It is my pleasure to invite you the 40^th anniversary of the American Star Ball Championships! My goal is to provide all competitors with a highly organized, fun, competitive competition experience that will be memorable and unique!

The Competition will be hosted at the beautiful Resorts Casino Hotel located along Atlantic City’s famous boardwalk! Step outside the hotel and enjoy a funnel cake or some tax-free shopping at the Tanger outlets!

I have planned an exciting schedule of Professional, Pro-Am and Amateur events and feel so fortunate to be working with a team of world-class adjudicators and officials! New this year is the Country Western division which will be held during the Thursday evening club session. This year’s club night theme is “Diamonds and Denim”! Also new this year are Senior 3 and Senior 4 age divisions for multi-dance events!

In addition, American Star Ball has partnered with the Dancer’s Cup Tour, Dance Vision Circuit, World Pro-Am Dancesport Series, Best of the Best and the Fordney Foundation to provide competitors with additional opportunities to earn points and prizes!

I hope you will put American Star Ball on your list of must attend events for 2026! It would be my pleasure to provide you with exceptional service, beautiful ballroom, thrilling music, and personalized attention to detail! Please mark your calendars, put on your dance shoes, and join me May 14^th-17^th for the 2026 American Star Ball Championships!

Much love,

Amanda

(215) 805-2213

AmericanStarBall@gmail.com

About the organizer…

Amanda Reyzin began competing professionally in June 2007. She has competed in more than 144 competitions and 254 professional events. She has received top placements in the American Rhythm, American Smooth, and Showdance Divisions. Her esteemed accomplishments include:

• 2009-2013 United States National American Rhythm Finalist

• 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 Eastern United States Dancesport American Rhythm Champion

• 2012 Costa Rican Classic American Rhythm Champion

• 2012-2013 Maryland Dancesport American Rhythm Champion

• 2009-2012 World American Rhythm Finalist

• 2011 Constitution State Challenge American Rhythm Champion

• 2011-2012 Cleveland Dancesport Challenge American Rhythm Champion

• 2011-2012 Yankee Classic Dancesport Championship American Rhythm Champion

• 2011-2012 Dancing a la Carte American Rhythm Champion

• 2011-2012 Michigan Dance Challenge American Rhythm Champion

• 2010 & 2012 North American Imperial Star American Rhythm Champion

• 2010 La Classique Du Quebec American Rhythm & Smooth Champion

• 2009 United States National 9-Dance Champion

• • 2009 Ohio Star Ball 9-Dance Champion

• 2009 Eastern United States Dancesport Salsa Champion

• 2008 Caribbean Dancesport Classic World Salsa Champion

• 2007 Ohio Star Ball Rising Star American Rhythm Champion

Amanda is a Championship certified adjudicator with the North American Dance Teacher’s Association (NADTA) in International Latin, International Ballroom, American Rhythm, American Smooth and Theatrical Arts.  She has been recognized as a National adjudicator with the National Dance Council of America (NDCA) and is a member of the World Dance Council (WDC).

SESSION 1 – Thursday, May 16^th, 2024

NIGHTCLUB 

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Club Dance Events (Newcomer-Open Advanced Gold)

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm Open Social 3-Dance Challenge

Includes all levels of American Samba, American Paso, West Coast Swing, Merengue, Hustle, Salsa, Night Club Two-Step, Country Two-Step, Polka, Argentine Tango & Bachata.

SESSION 2 – Friday, May 17^th, 2024

INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Ballroom Single Dances & Solos (Newcomer-Open Advanced Silver)

• • Pro/Am International Ballroom Dancer’s Cup Tour” Newcomer Scholarships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Ballroom Bronze & Silver Closed/Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Ballroom Closed 6-Dance (Ballroom)

• • Pro/Am International Ballroom Bronze & Silver Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am International Ballroom “Best of the Best” Closed Bronze & Silver Scholarships

• • Pro/Am “Best of the Best” International Ballroom Challenge of Champions

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Ballroom Single Dances & Solos (Pre-Gold – Open Advanced Gold)

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Ballroom Closed Gold & Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Closed Gold & Open 10-Dance (Ballroom)

