The Practice Rounds 1.10
Solo Ballroom Practice Rounds & Competition Preparation
Presented by Natalie Crandall
The Practice Rounds is a solo ballroom competition experience designed specifically for dancers preparing to compete at Ovation's Ballroom Singles Competition and other solo DanceSport events.
We're bringing the energy, structure, and expectations of a real ballroom competition into a supportive learning environment where dancers can build confidence, gain floor experience, and receive valuable feedback before competition day.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Competition-Style Practice Rounds
Dancers will take the floor by age division (Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior) and perform their routines, as applicable to their division.
Rounds will be organized to simulate a traditional ballroom competition, beginning with a quarterfinal-style round and progressing through additional practice rounds as time permits.
Personalized Feedback from Judges
A small panel of experienced dance professionals will observe dancers throughout the event and give individualized verbal feedback.
Competition Floor Etiquette & Education
Learn the little details that make a big difference on competition day!
We'll walk dancers through:
How to enter and exit the competition floor
Proper presentation, posture, and bowing
Understanding heats, rounds, and callbacks
Floor awareness, spacing, and navigating other competitors
Maintaining composure, confidence, and performance quality under pressure
EVENT SCHEDULE
First 30 Minutes | Check-In & Open Floor
Registration, individual warm-ups, and familiarizing yourself with the competition floor.
Next 90 Minutes | Guided Competition Simulation
Opening instructions, competition etiquette, organized practice rounds, judge observations, and feedback.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Open to Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior solo ballroom dancers preparing for Ovation or other solo ballroom competitions.
Whether this is your first competition or you're looking to sharpen your performance before the next event, this experience is designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and comfortable on the floor.
This is a practice event, not an official competition. There will be no formal placements or eliminations. Our focus is education, experience, constructive feedback, and growth.
DRESS CODE
Elevated practice wear, skirts, dresses and ballroom heels permitted. Accessories such as bangles, headbands or earrings also encouraged. Male competitors must be in black ballroom slacks and ballroom shoes.