# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The 18th Annual Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition will showcase Ballroom and Latin competitive dancers from across the state.About this EventThe Cal Poly Ballroom Team is pleased to announce our 18th Annual Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition, to be held on the weekend of February 7-8, 2026, in the Chumash Auditorium in Cal Poly's University UnionThis Ballroom & Latin dance competition will feature competitive events in International Standard and Latin, American Smooth and Rhythm, and Nightclub dances (including Salsa, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop). There will also be a formation team competition, performances, a team match, and other fun events throughout the event.Attend as a spectator to watch some great dancing or sign up to compete in one of our many competitive events. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/43bcfa50-c4ad-11f0-99e0-53dea6c953a2-rimg-w954-h740-dce6e5e1-gmir.jpg Location/Parking:This year's Cal Poly Mustang Ball will be held in the Chumash Auditorium on the 2nd floor of Cal Poly's University Union. The best place to park for this event is the Grand Avenue Parking Structure next to the Cal Poly Performing Art Center. Please see our location guide at www.mustangball.com/location/ for maps and more information.Visit our webpage for more information: Friday?: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PMMadonna Inn Pre-party SocialInfo: Join us for our unofficial pre-competition social at World-Famous Madonna Inn on Friday, February 6th. We'll be ballroom dancing to a live band from 7:30pm to 10:00pm (or later!) so come join us for social dancing and socializing! There is no cover charge, but we encourage tipping the band and buying food and refreshments at Madonna Inn!Saturday?: 08:00 AMDoors Open?: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMSyllabus International StandardInfo: Newcomer through Gold Level International Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep?: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch Break?: 12:45 PM - 04:00 PMSyllabus International LatinInfo: Newcomer through Gold Level International ChaCha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive?: 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMNightclub DancesInfo: Salsa, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Lindy Hop, Bachata, Nightclub Two-step, Blues, Merengue, Polka?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDinner Break?: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMOpen Events, Team Match and ShowcaseInfo: Novice, Pre-Championship and Championship Smooth, Standard, Rhythm, and Latin. Team Match. Professional Latin ShowcaseSunday?: 08:00 AMDoors Open?: 09:00 AM - 10:45 AMSyllabus American SmoothInfo: Newcomer through Gold Level American Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Viennese Waltz?: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMSyllabus American RhythmInfo: Newcomer through Gold Level American Chacha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, and Mambo?: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PMDance CampInfo: We will be holding workshops and private lessons with several of our professional staff! We are offering some great deals for both the workshop and private lessons. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to obtain instruction and valuable dance insights from these top dance professionals! Each workshop will be 55 minutes long, followed by a 5 minute break. The workshops will focus on techniques that are broadly applicable rather than particular choreography and will be useful to dancers of all levels. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-luis-obispo/mustang-ball-dancesport-competition/100001971421648219 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, contests, dance, dance-competition, workshops, sports, music, performances, art, parties, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.64, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Luis Obispo - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chumash Auditorium in Cal Poly University Union - **lat**: 35.3011322 - **long**: -120.6587483 - **full address**: Chumash Auditorium in Cal Poly University Union, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c1684a9e7be9c77a27f48697b36f242e8c28659e503fd0dacb1d2b1afd6a6c64-rimg-w1200-h457-dc2f1e12-gmir.jpg?v=1763490891 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition being held? - **A:** Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Chumash Auditorium in Cal Poly University Union, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition? - **A:** Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition is organized by Cal Poly Ballroom Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Mustang Ball DanceSport Competition is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Luis Obispo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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