Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
September 22, 2024 | Registration and competition check in. Welcome cocktail party. Meet and Greet | Embark | 5PM |
September 23, 2024 | At Sea – Master classes and private lessons | – | – |
September 24, 2024 | Rockland, Maine – Competition afternoon and early evening | AM | PM |
September 25, 2024 | Halifax, Nova Scotia , Canada (TBD) | AM | PM |
September 26, 2024 | At Sea – Competition | – | – |
September 27, 2024 | Sept-Iles, Quebec – Show dances, Awards | AM | PM |
September 28, 2024 | Saguenay, Quebec, Canada | AM | PM |
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.
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!
Renata Shvarts -Chairperson
Renata has both National and International credentials as a certified dance judge and WDSF World Class Adjudicator and Chairman of Judges. She has had the honor of adjudicating some of the most prestigious championships in the world including, but not limited to: 2018 WDSF World Latin SR I Dancesport Championships in Shijiazhuang, China, 2017 WDSF World Latin SR I Dancesport Championships, Miami, USA and 2017 WDSF Grand Slam Amateur Latin and Standard, Hong Kong. As a competitive dancer, Renata and her husband Anatoliy have won and placed in finals of many regional Professional Rising Star Latin and Open Championships. They were 3rd at the United States National Dance-Sport Championships – Amateur Latin (Miami, Florida). They were also runners up in Professional Open Rising Star Latin at La Classique Du Québec International Championship in Montreal, Canada. They have been fortunate to represent U.S.A. at the World Masters Invitational Championship in Innsbruk, Austria.
Travel organizer
Eva Stelzer
Event planner and travel specialist, Eva is the travel and cruise line liaison for all Poseidon Ball travel planning. A former professor of education, physical education, and an accomplished academic author, Eva brings to the table a wealth of travel experience. She is a successful Amateur dancer in the Pro-Am world with many titles finishing top 3 in both Canadian and American pro am competition. Eva is a certified yoga instructor with degrees in physical education, business administration, and communication studies.
Some judges still to be confirmed.
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
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.
Other cabin fares upon request
Prices include port fees and taxes. |
All fares in USD | Rate per person-double occupancy | Single occupancy rate |
Inside Category IF or IE | $1,750.99 | Call |
Ocean View Category EF | $2,129.99 | Call |
Sheltered Balcony Category mid fwd-mid aft BV | $2,379.99 | Call |
Britannia Club Balcony
Princess Grill Suite |
$3,429.99
$4,980.99 includes beverage pack and gratuities. |
Call |
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.
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