December 10–13, 2026 · Sheraton BirminghamCountry dance, competition & holiday spirit
Birmingham, Alabama

Three festive days of country dance competition, workshops, social dancing and Southern holiday hospitality.

Important Competition Deadline

Registration Closes November 28!

Registration cutoff for all competitions is November 28, 2026.

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Thursday, December 10 · Kickoff event

Thursday Night Welcome Party

Christmas in Dixie Thursday Night Welcome Party featuring Mario Robau, December 10, 2026: workshop 7–8 PM, social dancing afterward, free for weekend pass holders or $10 for other guests

Start Christmas in Dixie with country western dancing, old friends and new faces! Join us for a workshop with Mario Robau, followed by a social dance.

7:00–8:00 PMWorkshop with Mario Robau
Following the workshopCountry western social dance
AdmissionFREE for Weekend Pass Holders · $10 for everyone else
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