Dear Dance Enthusiast,

Well, it's that time again and we welcome you to the eleventh anniversary of the Desert Classic DanceSport Championships.

We are proudly holding the event at the fabulous JW Marrio. Resort & Spa located in beautiful Palm Desert, California.This world-class resort caters to any and all whims, from fabulous mountain views and five sparkling pools overlooking twochampionship golf courses to tennis and incredible spa facilities, spectacular waterfalls, gondolas and fine cuisine. PalmSprings is just a short ride away and offers a wide variety of a.ractions from hikes to balloon rides. Or simply stroll alongPalm Canyon Drive for an exciting shopping experience. At the Desert Classic you’ll get all this plus a full programof fantastic dance competitions!

This year, in addition to all the Professional, Amateur, Pro/Am, and Youth events, we are thrilled to announce that we willbe holding IDSF International Open Latin and Standard Competitions! We are also pleased to participate in the DanceSport Series and Global SeriesEvents where Pro/Am dancers vie for points and regional/national recognition. With $80,000 in professional prize money, Top Teacher awards, Pro/Amand Amateur Scholarships, the Desert Classic is sure to be a dancing extravaganza you will not want to miss.

Please come and share a memorable weekend with us—where warm and friendly competition is mixed with just the right touch of elegance and service.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time and don't forget to bring your swimsuits, sunglasses and dancin' shoes.

See you on deck!

Your hosts,

Igor & IrinaIgor & Irina Suvorov, Organizers

The Marrio3 Desert Springs Resort & Spa is conveniently located near the Palm Springs International Airportwhich is served by many major airlines. The resort is only a two-hour drive from Los Angeles and San Diego.

UNLESS YOU ARE ON APACKAGE, you must book accommodations directly with the hotel. To secure areduced room rate you must mention the Desert Classic Dancesport Championships when you reserve

your room. The hotel phone numbers are Toll-Free (877) 804-4060 or (760) 341-2211. This rate is onlyavailable until June 17, 2010. For event package information and reservations call (714) 536-0387or (714) 316-8234. Visit our website: www.DesertClassicDanceSportFestival.com for easydownloadable registration forms. Please contact us if you need entry formsmailed to you.

Professional Prize Purse$28,100

Pro/Am Scholarships$25,950

Amateur Scholarships$3,900

Deadline for Entries:June 17, 2010

Entries received a+er the deadline aresubject to a $30 late fee

July 9-11, 2010

$80,000PURSE!

The California Desert is home to countlessgolf courses with over 100 private,semi-private and public courses in PalmDesert alone. On Monday, July 12th, youcan participate in the Desert Classicgolf tournament at the Marrio3 DesertSprings course where you just mightmeet up with your favorite celebrity.

Golf

Beautiful PalmDesert offers tonsof interestingthings to do liketaking a hot airballoon ride,heading out in ajeep for an adventuretour or catching a stage show. You can

satisfy your every whim in PalmDesert, but if that’s not enough,

visit nearby Palm Springsand find another entireworld of things to do.

While Palm Desertoffers visitorsdozens of fantasticrestaurants tochoose from, youwon’t even have toleave the Marrio3to discover finedining in Tuscany Palm Desert,or Mikado Japanese Steakhouseor at the Lake View for classicAmerican Cuisine.

F i neD i n i ng

El Paseo Drive is also knownas “The Rodeo Drive ofthe Desert.” A shopper’sparadise of over 300shops offering anunbelievable array ofmerchandise in upscalestores and boutiques.During July, expect hugediscounts and sales onjewelry, art, clothing designer labels and more!

Indulge yourself with amassage, or a facial inthis European stylespa where you’ll findluxury at its finest.Or, purchase a GymMembership Pass andkeep fit in the 4,000square foot facility.

The Spaat Desert Springs

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THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULEONLYPlease be aware that the times and events may have changed from previous years. Event starting times will be established based on entries.

Please check your program upon arrivalNote: The organizers reserve the right to cancel any Scholarship events of less than 3 entries.

