Ignite Country Fusion Presents

Utah Dance Fest

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May the odds be ever in your favor

The Arena Opens September 17–20, 2026 106 West 5600 North, Provo, UT 84604
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4Full Days of Dancing
30+Workshops, Comps, Classes & Events
Utah's #1Country Dance Convention Festival
All LevelsFrom Newcomers to Advanced

About The Event

Utah's First-Ever Country Dance Convention

Enter the arena. Utah Dance Fest is Utah's first ever country swing convention that started in September of 2024. It is a premier country swing and line dance convention — four days of non-stop dancing, learning, competing, and connecting with the best in the region.

With Country Swing and Line Dance as our main events, we are now adding West Coast Swing, Progressive, Slotted, and Zouk — if you love dancing and learning, this is your event. Come ready to sweat, laugh, learn from world-class instructors, and make memories that last all year.

This year's theme? The Hunger Games. Districts named. Champions crowned. The dance floor is your arena!

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What Awaits You

Inside The Arena

Partner Dance Workshops

Country Swing, Progressive, West Coast Swing, and more — taught by nationally recognized instructors.

Line Dance Workshops

Beginner to advanced line dance choreography. Learn new dances and master the classics across multiple levels and styles.

Competitions

Partner or line dance divisions. All skill levels from newcomer through champion. GA pass required to compete.

Nightly Social Dances

After workshops and competitions, the real magic begins. Good music, late-night socials, and hours of dancing with your fellow tributes.

Artist Showcases & Demos

Watch world-class performers bring down the house with demo performances that will leave you breathless and inspired.

Community & Connection

Find your district and become part of Utah's fastest-growing country dance community. Create a network of dancers across the nation and spread the love of dancing. This is your tribe.

The Arena Schedule

Four Days of Action

Detailed Schedule Coming Soon
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Check-in and RegistrationDoors open for new arrivals — continues until 6:30 PM
Check-in
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Competitions beginAll Slotted comps- prelims and finals & Utah Dance Circuit Finals
Competitions
9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Social Dancing EndsAll styles and all levels of dancing — let the Games beginWe can't wait to see you in the arena giving it your all over the weekend.
Social
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Check-in and RegistrationDoors open for new arrivals — continues until 6:30 PM
Check-in
10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
WorkshopsWorkshops for Partner and Line Dancing
Workshop
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch Break BreakTake a break from dancing and refuel for the long night
Dinner
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
WorkshopsWorkshops for Partner and Line Dancing
Workshop
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Last Call for Check in & RegistrationMake sure you buy any last minute comps you want to compete in and are checked in and have your bib number.
Check in
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Competitions BeginAll levels take the floor — may the best dancers rise
Competitions
9:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday Night Social DanceGood music and dancing the night away with all your allies
Social
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Check-in and RegistrationDoors open for new arrivals — continues until 6:30 PM
Check-in
10:00 AM - 12:50 PM
WorkshopsWorkshops for Partner and Line Dancing
Workshop
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Lunch Break BreakTake a break from dancing and refuel for the long night
Dinner
2:00 PM - 3:50 PM
WorkshopsWorkshops for Partner and Line Dancing
Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lunch Break BreakTake a break from dancing and refuel for the long night
Dinner
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Last Call for Check in & RegistrationMake sure you buy any last minute comps you want to compete in and are checked in and have your bib number.
Check in
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Competitions BeginAll levels take the floor — may the best dancers rise
Competitions
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday Night Social DanceThe biggest social dance of the weekend — dance until the arena goes dark
Social
9:30 AM– 10:00 AM
Sunday Morning DevotionalA moment to center ourselves, honoring our faith before we enter the final arena
Devotional
10:00 AM– 10:50 AM
Wellness TimeA moment to prioritize healing and wellness for ourselves and come back refreshed.
Wellness
11:00 AM - 1:50 PM
WorkshopsLast chance to learn and grow
Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dinner BreakTake a break from the comps and get ready to receive your awards.
Dinner
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CompetitionsThe final battles — one last chance to shine
Competitions
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Awards Ceremony — The Victor RisesChampions crowned. Tributes honored. Legends made.
Ceremony
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Closing Social & Farewell DanceSee you next year, tribute
Social

Choose Your Fate

Select Your Pass

Every tribute must choose their path into the arena. Swipe to explore all options — full passes are limited to 40 per month.

