Contests at the Bakersfield Ball

The Bakersfield Weekend of Dancing ("Board Meeting") every March has competitions. These are non-sanctioned, that is, the hosting chapter, Bakersfield, sets the categories, eligibility and other rules.

The Bakersfield Chapter runs competitions similar to those of the Convention, but without using the "Star" format, the levels being Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced instead. Usually there are also limited events, like Senior Cha Cha or a Swing competition.

As for the Convention, to compete in the major events one must be both a National Smooth Dancers member and an amateur dancer.

The event has only team competitions in 2024.

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