Feb. 5th-8th
2026
Charlotte, NC USA
Inaugural
Charlotte, NC
The Queen City Line Dance Classic “QCLDC” is an annual Line Dance event held in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Three days of line dance workshops and open dancing featuring world-reknown award-winning choreographers, instructors, and DJ’s.
"Queen City"
Charlotte, NC. is nicknamed the “Queen City”; named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of British King George III during the time of the city’s founding.
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PRE pARTY
QCLDC - PREPARTY
Wednesday, February 4th 2026 from 7:00pm – Midnight w/ DJ Dave at the Venue Hotel – Hilton Charlotte University Place. Dance from 7:00pm – Midnight
- Lite Appetizers
- Soda and Water
- Cash Bar
- $25 Pre-Purchase (card-only)
- $30 Cash at door.
- Limited Capacity
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2026 Schedule
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WAIT LIST
We sold out; however, cancellations are still possible. Add yourself to our waitlist. If something frees up we will reach out to those on the list.
Day passes are now available giving dancers access to a days workshops, and evening dance.
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2026 Staff
Emcee
Will Craig
Choreographers / Instructors
- Amy Bailey
- Scott Blevins
- Cody Flowers
- Roxy Leigh
- Rosie Multari
- Hana Ries
- Joey Warren
- Darren Bailey
- Steve Cavanaugh
- Rob Holley
- Lynne Martino
- Debi Pancoast
- John Robinson
- Jill Weiss
- Johanna Barnes
- Cody Flowers
- Rona Kaye
- Kerry Maus
- Paul Nelson
- Derek Steele
- Brandon Zahorsky
DJ's
- David B. Croft
- James Banfield
- Michele Ridley
- Tina Foster
Venue
- 5 Workshops Rooms
- 3 Open Dance Rooms ( x2 All Request and x1 "Anything Goes")
- Walking distance to the Shoppes at University Place
- Optional "Big Bang" Superbowl Party Sunday Evening
Event Directors
- Donna & Craig Statt
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The Statt Pack
QCLDC is thrilled to officially introduce the very first members of THE STATT PACK!
These incredible individuals are not only our instructor friends, but hand-selected talents we’ve invited to bring their energy, creativity, and passion to the inaugural Queen City Line Dance Classic. Each member of THE STATT PACK represents the heart of our community and will play a special role in making this first-year event unforgettable
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Registration
QCLDC Weekend
Date | Start |
|---|---|
Thursday Welcome | 6:00pm |
Friday Workshops | All Day |
Saturday Workshops | All Day |
Sunday Workshops | Until 2:00pm |
(Optional) “Big Bang” Party | 6:00pm |
Weekend Pass
Weekend Pass | Price |
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Prior to 10/31/2025 | $185.00 |
On, or after, 10/31/2025 | $200.00 |
Day Passes
Pass | Price |
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Thursday – Evening Social | $30.00 |
Friday – Day & Night | $85.00 |
Friday – Night Only | $30.00 |
Saturday – Day & Night | $85.00 |
Saturday – Night Only | $30.00 |
Sunday – Workshops | $50.00 |
Optional
Optional | Price |
|---|---|
Event T-Shirt (S-XL) | $20.00 |
Event T-Shirt (2XL – 3XL) | $23.00 |
“Big Bang” Dance Party | $25.00 |
Stepsheet Book | $20.00 |
Future Dates
- 2027 - February 18th - 21st
- 2028 - February 10th - 13th
- 2029 - February 8th - 11th
- 2030 - February 7th - 9th
Event Registration
We have sold out our 2026 event. A “wait list” is available if registrants need to cancel, or we are offering day passes.
"Big Bang" Dance Party
Don’t miss the big game. Join us for pizza, wings, and other things for our big game Dance Party, starting 6:00pm Sunday Night.
Keep on dancing as you cheer on your favorite team.
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event T-Shirt
Event T-Shirt
The event T-Shirt is available in Unisex Crew-Neck or Ladies V-Neck. Purchased at time of registration.
