15th Anniversary Celebration

July 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2008

This is a fully sanctioned UCWDC qualifying event. Placement points will be awarded.

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN

* Thursday Night Warm-Up Party *
8:30 PM - California Mix Dance Party with DJs Louis St. George and Victor Loveira - FREE with weekend pass
7:30 PM - Hustle Workshop with Diane K. Nardone - FREE with weekend pass
8:00 PM - Swing Workshop with Robert Royston - FREE with weekend pass

* Friday Night Country Couples and Line Dance Party *
Free Line Dance Lesson with 2008 Line Dance Male SuperStars World Champion Brian Barakauskas

Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel

Located at Newark Airport and 5 Minutes from New York City
1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States 07201
Tel: +1-908-436-4600 Fax: +1-908-436-4610

Reserve by 10 June and Ask for the Exclusive $109 Big Apple Room Rate
Call Hotel for Reservations

Hotel parking for Big Apple participants is FREE this year. Regular price is $12.

Take Amtrak or NJ Transit, Fly to Newark Airport, or Drive

Curious about Country Dancing? Check out the 2008 World Championships Masters Classic 2-Step
And others at http://www.youtube.com/ucwdc

We will be holding The Big Apple Pro/Am Ballroom Championships on Friday, July 11th. For information on The Ballroom Competition please E-mail Anthony Lee at: BigApplLee@aol.com for information and Registration.

Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )

Ballroom Pro/Am

Again this Year!

The Big Apple Pro/Am Ballroom Championships
Friday, July 10th

Teachers if you also teach Ballroom and have Students that want to compete in American Style Smooth and Rhythm please contact us at: BigApplLee@aol.com or 201-939-4506
We will send you the Information and Registration right away.

Volunteers

Want to volunteer for a free pass?

Contact Tony at: BigApplLee@aol.com

Specials

15th Annual Dinner Show Extravaganza - packed with fabulous high-energy entertainment by top dancers as well as other surprise performances!!
Over 50 Hours of Workshops - The Big Apple Country Dance Festival is committed to offering you the BEST when it comes to dance instruction. We will be offering over 50 different classes from beginner through the advanced level in virtually every dance style. The classes will be taught by the very best instructors today's dance community has to offer. Dance Camp participants must have a daily/weekend admission pass.. For the best value, purchase a Gold Pass.
$2000 ProAm Top Teacher Purse, First Place Female Instructor and First Place Male Instructor each win $600. Second place Instructor each win $400.
All Competition Divisons, Line Dance Competition, Honky Tonk, Swing and Hustle Competition!

Honky Tonk Competition - We invite you to "Get Your Feet Wet" in our Honky Tonk Competition. Featured dances are Two-Step and West Coast Swing. No experience necessary, just the desire to have fun. Emphasis will be on leading, following and having a good time. Competitors must not have danced in any division at a previous UCWDC event. Good Luck!
Travel Arrangements - Carol at Unique Travel & Cruise Center will be happy to assist you with your travel arrangements to the Big Apple Country Dance Festival. Just call 908-964-0358, fax 908-964-4148 or email LdynRd7@aol.com. It's that easy! Discounts are available!
Farewell Party, You Won't Want to Miss -Immediately following the awards ceremony, please join us for our Farewell Party. There will be plenty of good pizza and great music for all to enjoy. Let's celebrate together!