Major Championship
Ohio Star Ball
The Midwest's crown jewel of DanceSport
Best For
Serious competitors seeking one of America's longest-running major championships
Overview
The Ohio Star Ball is one of the oldest and most prestigious NDCA-sanctioned DanceSport competitions in the United States. Held annually in Columbus, Ohio since 1977, it features world-class Professional, Pro-Am, and Amateur divisions.
History
Founded in 1977, the Ohio Star Ball is one of America's longest-running major DanceSport championships.
Held annually in Columbus, Ohio, it has been a cornerstone of the NDCA competitive calendar for nearly five decades.
The event is known for attracting the strongest professional fields in the United States.
Many US National Champions have used Ohio Star Ball as a key event in their ranking campaigns.
Governance & Structure
NDCA-sanctioned with full professional adjudication.
One of the most respected judging panels in American DanceSport.
Competition Structure
Professional Championship divisions in all four styles.
Pro-Am at all levels with large entry fields.
Amateur, Youth, and Senior divisions.
Results carry significant weight in NDCA rankings.
Key Programs
Annual Championship
Multi-day competition held in Columbus, Ohio each November.
Membership & Access
Open to all NDCA-registered competitors through the event's registration system.
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