Student Tier

Student — All Access Pass

Secure your spot at the Utah Country Swing Dance Festival

$115+ $6.24 fee
  • Full access to all four days of the event
  • All workshops — partner dance & line dance
  • Competition entry for the full weekend
  • Nightly social dances through 2:00 AM
  • Opening & awards ceremonies
  • Out-of-state students only · Valid student ID required
Claim Student Pass →
Best Value — Buy Early to Save Big

Tribute Tier

All Access Event Pass

The full arena experience — workshops, competitions, socials, and ceremonies all weekend long.

$165+ $8.82 fee
  • Full access to all four days of the event
  • All workshops — partner dance & line dance
  • Competition entry for the full weekend
  • Nightly social dances through 2:00 AM
  • Opening ceremony & awards ceremony
  • The complete arena experience — nothing held back
Enter the Arena →

Utah Student Tier

Utah Student — All Access Pass

For Utah-based students ready to enter the arena

$85+ $4.68 fee
  • Full access to all four days of the event
  • All workshops — partner dance & line dance
  • Competition entry for the full weekend
  • Nightly social dances through 2:00 AM
  • Opening & awards ceremonies
  • Utah residents only · Valid student ID required
Claim Utah Student Pass →

Pre-Party

Launch of Hunger Games — Pre-Party

The biggest country swing party out there — kick off the Games in style

$15+ $1.09 fee

vs. $20 at the door · Available until Sep 20, 2026

  • Food trucks on-site all evening
  • Social comps open to all attendees
  • Free raffle prizes throughout the night
  • Live demo dances & much more
  • The perfect way to kick off the weekend
  • Does not include full event access
Join the Pre-Party →

Capitol Tier

Capitol Elite — VIP Pass

The full Capitol experience — luxury perks all weekend long

$65+ $3.66 fee

Available until Sep 20, 2026 · Limited availability

  • Access to the exclusive VIP lounge all weekend
  • Complimentary drinks & snacks throughout
  • 25% off all merchandise at the festival store
  • 25% credit toward any private lesson
  • The ultimate way to experience the Games
  • Add-on to any full pass
Claim Capitol Status →

Competitor Tier

Competitors / Social Day Pass

Made for dancers wanting to compete and stay to dance the night away

$25+ $1.60 fee

Compete in your division + own the floor all night

  • Competition entry for your chosen day
  • Evening social dance access after 6 PM
  • Available until Sep 20, 2026
  • Workshops & daytime classes not included
  • Full weekend access
  • VIP lounge access
Get Day Pass →

Day Tier

Day Pass — Friday

Full access to everything Friday has to offer — workshops, socials, and comps

$85+ $4.69 fee

Available until Sep 20, 2026

  • Full access to Friday workshops
  • Friday competition entry
  • Friday night social dance through 2:00 AM
  • Saturday & Sunday access
  • Full weekend workshops
  • VIP lounge access
Get Friday Pass →

Spectator Tier

Social / Spectator Pass — Friday

Step inside the arena Friday night — no commitment required

$15+ $1.09 fee

vs. $20 at the door — save $5 online

  • Entry after 6 PM on Friday
  • Full access to Friday night social dance floor
  • Perfect for first-timers or friends tagging along
  • Workshops & daytime classes
  • Competition entry
  • Full weekend access
Get Friday Pass →

