DBDC 2023 - A Legendary Celebration Tentative Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Updated 7/23/2023
COMPETITION
Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
In the Heart of Historic Boston's Back Bay
Tuesday, July 25th – Sunday, July 30th
LA VIDA LOCA
Bringing it Back to Boston
Tuesday, July 25th – Thursday, July 28th
Tuesday Evening – July 25th
La Vida Loca Boston - Bringing it Back to Boston
Check in at the Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
7:30 PM - A View to a Hill Kick-off Party
Rooftop Welcome Dinner, Drinks and Dancing – Featuring the acclaimed chef Michael Leviton
who will be dazzling you with his culinary delights.
Wednesday Daytime – July 26th
Continental Breakfast 6:30AM – 11AM
"The Teetotalism Tour"
Private Tour and Lunch 11:15 AM
Bars, Books and Politics: Come join us on a walking tour of the iconic Beacon Hill neighborhood. Tour will include
both literary and libation stops and will culminate with a delicious lunch in in Boston’s newest literary and architectural hotspot Beacon Hill Books & Café.
Wednesday Evening – July 26th
"Your time to be foxy and meet at the Moxy"
Dinner and Dancing at Moxy 7PM
The only thing more spectacular than the Moxy’s views over the Boston Common and State House will be the dinner dancing and music!
Thursday Daytime – July 27th
Continental Breakfast 6:30AM – 11AM
Guests are welcome to stroll around the Boston Common and Surrounding areas. Self-guided tours are available.
Lunch at your leisure 12:30PM – 2PM
Thursday Evening– July 27th
Welcome Party - 5:30PM - 6:30PM - Terrace Room
The Real Night Club Session at Didio’s Hideaway Chicago theme - 6:30PM - All Night Club & Country Pro-Am single and multi-dances & mixed Am/Am, Student/Student single dances –- Terrace Room
Friday Daytime – July 28th
To-Go Breakfast – 6:30AM-11AM – Hotel Lobby (Package Holders & Officials)
Full Breakfast – 6:30AM-11AM – Hotel Restaurant (Upgraded Package Holders)
Hospitality Presidential Suite – 11:30AM-3:30PM - Lunch and Open Bar (Package Holders & Officials)
Pro-Am Rhythm – 7:30AM-1:45PM – All Rhythm Pro-Am single and multi-dances & mixed Am/Am, Student/Student single dances - "Rhythm Room"
Pro-Am Latin – 1:45PM-6:30PM – All Latin Pro-Am single and multi-dances & mixed Am/Am, Student/Student single dances - "Rhythm Room"
(All Pro-Am & Latin will conclude BEFORE the start of dinner & evening session)
Friday Evening – July 28th
Pre-Dinner Party Where the Presidents Dream Cocktail Party – 5:30PM-7:00PM – Presidential Suite (La Vida Loca Boston & Champagne Package Holders)
Dinner & Dancing at Strega – 7:00PM-8:30PM – HOtel Lobby Level (Package Holders & Officials)
Evening Dance Session – 9:00PM - "Rhythm Room"
Open Adult Amateur Latin
Professional Rising Star Smooth, International Ballroom and Latin
Bob Powers and Julia Gorchakova Professional Rhythm Trophy
Champagne on Tap After Party – 11PM – Presidential Suite (Package Holders & Officials)
Saturday Daytime – July 29th
To-Go Breakfast – 7AM-11AM – Hotel Lobby (Package Holders & Officials)
Full Breakfast – 7AM-11AM – Hotel Restaurant (Upgraded Package Holders)
Hospitality Presidential Suite - 11:30AM-3:30PM - Lunch and Open Bar (package holders & Officials)
Pro-Am Smooth – 9:30AM-4:00PM – All Smooth Pro-Am single and multi-dances & mixed Am/Am, Student/Student single dances - Grand Ballroom
Under 21 Open Amateur Latin & Ballroom
Saturday Evening – July 29th
12th Annual A Celebration of Legends Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Wendy Johnson
Pre-Dinner Cocktail Party – 5:00PM-6:450PM - Presidential Suite (La Vida Loca Boston Package & Champagne Package)
Dinner & Award Presentation – 7:00PM-9:00PM – The Castle at the Park Plaza (Package Holders, Officials & Ticket Holders)
Evening Dance Session – 9:00PM - Grand Ballroom
Professional Rising Star Rhythm
Open Adult Amateur International Ballroom
Under 21 The Ballroom Spirit Latin Tour Final
Peter Eggleton Professional International Ballroom Cup
Ken and Sheila Sloan Professional Smooth Trophy
Bob Medeiros Memorial Professional Latin Medal
Champagne on Tap After Party – 11:00PM - Presidential Suite (Package Holders & Officials)
Sunday Daytime – July 30th
Hair-of-the-Boston-Bulldog-That-Bit-You Brunch – 10AM-1PM - Presidential Suite (Package Holders & Officials)
Pro-Am International Ballroom – 8AM – 12PM – All International Ballroom Pro-Am single and multi-dances & mixed Am/Am, Student/Student
single dances - Grand Ballroom
Pro-Am Solo Exhibitions
Youth Amateur and Mixed Am Events – 12:15PM-4:00PM – ALL Pre-Teen/Junior/Youth/U21 single dances & multi-dance Amateur Events (except
U21 Open Latin)
ALL Pre-Teen/Junior/Youth/U21 mixed singles Events
Adult and Senior Amateur Events ALL Adult/Senior 1/Senior 2 PreNovice Amateur Events
ALL Adult/Senior 1/Senior 2 Novice Amateur Events
ALL Adult/Senior 1/Senior 2 PreChamp Amateur Events
ALL Senior 1 /Senior 2 Open Amateur Events
Open Adult Smooth & Rhythm
DBDC ~ A Legendary Celebration
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