2026 NIGHTLY THEMES

Thursday: Emerald Night – Wear your favorite shades of emerald green and kick off the weekend in style.Friday: Rep Your Country – Celebrate your heritage by wearing your country's colors, flag, or cultural attire.Saturday: Black & Gold Ball – Dress to impress in elegant black and gold attire for the convention's most glamorous evening.Sunday: CALDAC T-Shirt Night – Wrap up the weekend by wearing your favorite CALDAC T-shirt and celebrating one last night together.

Not at all! Dressing for the theme is completely optional. Whether you participate or not, everyone is welcome on the dance floor.

The themes create a fun, immersive atmosphere, encourage creativity, make for amazing photos, and help bring our dance community together.

Nightly themes are optional dress themes that add extra fun and excitement to each evening of the convention. Each night has its own unique theme, giving attendees a chance to dress up, take memorable photos, and celebrate together while enjoying the social dancing and festivities. Participation is completely optional, but many attendees enjoy joining in.

Wear emerald green or incorporate shades of green into your outfit. Whether it's a dress, shirt, tie, accessories, or jewelry, have fun with the theme.

No. Even a small touch of emerald green is enough to join the fun.

Wear clothing or accessories that proudly represent your country, heritage, culture, or national pride. Flags, jerseys, colors, and cultural attire are all welcome.

Absolutely! Many attendees proudly represent multiple cultures or countries that are meaningful to them.

No. You can represent your country however you'd like, whether through colors, apparel, accessories, or traditional attire.

Yes! We love seeing the diversity of our community and encourage respectful celebration of cultures from around the world.

Dress in black, gold, or a combination of both. Many attendees choose elegant evening attire, but you can participate at whatever level makes you comfortable.

It's our most elegant themed evening, but formal wear is not required. Some guests dress to the nines while others simply wear black and gold.

Absolutely! It's a great opportunity to dress up if you enjoy formal events.

Sunday is all about celebrating our community. Wear your favorite CALDAC T-shirt from any year and represent the memories you've made with us.

No problem! Visit the CALDAC Store during the convention and pick up one of this year's official shirts.

Absolutely! We love seeing shirts from past conventions and celebrating the history of CALDAC.

We encourage everyone to wear CALDAC apparel on Sunday, but all attendees are welcome regardless of what they wear.

Creative interpretations of each theme are always welcome, as long as they're respectful and appropriate for a family-friendly dance event.

Some years include themed contests, photo opportunities, or special recognition. Check the event schedule for current activities.

Yes! Throughout the weekend you'll find plenty of opportunities to capture memories with friends, artists, and fellow dancers.

Absolutely! Matching outfits and coordinated group themes make for great photos and add to the fun.

Many of our artists enjoy joining the nightly themes, although participation is always optional.

Of course! The nightly themes are for everyone, whether it's your first convention or your fifteenth.

Yes. The themes are primarily intended for the evening showcases, socials, and special nighttime activities.

Don't worry! You're still welcome to attend and enjoy the evening.

Absolutely. Many attendees wear comfortable clothes for workshops and change before the evening festivities begin.

Yes! Every year hundreds of attendees embrace the themes, creating an exciting and unforgettable atmosphere throughout the venue.

They help create a unique experience each evening, encourage conversation, make it easy to meet new people, and produce incredible convention memories.

No. The themes simply add to the atmosphere while you enjoy the same amazing showcases, social dancing, and community throughout the night.

Because they're fun! Whether you go all out or simply wear a small splash of the night's color, joining the themes is a great way to celebrate the community, express yourself, and become part of the CALDAC experience.