Find out more about the competitions offered at BLISS below.
BLISS will host a qualifying competition for the United States Line Dance Choreography Championships (USLDCC) during the 2025-2026 season. This competition is open to amateur choreographers only (see the rules link below for eligibility). There are three divisions: (1) Beginner/Improver, (2) Intermediate/Advanced, and (3) Phrased. Choreographers are allowed to enter a maximum of 2 entries per division (for a maximum of 6 possible entries). Each entry will be $15. See the rules link to understand how to classify the level of your dance according to USLDCC’s specific rules. More information about USLDCC, including the rules and regulations, can be found here. Step sheets will be due by July 31st emailed to NLDA@NVLineDance.com.
*All competitors must purchase a weekend pass (either the Royal Flush pass or Full House pass).
Unfortunately this competition is now SOLD OUT!
We will be hosting our own in-house choreography competition for the opportunity to earn a teaching spot on our team for 2026. There is limited availability for this competition, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible.
For this competition, you will demonstrate your choreography and then teach it to a panel of qualified judges. Both your choreography and teaching will be scored. We will post a scoring rubric once we get closer to the event. Entry is $25.
For additional rules and information, scroll down on this page.
*All competitors must purchase a weekend pass (either the Royal Flush pass or Full House pass).
BLISS Choreography COMPETITION RULES AND INFORMATION
This an opportunity for choreographers to demonstrate their dance, showcase their talent and skills, and earn a spot on our BLISS 2026 instructor team. Registration is closed. Step sheets will be due no later than July 31st emailed to NLDA@nvlinedance.com.
1. Competition slots are limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2. Competitors must have either a Full House Pass or a Royal Flush Pass to enter.
3. Only one choreography entry is allowed per competitor.
4. There are no restrictions on when the dance was choreographed.
5. There are no restrictions on the choreography experience of the competitor; everyone is eligible to enter.
6. Competitors will demonstrate their choreographed dance for up to 4 walls or for one minute (whichever is less), then will teach their dance to the panel of judges, giving the judges the opportunity to learn the choreography themselves and assess the competitors’ teaching abilities.
7. Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of 20 minutes to demonstrate their dance and teach it to the judges. After the judges have learned the dance, everyone may dance it through completely.
8. Any level of choreography may be entered, but keep in mind the time restriction. It is important that the dance can be fully taught within the allotted timeframe.
9. Scoring will be based on a combination of the competitor’s choreography and teaching ability, with choreography accounting for approximately 60% of the competitor’s overall score and teaching ability accounting for approximately 40% of the competitor’s overall score.
10. The winner will be announced Saturday night of the event and have the opportunity to teach their dance during one of the Sunday morning workshops. The winner will also be invited back as an instructor for the 2026 BLISS event!
11. Competitors must bring 6 copies of their step sheet and their music on a USB drive, and MUST attend the Competitor’s Meeting on Thursday night of the event (approximately 8:00 pm).
12. Competitors will receive their scores and feedback after the competition results have been announced.
13. Scoring categories include:
a) Creativity; originality; ingenuity; uniqueness of dance steps and movement
b) Flow of dance; logical sequence of dance moves and steps; ease of movement
c) Expressing the music and lyrics (musicality and lyricality); touches upon prominent parts in the music and lyrics
d) Artistic interpretation of the music; captures the essence of the music; compatibility of dance steps with the music; steps match classification and rhythm of the music
e) Step sheet writing ability – accurate, clear, and comprehensive step descriptions, correct terminology, accurate dance level and category
f) Public speaking ability – confidence, professional presentation, clarity of speech
g) Teaching ability – ability to clearly and accurately demonstrate and describe steps, ability to break steps down easily; ability to teach in a logical flow