Dansesport Montréal 2025: 25 Years of Dance, Glamour, and Competition

The summer heat is back, and so is one of Canada’s most iconic dance competitions. Dansesport Montréal returns for its 25th anniversary edition, and it's set to be bigger and better than ever.

📍 Hyatt Place, Montreal
📅 July 3–6, 2025
🎉 Celebrating 25 years of rhythm, style, and unforgettable performances.

Meet the Organizers

Behind this legendary event are Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux—Canadian ballroom royalty. With over a dozen national titles and international wins to their name, they’ve done it all: from the competitive floor to TV screens as choreographers on So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

They’re also the powerhouses behind Studio 2720 and Dansélite, and they’re pulling out all the stops for this milestone edition of Dansesport Montréal.

What to Expect This Year

Whether you're a Pro-Am dancer, amateur competitor, or die-hard spectator, this year's event is packed with action:

🟡 Thursday & Friday

• Pro-Am (Rhythm & Ballroom – closed, open, multi-dance, scholarship)

• Pro-Am solo showcases

• Amateur Rhythm & Smooth

• Rising Star & U21 categories

🔴 Saturday

• Pro-Am Smooth & Latin

• Amateur Latin & Showdance

• Club Salsa Party – Hawaiian theme 🌺

• Professional divisions (Latin, Smooth)

• Special exhibitions and showcases

🟢 Sunday — “Running Shoes Day”

• Relaxed vibe, packed schedule

• Juvenile, Junior, and Adult Amateur events (all levels)

• Formation team performances

• Mixed Amateur and Solo entries

• World Rhythm Champions Austin Joson & Liza Lakovitsky take the stage

Why You’ll Love the Venue

The Hyatt Place Montreal is in the heart of downtown, just steps from great restaurants, nightlife, and summer festivals. Between rounds, unwind with:

• Spa, pool, sauna & gym

• Rooftop terrace with bar & food

• On-site and nearby dining options

This isn’t just a competition—it’s a full weekend experience in one of North America’s most vibrant cities.

Come See Us at the I Love Dance Shoes Booth

We’ll be there all weekend with our latest collection—from elegant Latin heels to durable practice shoes. Whether you're competing or cheering someone on, we’ve got the perfect pair to match your rhythm.

🥿 Brands we carry: iLoveDanceShoes, Supadance, Ray Rose, Diamant
💬 Stop by and say hi. We love helping dancers look and feel their best.

Ready to dance? Let’s make this 25th anniversary unforgettable.

See you in Montreal. 💃🕺