Empire Open Dance Festival

Empire Open Dance Festival The Empire Dance Championship attracts Ballroom and Latin Dance competitors from around the world.
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World Class Ballroom, Latin, Smooth & Rhythm
Dance Championship
Dance Camp: July 26-28, 2026
Competition: July 29-August 2, 2026
The Westin Jersey City Newport (NJ) World Champion Professionals to Amateur Newcomer students are welcome and will show off their skills in front of a world class judging panel in this four day event, held at the Westin Hotel, Jersey City NJ.

The lights go down. The music begins. The room holds its breath.Join us for the 2026 Empire Night of the Stars Gala feat...
06/05/2026

The lights go down. The music begins. The room holds its breath.

Join us for the 2026 Empire Night of the Stars Gala featuring the Cabaret Invitational Competition, where the finest superstar competitive dancers the entire world has to offer is brought to you in NYC.

Night of the Stars Gala
✨ Cabaret Invitational Competition
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Whether you’re a competitor or spectator, this is one of the most anticipated evenings of the Empire Open Dance Festival.

Reserve your tickets today!
www.empireopendancefestival.com

The lights go down. The music begins. The room holds its breath.Join us for the 2026 Empire Night of the Stars Gala feat...
06/05/2026

The lights go down. The music begins. The room holds its breath.

Join us for the 2026 Empire Night of the Stars Gala featuring the Cabaret Invitational Competition, where the finest superstar competitive dancers the entire world has to offer is brought to you in NYC.

Night of the Stars Gala
✨ Cabaret Invitational Competition
Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Whether you're a competitor or spectator, this is one of the most anticipated evenings of the Empire Open Dance Festival.
Reserve your tickets today!
www.empireopendancefestival.com/gala

Donnie Burns Mbe Heidi Burns

06/04/2026

Strong shapes, grounded movement, and a character that carries throughout!od .itkin

July 29 - August 2, 2026
📍 The Westin Jersey City Newport
www.empireopendancefestival.com

⚠️ HOTEL ROOMS ARE GOING FAST! ⚠️Empire Dance Camp and Empire Open Dance Festival are just around the corner, and our ro...
06/02/2026

⚠️ HOTEL ROOMS ARE GOING FAST! ⚠️

Empire Dance Camp and Empire Open Dance Festival are just around the corner, and our room block at The Westin Jersey City Newport is nearing capacity. Stay where the action happens. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from all camp activities, competition events, evening celebrations, and fellow dancers throughout the week.

The Westin Jersey City Newport
479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310

Empire Dance Camp
July 26–28, 2026

Empire Open Dance Festival
July 29 – August 2, 2026

Book your room today and make your Empire experience seamless from the moment you arrive.

www.empireopendancefestival.com/hotel
🔗 IN BIO

05/28/2026

Eddie Torres Jr. brings his unmistakable rhythmic and musical energy to Empire Dance Camp, carrying a legacy rooted in salsa and flamenco.

From Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center to studios and stages around the world, his influence reaches far beyond the floor.

Book your spot in Eddie’s dynamite seminars or a private lesson today at EMPIRE DANCE CAMP! 🧨

Empire Dance Camp
July 26–28, 2026
📍 The Westin Jersey City Newport

www.empireopendancefestival.com/empire-dance-camp

Eddie Torres Jr II
Princess Serrano
Eddie Torres Mambo King
Donnie Burns Mbe
Heidi Burns

05/27/2026

Intense. Fearless. Fully expressed. 🔥💥

This is what the Empire Cabaret Invitational Competition is all about. Giving dancers the space to step beyond the expected and leave something unforgettable behind.

We cannot wait to witness this couple and many more incredible performers at this year’s Empire Night of the Stars Gala!

Empire Night of the Stars Gala
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Tickets available at www.empireopendancefestival.com/gala

At the , dancers do not hold back. Time to show us who you are! 💪🏻

05/26/2026

The irony of when the timing breathes... we are left breathless. ✨

July 29 - August 2, 2026
📍 The Westin Jersey City Newport

www.empireopendancefestival.com

Dancers: .mcdonald.k

05/21/2026

Richard Porter. A career that speaks for itself.

From early international success to major Amateur titles and Professional finals at the highest level, his experience runs deep across every stage of the sport.

He continues to shape dancers through coaching and choreography. Join him this summer at Empire Dance Camp.

Secure your spot. Private lessons available upon request.

July 26 - July 28, 2026
📍 The Westin Jersey City Newport

www.empireopendancefestival.com
🔗 IN BIO

Let 2026 be your year! from The Empire Open Dance Festival!Join us!Dance Camp: July 26 - July 28, 2026Competition: Jul...
12/31/2025

Let 2026 be your year!
from The Empire Open Dance Festival!

Join us!
Dance Camp: July 26 - July 28, 2026
Competition: July 29 - August 2, 2026

www.empireopendancefestival.com

Heidi Burns & Donnie Burns Mbe

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