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Dancers in the ballroom
Dancers in the ballroom. Photo courtesy of Mein Samala
Schedule of Events (tentative, subject to change)

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Thursday, May 25th, 2023
5:00 pm
 - 
7:00 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
7:00 pm
 - 
Midnight
Welcome to Houston! Open Dancing
  • 7:00 pm Buses depart Westin.
    Texas BBQ at Neon Boots (separate fee)
  • 11:30 pm Last bus departs Neon Boots for Westin
 Neon Boots Dance Hall
11410 Hempstead Rd
Houston, TX 77092
Friday, May 26th, 2023
8:30 am
 - 
3:30 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
9:00 am
 - 
5:00 pm
Dance Workshops
Concurrent Line / Swing / Couples
Break from Noon to 1 pm
 see Workshop Schedule for Room Locations
1:30 pm
 - 
4:00 pm
Delegates Meeting
 San Fellipe
5:00 pm
 - 
7:00 pm
Rehearsals - if needed
 
5:30 pm
 - 
6:30 pm
VIP Reception (invitation only)
 West Alabama
6:30 pm
 - 
10:30 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
7:00 pm
 - 
Midnight
Friday Night Ball - Glitter and Glitz!
  • 7:00 pm IAGLCWDC Line & Couples Competition
  • 8:00 pm Opening Ceremonies / Exhibitions follow
 Main Ballroom (Galleria 1-III)
11:00 pm
 - 
3:00 am
Line Dance Room Open
 
11:00 pm
 - 
3:00 am
Swing Dance Room Open
 
11:45 pm
 - 
1:00 am
After Hours Wind Down Reception
 West Alabama
Saturday, May 27th, 2023
8:30 am
 - 
3:30 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
9:00 am
 - 
5:00 pm
Dance Workshops
Concurrent Line / Swing / Couples
Break from Noon to 1 pm
 see Workshop Schedule for Room Locations
5:00 pm
 - 
7:00 pm
Rehearsals - if needed
 
7:00 pm
 - 
10:30 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
7:30 pm
 - 
Midnight
Country Western Ball - Wear your country finest!
Exhibitions later in the evening
 Main Ballroom (Galleria I-III)
11:00 pm
 - 
3:00 am
Line Dance Room Open
 
11:00 pm
 - 
3:00 am
Swing Dance Room Open
 
11:45 pm
 - 
1:00 am
After Hours Wind Down Reception
 West Alabama
Sunday, May 28th, 2023
10:00 am
 - 
Noon
Brunch/IAGLCWDC General Membership Meeting
Brunch included with full weekend registration or a separate ticket
 Plaza II
Noon
 - 
2:30 pm
Registration Open
 Galleria Foyer
12:30 pm
 - 
4:30 pm
Dance Workshops
Concurrent Line / Couples
 see Workshop Schedule for Room Locations
7:00 pm
 - 
Midnight
Final Dance at Neon Boots
  • 7:00 pm Buses depart Westin.
  • 11:00 pm Last bus departs Neon Boots for Westin
 Neon Boots Dance Hall
11410 Hempstead Rd
Houston, TX 77092
More Info
For any additional information, please contact
Jim Chakeres
Jim Chakeres

Convention Director

Sponsors


Silver Sponsorship $1000 USD
Copper Sponsorship — $250 USD

34 Host Sponsors


In random order: Lisa Coopersmith ~ Scott Roewer ~ Eiki Yoshikawa ~ Cullen Ruff ~ Drusilla Steele ~ Jim Coakley ~ Danny Rideout ~ Jim Chakeres ~ Tony Labella ~ Daniel Barutta ~ Mark Evans ~ Lori Boldman ~ Curtis Tutt ~ Richard Sheftman ~ Jose Martinez ~ Ingu Yun ~ Charlie Monroe ~ Alan Gaudet ~ Kimber Keany ~ Claude Godbout ~ Cross The Line Dancing Houston ~ Keith Manning ~ Rob Ollander-Krane ~ The LA Wranglers ~ Chad Graber New Mexico Dance Fiesta ~ Michael Stevens ~ Terry Chasteen ~ Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon ~ Daniel Craigmile ~ Joan McDonough ~ Klint Kendrick

23 Clubs Attending


In random order: DC Rawhides ~ Southern Line Atlanta ~ Toronto Wranglers ~ Southern Country Charlotte ~ Club Bolo Danse Country Montreal ~ The LA Wranglers ~ Big Easy Stompers ~ The Sundance Association for Country Western Dancing ~ Big Apple Ranch ~ The Dairyland Dancers ~ Dance Ranch Palm Springs ~ San Diego Coasters ~ Dancin' Divas ~ Mavericks ~ Rain Country Dance Association ~ Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club ~ DC RolePlay ~ Columbus Stompers ~ Manhattan Mustangs ~ Scandalous ~ The Rocky Mountain Sway ~ Second City Country Dance Association ~ Gays for Patsy