Academy Awards for Line Dancing
19th annual UC STAR AWARDS will take place
JANUARY 7 - 9, 2027 at HILTON BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR
LEADERSHIP FORUM HIGHTLIGHTS
The State of Line Dance
The Leadership Forum brought together four legendary instructors representing every region of the country—West, Midwest, South, and East Coast—for a powerful conversation on culture, leadership, and the future of Urban Soul Line Dance.
With more than 100 years of combined experience, these panelists shared insight, perspective, and vision that continue to shape the community.
WEEKEND REVIEW
The Itinerary page has the full weekend schedule
*Passes available for 2-Day (FRI + SAT) and 3-Day (FRI + SAT + SUN). Make sure to select the days that you want. Ala carte options become available later in the registration process.
Thu | JANUARY 15, 2026
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African American Museum Tour (Washington DC) (Additional Fee)
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Thursday Pre-Party (Additional Fee)
*Note: some activities may include an additional fee from the weekend passes.
Fri | JANUARY 16, 2026 + Sat | JANUARY 17, 2026
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Friday WORKSHOPS (Afternoon)
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Friday T-Shirt Cutting w/ Nzinga (Additional Fee)
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Friday Fan Making w/ Ericka + Ingrid (Additional Fee)
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Friday MEET + GREET (Evening)
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Friday BEGINNER'S BASH (Evening)
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Friday/Saturday AFTER-PARTY
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Saturday WORKSHOPS (Morning)
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Saturday UC STAR AWARDS CEREMONY
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Saturday UC STAR AWARDS AFTER-PARTY
Sun | JANUARY 18, 2026
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Sunday WORSHIP (Morning)
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Gospel WORKSHOP (Morning)
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Sunday BREAKFAST JAM (Afternoon)
WEEKEND WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
FRIDAY | BEGINNER + INTERMEDIATE
LOCATION: MARYLAND BALLROOM ABC (5th floor)
FRIDAY | INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED
LOCATION: MARYLAND BALLROOM DEF (5th floor)
SATURDAY | BEGINNER + INTERMEDIATE
SATURDAY | INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED
LOCATION: BALTIMORE BALLROOM (5th floor)
LOCATION: MARYLAND BALLROOM DEF (5th floor)
WEEKEND INSTRUCTORS
SPONSORS
We are thrilled to announce that the next two annual events.
19th UC STAR AWARDS
January 7 - 10, 2027
20th UC STAR AWARDS
January 6 - 9, 2028