TADC: The America's Dance Council

Uniting dancers from Canada to Argentina. Join us at Stanford University in April 2027 for The Americas Dance Championships.

Tango dancers Latin dancers Ballroom dancers

About TADC

Where the Americas meet on the dance floor

The Americas Dance Council (TADC) brings together dancers from North, Central and South America. TADC is an affiliate member of the World Dance Council, and presents The Americas Dance Championships, where dancers from across the hemisphere represent their countries.

18

Nations, one hemisphere

Dancers from Canada to Argentina are invited to compete for their country.

2

Worlds of dance

Social and Nightclub dances such as salsa, bachata and Argentine tango share the floor with Ballroom and Latin DanceSport.

WDC

International recognition

TADC is an affiliate member of the World Dance Council.

The flagship event

The Americas Dance Council presents

One floor. One hemisphere. One title.

When
April 2027Exact dates to be announced
Where
Stanford UniversityCalifornia, USA
Alongside
NDCA National Collegiate ChampionshipsHeld at the same event
Who
Dancers from 18 nationsNorth, Central and South America

Titles on offer

Bring your style. Claim the title.

The championships have two divisions, plus Pro-Am and Novice Professional championships.

Division

Nightclub

Bring the energy and flair of the social dance floor. Titles in:

  • Salsa
  • Argentine Tango
  • Merengue
  • Bachata
  • West Coast Swing

Division

Senior Syllabus

The polish and precision of Ballroom and Latin. Amateur Senior Syllabus titles in:

  • International Ballroom
  • International Latin
  • American Smooth
  • American Rhythm

Pro-Am & Novice Professional Championships

Championships for Pro-Am couples and Novice Professionals in all four styles.

  • International Ballroom
  • International Latin
  • American Smooth
  • American Rhythm
Globe showing the 18 nations of the Americas invited to compete

Dance for your nation

18 nations. One championship.

Competitors from every corner of the Americas are invited to Stanford to compete for one of DanceSport's most prestigious titles.

North America

  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • United States

Central America & the Caribbean

  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama

South America

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela

Coming soon

Entry details are on the way

Dates, schedule, entry forms and travel information for the 2027 championships will be posted here. In the meantime, download the flyers and share them with your studio, team or federation.