Texas Grand Championship
Texas Grand Championship
Thursday, February 26th – Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Houston Marriott Sugar Land 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
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ABOUT EVENT
Event Info
As we enter into the new year, start preparing for our first competition of 2026! Texas Grand Championship will be hosted at the Houston Marriott at Sugar Land on February 26-28th. Get ready for our Great Gatsby Nightclub and our Titanic Banquet! We are SO excited to see you at TGC. 



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FADS Room Rate: $207.00 Plus Tax
Hotel Booking Deadline: February 1, 2026
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Meet the Event
Officials

Jan Mattingly, Chairman of Judges, Fred Astaire International Dance Council Member

Alex Armaos, Co-Chairman, Invigilator, Fred Astaire International Dance Council Member, Fred Astaire Examiner

Jurgen Neudeck, Judge, Fred Astaire Texas Regional Dance Director, WDSF Adjudicator

Stephen Knight, Judge, Fred Astaire Executive International Dance Council Member, Fred Astaire Executive Dance Director, Fred Astaire Stockholder

Shane Jensen, Judge, World Professional Cabaret Champions

Shannon Jensen, Judge, World Professional Cabaret Champions
Meet the Event
Team

Mark Adler, FADS Texas Regional Director

Stephanie Schlueter, FADS Texas Regional Director

Erica Hur, FADS Texas Regional Manager

Kaci Baillio, FADS Texas Regional Coordinator

Pahjmon Lipsey, Master of Ceremonies

Collin Williams, Music Director

Ralph Vieberink, Lighting Director

Will Minderhout, Scrutineer
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