Dansesport Montréal – Information updated February 2020
Basic Information:
Website: http://www.dansesportmontreal.com/eng-home.html
Organizers: Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux
Facebook: None specific to this competition.
Location: Montreal, QC
Usual Date: Second last weekend in June, First weekend of July for 2020
Registration Deadline: early May
Private Videotaping: Not permitted
Schedule Information:
- Thursday – all Closed Rhythm events and solos, all Smooth events
- Friday – all Ballroom events and Open Rhythm Events, Pro/Am Showdance event
- Saturday – all Latin events
Cash Prizes Offered: Not stated. Top teacher prizes offered up to $5000.
2018/19 Multi-Dance Event Size Range:
Closed Events:
| Standard | Latin | Smooth | Rhythm | |
| Beg. to Bronze A | 2/2 | 3/2 | 2/2 | 2/1 |
| B | 4/4 | 7/6 | 8/4 | 4/5 |
| C | 6/3 | 7/1 | Semi/5 | 7/7 |
| D | 3/2 | 5/4 | 8/8 | 7/5 |
| Silver & Gold A | 1/0 | 4/5 | 0/1 | |
| B | 1/0 | 6/5 | 1/4 | 2/4 |
| C | 2/3 | 4/2 | 3/5 | 5/6 |
| D | 4/8 | 6/2 | 1/6 | 1/1 |
| Extra Beg. to Bronze A | Rhythm Only | Rhythm Only | Rhythm Only | |
| B | 2/2 | |||
| C | 3/1 | |||
| D | 3/1 | |||
| Extra Silver & Gold A | Rhythm Only | Rhythm Only | Rhythm Only | 0/1 |
| B |
0/1 | |||
| C | 1/0 | |||
| D | 1/0 |
Open Events:
| Standard | Latin | Smooth | Rhythm | |
| Bronze A | 1/1 | Semi/5 | 1/1 | 2/3 |
| B | 3/4 | 8/6 | 5/6 | 4/5 |
| C | 0/2 | 5/4 | 7/8 | 8/5 |
| D | 4/4 | 7/4 | 6/8 | 5/5 |
| Silver A | 1/1 | 8/8 | 3/1 | 3/4 |
| B | 5/3 | 8/Semi | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| C | 4/1 | 5/3 | Semi/7 | Semi/7 |
| D | 5/5 | 8/3 | 7/7 | 4/3 |
| Gold A | 1/1 | 5/4 | 2/2 | 2/1 |
| B | 3/5 | 6/5 | 3/6 | 1/2 |
| C | 4/1 | 4/6 | 2/5 | 1/3 |
| D | 2/1 | 3/2 | 0/2 | 0/1 |
Scholarship and WDSS Events:
| Standard | Latin | Smooth | Rhythm | |
| L’International de Montréal A | 0/2 | 4/5 | 4/3 | 2/2 |
| B |
5/4 | 5/8 | 4/8 | 2/4 |
| C |
5/3 | 7/4 | 7/Semi | 3/4 |
| WDSS Open A |
2/3 | 5/3 | 5/2 | 2/3 |
| B |
4/6 | 6/7 | 4/8 | 1/3 |
| C |
4/2 | 4/6 | 6/7 | 4/7 |
| D |
4/1 | 6/3 | 5/8 | 3/2 |
Previous Year’s Results: http://www.compmngr.com/dsmontreal2019[mireille%20veilleux]/DSMontreal2019_ScoresheetsByPerson.htm
Multi-Dance and Scholarship Event Information:
YouTube searches of videos show pro/am heat length averages between 1:00-1:05 for all events.
Costs:
Tickets:
- Thursday full day pass –Table $45 (priority for all tables to package holders), Riser $35
- Friday full day pass –Table $55, Riser $45
- Saturday full day pass –Table $65, Riser $55
Entry Fees:
- Solo Routines (per couple) –$50 until May 10, $55 after
- Single Dance Event (per couple) –$33 until May 10, $38 after
- 3-Dance Championship Event (per couple) –$52 until May 10, $57 after
- DSS Scholarship Event (per couple) –$72 until May 10, $77 after
- L’international de Montréal Championship –$52 until May 10, $57 after
- Showdance (per couple) – $52 until May 28, $10 after
**NOTE: Scholarships require a minimum of 10 single dances
Packages:
DSM offers 3 different packages that include hotel, breakfasts, preferred seating, program, and the VIP Cocktail Reception on Saturday. It is unclear if they include entrance to the ballroom on other days. In 2018 they ranged from 2-4 nights and $605-$1010 per person for a double and $905-$1595 for single. Additional nights can be purchased for $320.
Extras:
DM includes Professional Open competitions. It also includes a Professional Showcase which has featured couples such as Arunas and Katusha. It has been announced that 2019 will feature Pavel and Oksana. DM posts photos of scholarship winners on it’s website, which is a nice touch. DM is one of the largest pro/am events in Canada.
While we make every effort to be accurate, information is posted as a guideline only and subject to change. Please refer to the websites posted for the most up-to-date and accurate information. Our cost information are competition fees only. Keep in mind that most professionals charge their own fees in addition to these costs (as is fair for the amazing work they do). P/ADC is not responsible for the accuracy of information.
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