Prizes
City Lights Open is proud to offer over $60,000 cash prizes and awards
Pro Am Scholarships
If 3 or fewer couples in an event, the organizer reserves the right to adjust prizesClosed Pro Am Scholarships
1st Place – $150
2nd Place – $100
3rd Place – $50
4th Place – $25 Voucher
5th Place – $25 Voucher
6th Place – $25 Voucher
Open Pro Am Scholarships
1st Place – $250
2nd Place – $150
3rd Place – $100
4th Place – $50 Voucher
5th Place – $50 Voucher
6th Place – $50 Voucher
Amateur Scholarships
If 3 or fewer couples in an event, the organizer reserves the right to adjust prizesAdult and Youth Amateur Scholarships
1st Place – $150
2nd Place – $100
3rd Place – $75
Junior 1 and Junior 2 Amateur Scholarships
1st Place – $100
2nd Place – $75
3rd Place – $50
Professional Awards
If 3 or fewer couples in an event, the organizer reserves the right to adjust prizesRising Star Professional & Cabaret Awards
1st Place – $500
2nd Place – $400
3rd Place – $300
4th Place – $200
5th Place – $150
6th Place – $100
Open Professional Awards
1st Place – $2000
2nd Place – $1500
3rd Place – $1000
4th Place – $700
5th Place – $500
6th Place – $300
Open Professional Syllabus (Bronze and Silver only)
1st Place – $1000
2nd Place – $700
3rd Place – $500
4th Place – $350
5th Place – $250
6th Place – $150
Top Awards
Must be present Saturday evening to receive full prizeOverall Top Teacher
Place Award Minimum
1st $6,000 300+
2nd $4,000 250+
3rd $3,000 200+
4th $2,000 150+
5th $1,500 100+
6th $500 75+
Top Female Teacher
Place Award Minimum
1st $500 100+
2nd $350 75+
3rd $250 50+
Top Teacher Bonus per Style
Minimum 75 entriesTop International Ballroom – $500
Top International Latin – $500
Top American Smooth – $500
Top American Rhythm – $500
Top Junior Pro-Am Teacher – $250
Top Studio Bonus
Must have at least 3 students1st Place - $500
2nd Place - $250
3rd Place - $250
Top Junior Studio - Trophy