The name and theme of this work is Role of the dance in the organization of tourist events on the example of acrobatic rock 'n' roll as a specific type of dance sport. In preparation of this final work the author collected data by the method of research at the table, studying the available scientific and professional literature on tourism and tourist events, and on the history, the types and importance of dance in the tourist events. Based on the author's many years of dance experience and participation in national and international competitions and championships, in the absence of adequate and available literature on acrobatic rock 'n' roll, the data presented in this work are based on the personal experience of the author and the data collected from the leaders of Croatian Rock 'n 'Roll Association, the World Rock' n 'Roll Confederation and their ambassadors. Tourism has a growing and increasing importance for the global economy, as well as for the economy of developing countries. Tourism is the driving force of development of other economic activities, therefore, considerable resources are invested in the development of tourism. Events were part of civilization since its inception, they are an integral part of tourism, but also a global phenomenon. The expectations of tourists and their desire for specific experience are increasing, and this work is particularly focused on the role of dance as an event in the modern tourism. Through this study, the author concluded that the development of the organization of tourist events made dance an important component in satisfying the needs of tourists. Thus, it is evident that acrobatic rock 'n' roll experienced its evolution and occupies an important role in the world of dance, of sport and of tourist events.