Cash Prizes
The MIT Open is offering over $8,000 in scholarship cash in 2013. By offering these generous scholarship prizes, we're able to create a spectacular event by attracting high-level dancers from across the country.
Championship/Open
Again this year, prize money will be tiered based on the participation of competitors. More participants means more (and higher!) prizes so Open level dancers, make sure to encourage your friends and peers to compete!
If an Octafinal is danced in Championship or Open-level events, prizes will be (per couple):
| 1st: $600 |
| 2nd: $400 |
| 3rd: $300 |
| 4th: $200 |
| 5th: $100 |
| 6th: $75 |
| All other finalists: $50 |
| All other semifinalists: $25 |
If a Quarterfinal is danced in Championship or Open-level events, prizes will be (per couple):
| 1st: $300 |
| 2nd: $200 |
| 3rd: $150 |
| 4th: $100 |
| 5th: $75 |
| 6th: $50 |
If a Semifinal is danced in Championship or Open-level events, prizes will be (per couple):
| 1st: $200 |
| 2nd: $150 |
| 3rd: $100 |
| 4th: $75 |
| 5th: $50 |
If only a straight Final is danced in Championship-level events, prizes will be (per couple):
| 1st: $150 |
| 2nd: $100 |
| 3rd: $75 |
*Please note that prize money tiers are determined by events danced, not by pre-registration. If 12 couples pre-register for Champ Latin, but only 6 couples show up to dance, prize money will be given for the straight final, not a semifinal. We also cannot guarantee 6-couple finals; the number of couples in each final or semifinal will be determined by the scrutineer, the Chairman of Judges, and the head table as usual.
The Marshall A. Gordon Silver Standard Scholarship
We are announcing a new silver standard scholarship, in honor of former MIT Ballroom Dance Team Captain Dan Denis' grandfather, Marshall A. Gordon. Mr. Gordon grew up in Boston and did ballroom throughout his time here. The Marshall A. Gordon Silver Standard Scholarship will be awarded to the top three overall places for the silver standard events.| 1st place: $250 |
| 2nd place:$150 |
| 3rd place: $100 |
Studio 665 Prizes
For all Championship and Pre-Championship Events: All finalists will receive free entries for the 2014 Eastern - including entry to the ballroom during their events.
Studio 665 is also going to be giving the winners of the Gold events in each style a certificate for a free private coaching with Mark or Dawna.
Beginner Prizes
Istvan Cserven has donated one free lesson to the overall winners in each beginner event.