Poseidon Ball Cunard 2024

September 22 to 29, 2024

7 nights

dance competition/dance vacation/dance workshops

Highlights

• Dances Competition at Sea – Poseidon Ball
• Dance competition, dance vacation, and dance master classes while traveling aboard Cunard
• Dance party and camaraderie every day.
• Special dance workshops
• Our exceptional team will offer technique and styling classes as part of the competition package.
• Dancing nightly to live music.
• Welcome cocktail party with open bar
• Fun-filled dance competition in the styles of International Ballroom and Latin, American Smooth, Rhythm, Club Dances: Salsa, Hustle, and Argentine Tango
• To be part of this event or eligible to compete, bookings must be made through us info@eviactive.com. Some exceptions available for UK residents.
• Exclusive competition with limited number of guests to conform with dance floor space. Book early to avoid disappointment.

September 29, 2024 Quebec City, Quebec Disembarkation. We recommend an overnight post cruise to enjoy this wonderful European city in the heart of Canada.

Competition schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Included*: all meals, nightly entertainment, one of the largest dance floors of on the sea (although smaller than regulation competition floor), nightly dancing to live music, unique dance environment, lots of time to mingle with our coaches and judges.  Note that all CDC travel guidelines at the time of sailing will be adhered to.

Not included: Travel insurance, flights, personal purchases, private lessons (available upon request), alcoholic beverages, gratuities, dance entries. Dance fee prices and heat entries not included in cabin prices.

Important Note: We are limited by the size of the ship to a maximum capacity for this exclusive dance event. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Competition at Sea with Renata Shvarts. Travel by Eviactive. A part of the dancevision series.

The Poseidon Ball

Welcoming

Pierre Allaire and MC  and Mireille Veilleux Adjudicator – confirmed

Pierre Allaire and Mireille Veilleux are professional ballroom dancers, coaches, adjudicators, and choreographers. As an MC Pierre’s deep voice and humor are mesmerizing. It is impossible to talk about Pierre without mentioning his life and dance partner, Mireille Veilleux. Together they have been Canadian Amateur International and Standard Champions, 12 times undefeated Canadian Professional Ten-Dance Champion, Canadian and North American Professional International Latin and Standard champions, British Open Professional Rising Star Latin Champion, and World Professional Ten-Dance grand finalist. Pierre Allaire is a World Class Amateur and Professional championship adjudicator, was the Choreographer on the TV Show “So You Think You Can Dance” Canada. Also he is Co-organizer of Danse Sport Montréal in Canada. They are also teacher examiners for the ISTD curriculum.

Méryem Pearson, Head Judge – confirmed

How to describe an icon! Meryem started out as an Olympic figure skater before her exceptional career in the ballroom world. For 20 years, she has coach of ALL past amateur and professional Canadian champions and she is going strong as she continues to coach. She is a  world-class instructor and adjudicator and has judged renowned competition in most parts of the world. Meryem is the organizer of La Classique du Québec, the most prestigious competition in Canada.

She has also been an adjudicator at the Blackpool Dance Festivaland is a Dual Fellow in Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm and Cabaret of the I.S.T.D and CDF and an Examiner for the Canadian DanceSport Federation. Méryem is a recipient of the  “CARL ALLAN AWARD” from the Royal Family in London, England, for outstanding contribution to Ballroom dancing. Most of all, Poseidon Ball co-owner Eva had her very first Smooth and Rhythm exams with Méryem, leading to a complete career change. Thank you Méryem

James Prouton – confirmed

James joins our judging panel for Poseidon 2024. He was one of our judges and professionals in at our inaugural Poseidon Ball competition in 2019. An accomplished ballroom dancer, James  established himself as one of the UK’s top amateurs, regularly finishing in the top 6 in England and in the quarter finals of most international championships. He ranked as the UK Ten dance champion and was very privileged to represent England at the World Championships where he finished 9th.  Over the years, his dancing has become his number one passion and we can’t imagine anyone better to join our Passion to Dance cruises. James is the owner of “Dizzy feet dancing” and a popular dance competition in the UK. Don’t be fooled by all those titles, James is also a charming and proficient social dancer.

Lesya Sinitsa – adjudicator confirmed

Lesya is a Blackpool International Ballroom Professional semi finalist and Ohio Star Ball champion. Sh e was also the US open Professional International Ballroom finalist and US American Smooth Champion. She is the current co-owner of “Lead and Follow dance studio in California.

