{"id":7984,"date":"2026-04-22T14:59:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/?page_id=7984"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:01:42","slug":"monster-mash-maryland-regional-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/monster-mash-maryland-regional-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Monster Mash: Maryland Regional 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7984\" class=\"elementor elementor-7984\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88a83f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e88a83f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf2aa9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9cf2aa9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/MONSTER-MASH-24x36-1-768x1148.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-7985\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/MONSTER-MASH-24x36-1-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/MONSTER-MASH-24x36-1-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/MONSTER-MASH-24x36-1-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/MONSTER-MASH-24x36-1-1028x1536.jpg 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c08f30c e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c08f30c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7ee510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f7ee510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule-768x1187.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-7986\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2026\/04\/Tentative-Schedule.jpg 1294w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-423fae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"423fae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"270\">Get ready for a thrilling weekend at the Monster Mash Maryland Regional Dance Competition, hosted at the beautiful Turf Valley Resort! This high-energy event brings dancers of all levels together for an unforgettable celebration of talent, creativity, and Halloween fun.<\/p><p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"573\">Enjoy a full lineup of exciting events, including solo and showcase performances, country dance rounds, and dynamic American Smooth and Rhythm competitions. As the sun sets, the energy rises with our Halloween-themed nightclub\u2014where costumes, music, and dancing create a spooktacular party atmosphere.<\/p><p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The weekend also features a formal banquet dinner, offering a chance to relax, connect, and celebrate achievements in style, followed by an incredible professional show you won\u2019t want to miss. Whether you\u2019re competing, performing, or cheering from the sidelines, Monster Mash promises a festive and unforgettable dance experience for all.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30274e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30274e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f50e764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f50e764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vendors<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af04eca e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af04eca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b68055c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b68055c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/image-1-233x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-7916\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/image-1-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/image-1.png 413w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda5091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fda5091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"318\"><strong>Boyko<\/strong>\u00a0is a premier ballroom hair and makeup provider, known for polished, competition-ready looks that elevate every dancer on the floor. With a sharp eye for detail and deep understanding of ballroom aesthetics, Boyko delivers flawless, long-lasting styling tailored to your category, costume, and personal style.<\/p><p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"459\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u2728 Sign up for Boyko\u2019s hair and makeup services to look confident, camera-ready, and unforgettable!<\/p><p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"459\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Click here to book your appointments:<\/p><p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"459\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boyko.co\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.boyko.co\/events<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-518b108 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"518b108\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"165\">We are excited to welcome\u00a0<strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"222\">Timeline Media<\/strong>\u00a0as the official photographer for our ballroom dance competition!\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"746\">Throughout the event, they will be photographing dancers on the floor, preserving those unforgettable moments of artistry, athleticism, and joy.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1054\">To make it easy for dancers and families to secure their favorite memories,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"927\">Timeline Media will offer a special pre-sale photo order option prior to the competition<\/strong>. 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Stage Shows<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c133538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c133538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Jewels by Jazz<\/strong><\/p><p>Luxury Ballroom and Custom Jewelry<br \/>Designed to Shine Under the Competition Lights<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51aed71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51aed71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/images.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7917\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/images.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/06\/images-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486345f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"486345f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/08\/upstage.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7932\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/08\/upstage.png 225w, https:\/\/www.fredastaire.com\/west-maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/434\/2025\/08\/upstage-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea3f60b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea3f60b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Upstage Footwear<\/strong><\/p><p>An exclusive footwear brand known for high-quality, handcrafted shoes that blend raw materials with innovative design, tailored for dancers who demand both style and performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa36df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fa36df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accommodations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b9551f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5b9551f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3156d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff3156d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Turf Valley Resort:<\/strong><\/p><p>Surrounded by 1,000 acres and\u00a0two pristine golf courses, we provide the perfect resort setting in Central Maryland. 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A World Class Adjudicator and Choreographer, he\u2019s been a member of NDC since 2005 and has collaborated in the creation of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios International Latin Syllabus. Ilya has also appeared on\u00a0<em>American Ballroom Challenge<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>The Real Housewives of New Jersey<\/em>.<\/p><ul><li>US PRO Latin Finalist<\/li><li>World Cup Runner-Up<\/li><li>World Masters Champion<\/li><li>Blackpool, International and UK Rising Star Finalist<\/li><li>6-Time Fred Astaire National Champion<\/li><li>North American Show Dance Champion<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467ead0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"467ead0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Marylynn Benitez was first introduced to the world of Ballroom dancing while attending the University of Southern California, where she became a member of its Formation Dance Team, headed by Carol Montez. She continued as an Amateur competitor in the International Latin Style. Her Amateur career culminated in becoming the US National Champion and representing the US in three consecutive World Championships. As a Professional competitor, she earned Championship Titles in the US and internationally, including US Rising Star International Latin Champion, British Rising Star International Latin Champion and Fred Astaire International Latin Champion. Other professional achievements include choreography and roles in movies and television productions. She has also had the opportunity to share her expertise in the University arena. 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This high-energy event brings dancers of all levels together for an unforgettable celebration of talent, creativity, and Halloween fun. 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