• • Pro/Am International Ballroom Closed Gold & Open Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am International Ballroom Open Scholarships

AMERICAN RHYTHM

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Single Dances (Newcomer-Open Advanced Silver)

• • Pro/Am & Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Solos

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm “Dancer’s Cup Tour” Newcomer Scholarships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Bronze & Silver Closed/Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Closed 6-Dance (Rhythm)

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm Bronze & Silver Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm “Best the of Best” Closed Bronze & Silver Scholarships

• • Pro/Am “Best of the Best” American Rhythm Challenge of Champions

SESSION 3

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Single Dances (Pre-Gold – Open Advanced Gold)

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Closed Gold & Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Closed Gold & Open 9-Dance (Rhythm)

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm Closed Gold & Open Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am American Rhythm Open Scholarships

• • Pro/Am American Star Showdance Championship

• • Professional Rising Star American Smooth

• • Professional Rising Star American Rhythm

• • Professional Rising Star International Ballroom

• • Professional Rising Star International Latin

SESSION 4 – Saturday, May 18^th, 2024

INTERNATIONAL LATIN

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Latin Single Dances & Solos (Newcomer-Open Advanced Silver)

• • Pro/Am International Latin “Dancer’s Cup Tour” Newcomer Scholarships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Bronze & Silver Closed/Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Latin Closed 6-Dance (Latin)

• • Pro/Am International Latin Bronze & Silver Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am International Latin “Best of the Best” Closed Bronze & Silver Scholarships

• • Pro/Am “Best of the Best” International Latin Challenge of Champions

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Latin Single Dances & Solos (Pre-Gold – Open Advanced Gold)

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Latin Closed Gold & Open Championship

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur International Closed Gold & Open 10-Dance (Latin)

• • Pro/Am International Latin Closed Gold & Open Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am International Latin Open Scholarships

AMERICAN SMOOTH

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Single Dances (Newcomer – Open Advanced Silver)

• • Pro/Am & Student/Student & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Solos

• • Pro/Am American Smooth “Dancer’s Cup Tour” Newcomer Scholarships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Bronze & Silver Closed/Open Championships

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Rhythm Closed 6-Dance (Smooth)

• • Pro/Am American Smooth Bronze & Silver Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am American Smooth “Best of the Best” Closed Bronze & Silver Scholarships

• • Pro/Am “Best of the Best” American Smooth Challenge of Champions

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Single Dances (Pre-Gold – Open Advanced Gold)

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Closed Gold & Open Championship

• • Pro/Am, Student/Student, & Adult Mixed Amateur American Smooth Closed Gold & Open 9-Dance (Smooth)

• • Pro/Am American Smooth Closed Gold & Open Dancesport Series

• • Pro/Am American Smooth Open Scholarships

SESSION 5

• • Under 21 International Ballroom Championship

• • Under 21 International Latin Championship

• • Open Amateur International Latin Scholarship

• • Open Amateur International Ballroom Scholarship

• • Open Professional American Smooth

• • Open Professional American Rhythm

• • Open Professional International Ballroom

• • Open Professional International Latin

• • Professional Showdance

SESSION 5 – Sunday, May 19^th, 2024

• • Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth (Couples, Singles, & Pro-Am) – American Smooth

• • Pre-Teen, Junior, & Youth (Couples, Singles, & Pro-Am) – American Rhythm

• • Pre-Teen (Couples, Singles, & Pro-Am) – International Ballroom & Latin

• • Junior & Youth (Couples, Singles, & Pro-Am) – International Ballroom

• • Youth International Ballroom Championships & Scholarships

• • Junior International Ballroom Championships & Scholarships

• • Junior & Youth (Couples, Singles, & Pro-Am) – International Latin*

• • Amateur Adult, Senior I, II, III – American Smooth Multi-Dances & Scholarship

• • Amateur Adult, Senior I, II, III – American Rhythm Multi-Dances & Scholarship

• • Amateur Adult, Senior I, II, III – International Ballroom Multi-Dances*

• • Amateur Adult, Senior I, II, III – International Latin Multi-Dances*

• • Junior International Latin Championships & Scholarships

  • Youth International Latin Championships & Scholarships

END OF COMPETITION