AmeriCup
January 23-25, 2026
Weekend of Fun!
Awards and Prizes including last year’s champions
College Discounts, Mixer & Recruitment Opp
Duo/Trio Challenge (formerly Dance Team Challenge)
COACHES - refer to Directors Only page
THIS EVENT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR INDEPENDENT REGISTRATIONS
ALL STAR - SCHOOLS - REC - COLLEGE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
No pre-qualification required.
Minneapolis Hilton - All competition & special events happen here!
1001 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis MN 55403
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Use DX AmeriCup as a prep for other Nationals or end your season here.
DANCE WORLDS BID QUALIFIER
2026 - 12 Bids up for grabs - 4 Partial Paid & 8 At-Large
FREE HOTEL FOR COACHES
1 per program for 2 nights
ROOM BLOCK
Have your program request a “BLOCK” of rooms then send the link to parents. Hotel Details
“I love that the competition stage and all events take place at one location. I don’t need to trek my kids all over the city. Having video critiques is so awesome. It was helpful getting to see the whole picture with their feedback. Saturday night special Awards Gala is unlike anything else we’ve experienced. The kids loved getting dressed up. I can’t forget the Purple Party either. Crazy fun! Thank you for all you do for small and large programs. We appreciate you!”
Join us at DX for a weekend of fun!
“The most professional, organized and fun competition around where dancers are valued, respected and inspired.”
“We LOVED the private warm-up dressing rooms. Thank you!”
Venue
Competition takes place in Minneapolis at the Hilton. No running around from hotel to venue. Everything in one convenient place on a Worlds size stage!
Senior Solo Dance-off
The top 10 solos from the 15 to 18 yr. old division will compete a 2nd time on Sunday. Awards for all qualifiers.
Graduating Seniors
DX will be recognizing all graduating seniors during Saturday’s Awards Gala.
Three days of fun!
You decide which events fit into your schedule and when you would like to stay based on your budget.
Master Classes FREE for all attendees!
Academic recognition, Performer of the Year and All American announcements of individual accomplishments.
DX Hall of Fame, and DX Dance Coach of the Year.
Group rates at official hotels offer affordable housing for attendees and guests. Reservations booked online directly through DX. Dancers are required to stay at a DX property. FREE hotel room for coaches. Limit one per program. Ask us how!
FREE HOTEL for coaches - 1 per program - 2 nights
While in Minnesota, most teams take a trip to the world famous Mall of America and Nickelodeon Universe. Some attend a local MN Timberwolves game. Others check out the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Details
Competition
Competition takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton.
Video critiques of all performances.
Champions of each division receive title and official champion rings.
Worlds size stage
“I’ve been coming to DX AmeriCup for the last 7 years and this was the best event ever. Loved that everything is in one place, the size of the stage and production is top notch.”