DEADLINE TO ENTER IS JUNE 17, 2010

SESSION 1 - FRIDAYMATINEE:DoorsOpen 8:00 am

Pro/AmEvents• Pro/AmNightclub & CountryWesternSingle Dance Competitions• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmClosed SingleDance Competitions• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmClosed Scholarships• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmOpen SingleDance Competitions• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmMulti-DanceChampionships• Pro/AmOpen Mambo Scholarship• Pro/AmOpen Night Club 3-Dance Scholarship• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmOpen Scholarships(Word Pro/AmDanceSport SeriesQualifying Championships)• Pro-Am International Latin Single Dance Competitions• Pro/Am International Latin Closed Scholarships• Pro/Am International LatinOpen SingleDance Competitions• Pro/AmInternationalLatinMulti-DanceChampionships• Pro/AmOpen International Latin Scholarships(World Pro/AmDanceSport SeriesQualifying Championships)

Amateur Events• Pre-NoviceAdultAmateur InternationalLatin &American Smooth Championship• NoviceAdultAmateur International Latin &AmericanSmooth Championship

SESSION 2 - FRIDAYEVE:DoorsOpen 7:00 pm

• FormationTeam Standard Championship• Pro/AmAmerican RhythmOpen Scholarships (Finals)• Pro/AmOpen International Latin Scholarships (Finals)• Pre-ChampAdultAmateur International Latin &American Smooth Championships•Amateur Under 21 International Latin Championship• IDSF International Open Latin Competition•AdultAmateurAmerican Smooth Championship• Professional Rising StarAmerican SmoothChampionship• Professional Rising Star International StandardChampionship• ProfessionalTheatreArts/Cabaret Championship• Showtime

SESSION 3 - SATURDAYMATINEE:DoorsOpen 8:00am

Pro/AmEvents• Solo Exhibitions (Will be danced throughout the day)• Pro/Am International Standard ClosedSingle Dance Competitions• Pro/Am International Standard Closed Scholarships• Pro/Am International Standard Open SingleDance Competitions• Pro/Am International Standard Multi-DanceChampionships• Pro/AmOpen International Standard Scholarships(World Pro/AmDanceSport SeriesQualifying Championships)

Amateur Events• Pre-NoviceAdultAmateur International Standard &American RhythmChampionships• NoviceAdultAmateur International Standard &American RhythmChampionships• Pre-ChampAdult AmateurAmericanRhythmChampionship• SeniorAmateur International Latin &AmericanSmooth (over 35) Championships• MastersAmateur International Latin &American Smooth (over 50) Championships• Pre-ChampAdultAmateur InternationalStandard Championship• AdultAmateur Open American Rhythm

SESSION 4 - SATURDAYEVE:DoorsOpen 7:00 pm

• Pro/AmOpen International StandardScholarships (Finals)• FormationTeam Latin Championship•Amateur Under 21 International Standard Championship•Amateur Under 21American Smooth Championship• IDSF International Open Standard CompetitionChampionship• Professional Rising StarAmerican RhythmChampionship• Professional OpenAmerican Smooth Championship• Professional Open International Latin Championship• Showtime

SESSION 5 - SUNDAYMATINEE:DoorsOpen 8:00 am

Pro/AmEvents• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth Closed SingleDance Competitions• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth Closed Scholarships• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth Open SingleDance Competitions• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth Multi-Dance Championships• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth OpenScholarships (World Pro/AmDanceSport SeriesQualifying Championships)

Amateur Events• Pre-Teen/Junior/YouthAmateur Single-DanceCompetitions• Pre-Teen/Junior/YouthAmateur Multi-DanceChampionships•Amateur Under 21American RhythmChampionship

SESSION 6 - SUNDAYEVE:DoorsOpen 7:00 pm

• 3Top Solo Exhibitions• Pro/AmAmerican Smooth Open Scholarships (Finals)• SeniorAmateur International Standard &AmericanRhythm (over 35) Championships• MastersAmateur International Standard &American Rhythm (over 50) Championships• Professional Rising Star International Latin Championship• Professional OpenAmerican RhythmChampionship• Professional Open International StandardChampionship Showtime

Shop till You Drop

For more information, contact:Igor & Irina SuvorovTel: 714.536.0387 Fax: 714.536.8797Email: desertclassictimes@yahoo.comwww.DesertClassicDanceSportFestival.com

*Photo credits:Stephen Marino Photography.©All rights reserved.