The FT WAYNE DANCE FOR ALL is a one-of-a-kind dance event that offers all levels of workshops in LINE DANCE, COUPLES, BALLROOM, SHAG, PATTERN PARTNER, HIP HOP, NTA and TEAMS! All workshops and nightly dancing are included in your VIP Pass for only $105 (prior to 1/1/2026).
INVITED STAFF: JO T-Szymanski, JOHN Robinson, WILLIE Brown, JILL Babinec, DEREK Steele, NELSON Clarke, JASON Miklic & SOPHY Kdep, EMILY Larson, ABIGAIL & ANDREW Roach, TINA Foster, BRACKEN Heidenreich, KAREN Mudge & ROBERT Hunt, BRADLEY Mather, MELISSA Culbertson, ALICE Daugherty, MACHELLE Cook-Holloway, TIM Hand, LARRY Harmon, BETTY Moses, AMY Christian, LAURA & ANTHONY Gordon, PAM & EAGLE Lindsey, TOM & RENEA Brooks, DEBORAH O’Hara, ANSWORTH Robinson, CHRIS Highbaugh, TODD Longsworth, CAROL & PATRICK Tortorice, TOM & JANET Leazenby, KAITLYN McGuire, JILL Weiss and WYLDMAN LOUIE!
CHOREOGRAPHY: The FT. WAYNE DANCE FOR ALL choreography exhibition is known as the perfect “first time” opportunity to give choreography a try! Three divisions are offered: Beginner/Novice; Intermediate/Advanced; Phrased. Cash prizes! Complete choreography rules and details are available HERE.
PASS: The VIP Pass ($105 prior to 1/1/26) includes the Welcoming Party, dance workshops (except Charity Workshop), specialty workshops, open dance parties, choreography exhibition, yoga, dance fitness, NTA and the Saturday night show. Several passes are available: weekend, daily, nightly or spectator.
EVENT SHIRT & STEP DESCRIPTIONS: Don’t forget to pre-order your event shirt and step descriptions! (Limited extras available at the event!) See shirt design soon.
HOTEL INFORMATION: Hilton at the Grand Wayne Center (260-420-1100) – $149; Courtyard by Marriott (260-490-3629) or the Hampton Inn & Suites (260-247-6915) – $147* (*Includes Breakfast). Book NOW!!
TEAMS: WORLD DANCE SHOWDOWN teams are returning in 2026! Bring your group of 2 or more people and experience the magic of team dancing. New and experienced teams and groups who want to form a team–there is a place for you. Come and dance your favorite line and partner dances in the team exhibition to competition at the 2026 FT. WAYNE DANCE FOR ALL. Request information with the details and get started now. Contact Tanya Curry at hellotanyacurry@gmail.com.
CHARITY: The 2026 FT. WAYNE DANCE FOR ALL charity is DANCE FOR THE CURE! Jill Babinec and Julie Ellis are hosting their 23rd Annual Dance for a Cure in September 2026! The proceeds go toward breast cancer research. Jill is the guest instructor for our “Charity Workshop” on Saturday morning. ($5 donation) Please be sure to check out www.dance4acure.org for all the details for this fun day of dancing and fellowship.
CONCESSIONS: The lobby is perfect to take a break and grab a bit to eat at the concession stand, while looking at photo albums from past events, meeting new friends while working on a puzzle, playing cards or a game.
LOCATION: Grand Wayne Convention Center – 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
DIRECTORS: Jamie & Barney Marshall (615) 207-5207 – TheJamieMarshall@att.net