Day Tier

Day Pass — Saturday

The biggest day of the weekend — full access to everything Saturday

$85+ $4.69 fee

Available until Sep 20, 2026

  • Full access to Saturday workshops
  • Saturday competition entry
  • Saturday night social dance through 2:00 AM
  • Friday & Sunday access
  • Full weekend workshops
  • VIP lounge access
Get Saturday Pass →

Spectator Tier

Social / Spectator Pass — Saturday

The biggest social night of the weekend — join us Saturday

$15+ $1.09 fee

vs. $20 at the door — save $5 online

  • Entry after 6 PM on Saturday
  • Full access to Saturday night social dance floor
  • The biggest social dance of the whole weekend
  • Workshops & daytime classes
  • Competition entry
  • Full weekend access
Get Saturday Pass →

🔥   Register online and save — prices go up at the door   🔥

View every pass on Danceplace

Register directly and secure your spot before the month's 40 passes sell out.

View All Tickets on Danceplace →

Questions? Call or text Loretta: (330) 663-4310  ·  @utah_dancefest

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The Capitol

Event Director & Coordinators

Behind every great Games is a team who built the arena. Meet the people who pour their heart into making Utah Dance Fest an unforgettable experience year after year.

Franz Lezama-Acharte
Event Director

Founder & Director

Franz Lezama-Acharte

Ignite Country Fusion

The visionary behind Utah's first-ever country dance convention. Franz has dedicated years to building a country dance community in Utah, founding Ignite Country Fusion and dreaming up an event that brings dancers of all levels together under one roof — and one incredible theme.

His passion for partner dance, community, and spectacle is the fire that keeps Utah Dance Fest alive. Every year, he makes the Games bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than the last.

📞 (801) 554-1876 @innovative_dancing_king
Russ
Competition Coordinator

Competition & Event Coordinator

Russ Bradchulis

6x World Champion Country Dancer

Russ teaches at events coast to coast. He brings that same energy to Utah Dance Fest as our competition coordinator. With years of experience running competitions at every level, he brings precision, structure, and an unmatched understanding of the dance floor. He's the reason everything runs like clockwork.

As a Kickstart Country Instructor, Russ is known for his ability to connect with dancers of every level — making competitions feel less like a battle and more like the moment every tribute has been training for.

@russbradchulis
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From the Districts

What Tributes Say

I've been to conventions all over and Utah Dance Fest blew me away. The instructors were the best, the social dances went all night, and the community is so welcoming.

— Kayla M.

Came as a complete beginner and left with new friends, and I can't wait to be back.

— Jake T.

The competition energy was amazing. Competing was one of the most fun things I've ever done.

— Shea R.

Tribute Briefing

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not! Utah Dance Fest welcomes all experience levels — from complete beginners to seasoned champions. We have workshops designed for first-timers and the community is famously welcoming to newcomers.
Nope! Many attendees come solo. Social dances are a great place to meet partners, and our rotation-based workshops ensure everyone dances with multiple people all weekend.
A General Admission (Tribute) pass or higher is required to enter competitions. The District Pass covers socials and evening events only. If you plan to compete, go Tribute or above.
Utah Dance Fest is a Country Partner and Line Dance event. Styles include Country Swing, West Coast Swing, Progressive, and Line Dancing across all levels.
Yes, upgrades available subject to availability. Contact Franz at (801) 554-1876.
Use the promo code to buy your passes. Contact Franz at (801) 554-1876 with any questions.
The best option is the Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport or the Provo Airport.
Results will be announced on Danceplace as well as Instagram.
The themes will be announced on the Utah Dance Fest Instagam.
Hampton Inn
Sleep Inn
Fairfield Inn

The Reaping Is Now

Your District Needs You

Four days. Hundreds of dancers. One unforgettable weekend in Provo, Utah. Don't let someone else claim your spot on the floor.

Claim Your Pass Now → Call or Text Loretta at (330) 663-4310

September 17–20, 2026  ·  Provo, Utah  ·  Organized by Ignite Country Fusion