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 – $150
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
1st Place – $250
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
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 – $300
Open Professional Syllabus (Bronze and Silver only)
1st Place – $1000
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
Professional couples dancing a combined 150 Pro-Am entries will have their professional prize money increased 50%
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 Ballroom – $500
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.