Missouri Waltz and Other Dance Contests Rules & Classes

Section 92

(Seniors ages 55 and older)

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Mathewson Exhibition Center
Music will be provided

Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Area Agencies on Aging

Rules and Regulations

  1. Entries must be composed of couples 55 years of age or older. Deadline for entries is noon the day of the competition. Advance entries can be made on-line at: HEALTH.MO.GOV/SENIORDAY or by mail to Kathy Craig, Missouri Waltz Dance Contest, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570.
  2. Participants in each category will dance to compatible music until they are eliminated. Judging will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m., August 19.
  3. Participants must pay admission to the Fair.; August 13-23, seniors are admitted for $10.
  4. Cash prizes will be presented to the first three places in each of the classes as follows:
    • Waltz: First $100, Second $75, Third $50
    • Cha-Cha: First $100, Second $75, Third $50
    • East Coast Swing: First $100, Second $75, Third $50
    • Two Step: First $100, Second $75, Third $50
    • Line Dance: First $100, Second $75, Third $50

For more information visit HEALTH.MO.GOV/SENIORDAY or contact: Kathy Craig, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, P.O. 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570, 573-751-2413, or at kathy.craig@health.mo.gov.