Overall Top Teacher Prize Money
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Totals | |
| Prize Money+ bonus! | $6,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | $14250 |
| Min. Entries Req. | 200 | 150 | 125 | 100 | 75 | 75 | |
| Top Female Teacher | $1500 | $1000 | $500 | $3000 |
To qualify for Overall Top teacher, a teacher must submit a minimum number as shown below. Top Teacher points follow the World Dancesport Series rules except no bonus points will be given.
Visit www.dancesportseries.com for complete details. All entries must be danced to count towards Top Teacher. All uncontested and discounted (i.e. Junior, etc.) entries will be full points.
Amateur couple entries (coached by teachers) in multi dance competitions DO NOT count towards Top Teacher awards.
Top "Grand Slam Teacher"
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Total Purse | |
| Top "Grand Slam Teacher" | $1000 | $800 | 600 | 400 | 200 | 100 | $3100 |
Grand Slam Teacher points are designed to award for placement in Multi Dances and Scholarships only across all styles.
Top Teachers Per Style + Top
Vegas Open recognizes that many Teachers compete with their students in only one style, therefore some years ago we decided to implement "Top Teacher per Style" Awards. Minimum entry requirement is 40 in each of the 5 styles. If minimum is not met, a beautiful crystal award witll still be presented.
| Smooth | Standard | Rhythm | Latin | Niteclub | Total Purse | |
| Top Overall per Style Male | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2500 |
| Top Overall per Style Female | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2500 |
Pro-Am Scholarships
All closed divisions will be invigilated using the current NDCA list of elements and restrictions. Penalties may be given without warning for any syllabus infractions!
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total Purse | 4th | 5th | 6th | |
| Open A, B, C, Senior, & Open 9/10 Dance Scholarships | $400 | $250 | $100 | $15000 | 50 Voucher | 25 Voucher | 15 Voucher |
| All Closed, all MIB, and Closed 9/10 Dance Scholarships | $200 | $150 | $100 | $9000 | 35 Voucher | 25 Voucher | 15 Voucher |
Professional Prize Money
Pro Schedule as follows: All Rising Stars Friday Eve. Cabaret Friday Eve. Open Rhythm, Smooth, Latin & Ballroom Saturday Eve.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Total Purse | |
| Open Professional | $1,500 | $1,000 | $600 | $400 | $200 | $100 | $15200 |
| Rising Star | $600 | $400 | $200 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $4500 |
| Cabaret | $600 | $400 | $200 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $1425 |
Amateur Open Scholarships
All Amateur Scholarships Saturday Evening. Prize $ given in Smooth, Rhythm, Latin, and Ballroom.
| Prize $ | Total Purse | |
| 1st Place | $300 | $1200 |
| 2nd Place | $200 | $800 |
| 3rd Place | $100 | $300 |