A limited supply will be available during the event.
Optional
T-Shirt (Heathered Purple) | Price |
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Event T-Shirt (S-XL) | $20.00 |
Event T-Shirt (2XL – 3XL) | $23.00 |
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commemorative pin
We love anything that triggers a warm memory or smile. T-Shirts are great but, for most of us, you can only get away with wearing them a few times a year.
For QCLDC we are hopefully starting a new trend (that we hope other event directors will follow) giving dancers a unique commemorative pin at each of our larger events. A pin design unique for the year, that can be pinned to your lanyard or shoe bag that says “I was there”. If other directors follow the trend, then your shoe bag, or lanyard, can tell your “line dance workshop” story.
Each Dancer will receive the Inaugural QCLDC commemorative pin on registration, included with their name badge and lanyard. Larger special commemorative lanyards will be available for sale at the event.
We hope you will “geek out” as much as we do at the thought of having event pins representing every event we have been.
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THEME NIGHTS
Friday Night - Snades of Purple
Wear a shade of purple. Either go all out or wear your event T-Shirt.
Saturday Night - Neon Glow Night
Wear your fluorescent whites, yellows, etc. Prepare to dance under the black-magic. Party starts in the QC Ballroom and shirts to the QC Funhouse.
* Please no LED or Battery light-up clothing, shoes, etc.
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Sunday - Sports , Sports, Sports
Wear a Jersey from your favorites team. Show your pride for your Football, Futball, Cricket, Baseball, Hockey, Curling, Bowling, etc.
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Event space
The hotel is 15 miles from the Charlotte-Douglas Airport (CLT) or 8 miles from the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
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Convention space
Dance Space
5 Workshop Room, University A & B, Lakeshore A & B, and Glenwaters. Panels open for our evening dancing.
Elevators lead directly to the guest rooms.
On Line Request
QCLDC will be using linedancerequest.com for receiving requests and displaying dances queued in each room. Watch and request from your mobile device.
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hotel rooms
Discounted rooms rates are available for the “Queen City Line Dance Classic” event. Booking is done directly through the Hilton University Place website, or by contacting the In-house reservation department, and providing the booking code.
During 2025 the Hilton University Place will be remodeling all of their guest rooms. By the time of our event every room would have been refreshed and updated.
The hotel itself has 400 rooms split evenly between Single Kings & Double Doubles.
Room rates listed are per night, double/single occupancy and valid for stays starting Wednesday evening through Sunday evening (checking out Monday).
Room | Per Night * |
|---|---|
Single King Bed | $139.00 |
Double Double Bed | $139.00 |
* tax not included
Our block for the Hilton University Place has been fully booked out.
You are welcome to contact the hotel to determine if anything freed up or book rooms at the sister Hotel “The Mecklen” below.
+1 704-547-7444
Reference QCD
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OVERFLOW HOTEL
The Mecklen, in Charlotte, is a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel located across the W W.T. Harris Blvd in University Place.
The Mecklen has offered our dancers discounted rates at this beautiful, and newly established, hotel minutes from the event space.
Room | Per Night * |
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Single King Bed | $159.00 |
Double Double Bed | $159.00 |
* tax not included
+1 704-547-0999
Reference CLT
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What is nearby
The event hotel is located steps from the "Boardwalk" at the Shoppes at University Place; which offers dancers numerous shopping and dining opportunities.
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Dining Options
- Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza
- Boardwalk Billy's
- Cava
- Chick-Fil-A
- Chili's
- City Barbaque
- Crafty Crab
- Dave's Hot Chicken
- Dunkin Donuts
- Famous Toastery
- Five Guys
- Fruity Cup Yogurt
- Mezeh Mediterranean Grill
- Ninety's Ice Cream & Sandwiches
- Pho at Auniversity Place
- Piada Italian Street Food
- Sabor Latin Street Grill
- Sharetea
- Tropical Smoothie
- Wine Vault
- Zapata’s Mexican Restaurant