pm Competition ends.
NOTE: This schedule is tentative and times are approximate. Start and ending times may be adjusted based on the number of heats required.
Hotel Accomodations
January 13, 2010
The Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, 4728 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA is where all of the events take place. Rooms are available for $89.00 per night provided you make reservations prior to June 2, 2010. To reserve your room call 225.925.2244 or 800.678.4065 and tell the reservations agent that you are participating in the Ballroom Competition. Reservations may also be made through the Crowne Plaza website. The code for online reservations is P62. The hotel is located near Interstate 10 at the College Drive exit in Baton Rouge.
Transportation
January 13, 2010
Northwest, US Air, Delta and Continental Airlines fly into Ryan Metropolitan Airport (BTR) located in Baton Rouge. The Crowne Plaza provides transportation to and from Ryan Metro Airport upon request for a nominal fee. Contact the hotel’s Transportation Coordinator at 225.930.0105.
All major airlines fly into the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) which is located in New Orleans and is 70 miles south of Baton Rouge on Interstate 10. The New Orleans airport is on the northwestern side of the city, so the drive to Baton Rouge is an easy one.
Site Information
January 04, 2010
The competition site is located on Interstate 10 at the College Drive exit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza is a lovely hotel with many amenities, including a beautiful 15,000 square foot ballroom and a 3,000 square foot gym with state of the art equipment. Dancing will take place on a 44 X 76 foot continuous hardwood floor. A 16 X 56 foot practice floor of the same quality will also be provided. Spacious dressing room facilities will be available for competitors. The hotel provides ample free parking. Within minutes from the hotel are a number of excellent eating establishments, shopping areas and more.
Attractions
February 13, 2009
Baton Rouge is the crossroads to authentic Louisiana. In addition to visiting the many interesting attractions in Baton Rouge, you can easily get to plantation country, Cajun country, the Louisiana swamps, as well as New Orleans and its famous French Quarter. For more information on the numerous attractions of interest in and around Baton Rouge, contact the Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1.800.527.6843 or visit www.bracvb.com.
Contact Us
January 13, 2010
For more information you may contact Ann Durocher-Steven at 985.853.0030 or cell phone 504.722.4800. Email at fliprann@aol.com.