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Age Divisions 2027:

  • Mini Kids: 2020 until today 
  • Juveniles 1: 2018 - 2019
  • Juveniles 2: 2016 - 2017
  • Juniors 1: 2014 - 2015
  • Juniors 2: 2012 - 2013
  • Youth: 2009 - 2011
  • Adults: 2008 and older

Rules:

  1. Participation in SILVER and GOLD categories automatically forbids participation in lower level's categories.
  2. Participation in 5D categories forbids participation in 1D categories (except Pro/Am).
  3. In Oriental categories accessories are allowed only in show dance.
  4. The songs for the Oriental Solo / Hip Hop Solo / Contemporary Solo / Jazz Funk Solo / K-pop Solo / Salsa Solo / Bachata Solo / Zeibekiko Solo / Reggaeton Solo / Commercial Solo / High Heels Solo / Dancehall Solo categories are provided by the organizers.
  5. Adults teams must consist of 3 persons or more and only one of them can be a teacher.
  6. In Hip Hop Mini Groups category, teams must consist of 3 up to 5 members.
  7. In K-pop Groups category, teams must consist of 2 or more persons.
  8. In children teams the participation of adults is forbidden.
  9. Maximum 1 participant exceeding the age limit by one age category is allowed per team, if the team consists of 7 or less members. Maximum 2 participants exceeding the age limit by one age category are allowed per team, if the team has more than 7 and up to 9 members. Maximum 3 participants exceeding the age limit by one age category are allowed per team if the team has more than 9 and up to 13 members. If the team has 14 and more members, maximum 4 participants exceeding the age limit by one age category are allowed. There is no limitation for younger ones. In case of objections and evidence to the contrary the team will automatically take the last place.
  10. In Latin Groups categories one male participant is allowed NOT dancing in a couple with another female participant in the team.
  11. Mega Crew teams must consist of more than 15 participants.
  12. In group categories the music must be up to 03:00 minutes long. In case of objections and evidence to the contrary of the above, the team will automatically take the last place.
  13. In High Heels Groups categories the music must be from 1:45 up to 2:30 minutes long.
  14. In K-pop Groups category the music must be up to 04:00 munutes long.
  15. In Mega Crew categories the music must be up to 04:00 minutes long.
  16. In duo categories the music and the choreographies must be up to 01:30 minutes long except in:
    • Duo Contemporary categories - up to 1:45 minutes;
    • Duo Oriental categories - up to 02:00 minutes.
  17. In duo latin categories participants must dance without hold, otherwise it will be considered Am/Am.
  18. In Am/Am categories participants dance close program.
  19. In solo categories the music and the choreographies must be up to 01:30 minutes long, except in:
    • Solo Oriental Show categories - up to 02:30 minutes;
    • Solo Oriental Show Professional category - up to 3:00 minutes;
    • Solo K-pop catregory - up to 3:00 minutes;
    • Solo Zeimpekiko Show categories - up to 2:00 minutes;
    • Solo Contemporary Show categories - up to 2:00 minutes;
    • Solo Salsa Choreo categories - competitors dance on their own music up to 2:00 minutes.
  20. Participants will have to come an hour before the time that the category in which they participate is scheduled to avoid delays.
  21. Dance costumes are allowed in all categories, as long as they are modest.
  22. All the Latin & Ballroom choreographies that include lifts more than 3”, accessories or acrobatics should be registered as show dance categories, otherwise the participants will automatically take the last place.
  23. In All Ladies choreographies, if there is a lift, it must be up to 3 sec.
  24. In K-pop categories, the outfits must be as close to the originals as possible.
  25. In High Heels categories, contestants must be over 15 years and must wear heels.

All Ladies Latin Categories

STRICTLY LATIN

  • Theme music is NOT allowed.
  • Music must be Latin.
  • Thematic makeup is not allowed.
  • Accessories and removable costume pieces are not allowed.
  • Thematic costumes are not allowed (costumes acceptable in regular categories are not considered thematic).
  • Acrobatic lifts are not allowed; floor contact is allowed up to 3 seconds (drops).
  • Recognized steps of the corresponding dance style must dominate the choreography.

ALL LADIES SHOW

  • Thematic music is allowed.
  • Thematic makeup and costumes are allowed.
  • Accessories and removable items are allowed, provided they can be collected after the performance.
  • Lifts (up to 15 seconds) and drops are allowed, as well as floor work.

Dress Code Rules

Dance costumes are allowed in all categories but must not be provocative.

LATIN & BALLROOM

Dress code restrictions apply exclusively to Juvenile 1 & 2 categories, according to the agreed standards for Latin & Ballroom:

DRESS REGULATIONS LATIN & BALLROOM

Makeup

Makeup applied to minors must be natural (light blush, subtle mascara, soft lipstick), appropriate for their age group.

Sponsorship Logos

Up to three sponsor logos per couple are allowed, with a combined maximum size of 40 cm (e.g., 8 × 5 cm).

Jewelry

  • Only personal/religious necklaces may be worn, inside the clothing.
  • Earrings up to 2 cm are allowed.
  • Decorative bracelets are NOT allowed.
  • Rings and wristwatches are NOT allowed.