Ring in the New Year on the dance floor!
Our signature multi-day New Year’s Eve Gala is one of the region’s premier dance events. Enjoy inspiring workshops, top-notch guest instructors, dazzling showcase performances, a delicious dinner buffet and unforgettable social dancing in a beautiful hotel venue. Best of all, you’ll enjoy exceptional value with competitive priced event packages and hotel accommodations. New this year – ease of purchasing through World Dance Registry!
More than a gala…it’s a destination experience! In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, turn your dance weekend into an unforgettable vacation. Discover the history of Williamsburg, Yorktown , and Jamestown all just a short drive from the Gala. . While in the area, you can experience all the local historic sites along the beautiful 23-mile Colonial Parkway by purchasing an America’s Historic Triangle Ticket.
Take advantage of our early bird rates and register by October 1!
Why Attend?
Our New Year’s Eve Gala draws dancers from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of learning, social dancing, and celebration!
Who:
Everyone is welcome!
From absolute beginners to experienced dancers.
No partner required!
Where:
Newport News Marriot at City Center
740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
New! Travel to the Gala with A-1 Tours!
Make your New Year’s Eve Gala a getaway! We’ve partnered with A-1 Tours to offer five fabulous days combining the Gala with a Virginia Historic Tour departing from New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Travel in a luxury motor coach, stay 4 nights at the Newport News Marriott, enjoy our New Year’s Eve Gala, dance workshops and social dancing, and explore Colonial Williamsburg and the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown.
December 29, 2026 – January 2, 2027
For groups outside the regular tour route, A-1 Tours can create a custom experience just for you! Work directly with their team to design a tour that fits your group and makes your journey to the Gala part of the adventure.
Get Details & Book with A-1 Tours