Prize Money
City Lights Open is proud to offer over $60,000 cash prizes and awards. If three or fewer couples, the organizer reserves the right to adjust the prizes. Top teachers must be present on Saturday evening to receive full prize. Please click here to view other regulations related to prizes and awards.
Pro Am Closed Scholarships
- Pro Am Closed Scholarships
1st Place – $200
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
Pro Am Open Scholarships
- Birgit Starmanns Award
This is a new sponsored award in commemoration of Birgit Starmanns’ memory. The award will be awarded to a Pro-Am student who is a “shining star” in the competition – it will not be based on placement or entries, but will be a student who is on the floor showing their love of dance.
- Pro Am Open Scholarships
1st Place – $300
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place – $100
Amateur Scholarships
- Adult/Youth Amateur Scholarships
1st Place – $150
2nd Place – $100
3rd Place – $75
- Junior 1 & Junior 2 Amateur Scholarships
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $75
3rd Place – $50
- Senior Amateur Scholarships
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $75
3rd Place – $50
Professional Rising Star & Show Dance
- Professional Rising Star & Show Dance
1st Place – $700
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $150
6th Place – $100
Open Professional
- Open Professional
1st Place – $2000
2nd Place – $1500
3rd Place – $1000
4th Place – $700
5th Place – $500
6th Place – $400
Top Teacher Awards
To qualify for top teacher you must have the minimum number of entries indicated below. These awards are based on the total number of entries and total points acquired during the event. The City Lights Open organizers reserve the right to reduce prize awards if minimum entry requirement is not met. Click here to view additional regulations.
- Overall Top Teacher
Overall Top Teacher Cash Award
|
PLACE |
PRIZE MONEY |
MINIMUM ENTRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
$7000 |
350 |
|
2nd |
$5000 |
250 |
|
3rd |
$4000 |
200 |
|
4th |
$3500 |
175 |
|
5th |
$2500 |
150 |
|
6th |
$1000 |
100 |
- Top Female Teacher
Top Female Teacher
|
PLACE |
PRIZE MONEY |
MINIMUM ENTRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
$1000 |
150 |
|
2nd |
$750 |
100 |
|
3rd |
$500 |
75 |
The City Lights Open organizers reserve the right to reduce prize awards in case of low entry or if minimum entry requirement is not met. Top teachers must be present on Saturday evening to receive full prize. Click here to view additional regulations.