Denis Kutepov – adjudicator confirmed

Denis currently coaches in California. He is also a former Blackpool and UK open Professional Rising Star Ballroom finalist. He is the winner of the Ohio Star Ball Showdance. Denis Kutepov specializes in International Style Standard. He is a finalist of many major competitions around the world including the European Championships and European Cup. He is a dance studio owner, and instructor, a competition organizer, as well as an adjudicator. He is the current owner of “Lead and Follow dance studio in California.

Aleena Tan – adjudicator not confirmed

It is an honor to welcome renown World and International Adjudicator Aleena Tan to our judging panel. Ms. Tan is well revered for her work in the Ballroom Dance world. In 2017 Ms. Tan was inducted into the IDO Hall Of Fame and currently serves as the IDO President for Asia and Asia Pacific Regions. Some of her esteemed honours include awards from the Japan Ballroom Dance Federation, the Australia Dancing Board and the Penang State Consultative Committee.

Aleena has been featured in several documentary television shows. A dancer since the age of 12, she has performed in youth festivals, stage and television shows as a lead dancer with the Sunny Low dancers. She is responsible for establishing the IDO (International Dance Organization) in China, India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and many other Pan Asian countries. We warmly welcome Aleena to our esteemed judging panel. Stay tuned!

Organizers

Renata Shvarts -Chairperson

Entry forms will be available soon

Events and Categories

Pro-Am age categories

A1 25 to 31  A: 32-40  B1: 41-50  B2: 51-58  C1: 59-67  C2: 68-76 D 77+-

Am-Am age categories

S1)  40 – 50 am-am  (S2) 51-60 am-am  (S3) 61+

Levels

Closed: Intermediate Bronze/Full Bronze/Intermediate Silver/Full Silver/Closed Gold

Open: Intermediate Bronze/Full Bronze /Intermediate Silver/Full Silver/ Open Gold

Dances

American Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz

American Rhythm: Cha cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo, Salsa

International Standard: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz

International Latin: Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive

Argentine Tango, Salsa, Meringue, Hustle, Bachata

Multi Dance 3 dance challenge

American Smooth Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot

American Rhythm Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing

International Standard Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot

International Latin Cha Cha, Rumba and Samba

Scholarship

American Smooth: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz

American Rhythm: Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero, Mambo

International Standard: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz

International Latin: Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble

Solo Showcase

No longer than 2 minutes. Show case will be commented on by our judges

Competitor Pro Am Heat Entry Registration – Scroll down

Heat entry fees*

Single Dance $45

Multi Dance $105

Championship $132

Scholarship $135

Show Dance $350 (Maximum of 4 spots for exclusive show case with comments from judges – please note that 2 slots have already been filled. Only 2 slots remaining)

*A minimum of 8 single dances and 1 championships is required to be eligible to dance in the scholarship or the show dance. A minimum to 6 single dances or 1 show dance are required to enter the competition for any pro-am. All dance heat entries are 50% refundable in the event of cancellation prior to February 1 and non refundable after February 2. A minimum of 6 dances are required to participate in the am-am division of the competition. A maximum of 2 consecutive age levels can be performed by each dancer. A maximum of 18 single dancers per competitor. No limit for scholarship and multi-dance.

Competitor Am Am Heat Entry Registration

CLICK HERE

Heat entries and dance fees are non-refundable. Until April 1, 2023 heat entries fees are transferable to another competition held by Renata Shvarts.

Men, women, and same sex couples will compete among each other. Entry to workshops, competition, cocktail reception, and group class with Marcus are inclusive

Pricing for cabins updated Sept 1, 2023.(subject to change and modification by the cruise line).

Poseidon Ball 2024

Pricing* updated September 17, 2023. Subject to change by cruise line until a deposit is provided.

For a limited time category IC inside is $1,489.99 per person and category BY sheltered balcony is $1,929.99

*Additional fees: Dance program registration $550.00 USD. Social and Competitive Dancers registration fees includes master classes, welcome cocktail party, group dining, and more. Dance fee payable upon booking your cabin. Pricing current at time of posting September 17 but Cunard reserves the right to modify pricing until a deposit it paid. All fares in USD.

Non dancers and friends registration fee – $350 upon booking – to include entry to competition, cocktail party, group dining (no master classes).

Poseidon Ball Competition is a dance competition,  and event with dance masterclasses, evening dancing to Cunard’s live band, a holiday with like-minded people, an opportunity to take dance lessons with some of the finest teachers and coaches. All competitors and non dance friends must book their cabin through us. The competition takes place over 3 half day time slots and is the equivalent of a full day competition.

Please note that schedules are subject to change based on ship requirements and might on rare occasions conflict with shore excursions.