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
2nd Place – $100
3rd Place – $75
4th Place – $50 voucher
5th Place – $25 voucher
6th Place – $25 voucher
Pro Am Open Scholarships
- Pro Am Open Scholarships
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
4th Place – $50 voucher
5th Place – $25 voucher
6th Place – $25 voucher
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
Professional Rising Star & Cabaret
- Professional Rising Star & Cabaret
2nd Place – $500
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $150
6th Place – $100
Open Professional
- Open Professional
2nd Place – $1500
3rd Place – $1000
4th Place – $700
5th Place – $500
6th Place – $300
- Open Professional Syllabus (Bronze and Silver only)
2nd Place – $700
3rd Place – $500
4th Place – $300
5th Place – $200
6th Place – $100
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
|
PLACE |
PRIZE MONEY |
MINIMUM ENTRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
$6000 |
300 |
|
2nd |
$4000 |
250 |
|
3rd |
$3000 |
200 |
|
4th |
$2000 |
150 |
|
5th |
$1500 |
100 |
|
6th |
$1000 |
75 |
- Professional Pro-Am Bonus
- Top Female Teacher
|
PLACE |
PRIZE MONEY |
MINIMUM ENTRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
$750 |
150 |
|
2nd |
$500 |
100 |
|
3rd |
$250 |
75 |
- Top Studio Bonus
|
PLACE |
PRIZE MONEY |
MINIMUM ENTRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
1st |
$500 |
3 or more students |
|
2nd |
$250 |
3 or more students |
|
3rd |
$250 |
3 or more students |
- Top Teacher Bonus per Style
Top International Latin – $500
Top American Smooth – $500
Top American Rhythm – $500
Top Junior Pro-Am Teacher – $250
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.