💃1st Qualifying Round of Best World Dance Group 2026

6.04.2026

🔥 BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP 2026

Competition Results and Acknowledgments

The 1st Qualifying Round of Best World Dance Group 2026 in Slaný took place on March 28th under the motto "Love for Dance". This is exactly how jury member Magdalena Matějková characterized this day.

Dance group leaders presented their new choreographies, and their students tried their best, which was reflected in the excellent results of many of them. Everything contributed to the participants in each category being able to fully showcase their skills and talent.

This was supported by:

  • a highly professional jury that can appreciate the work of colleagues as well as the perspective and potential of dancers;
  • stylish angel-themed backdrops that created a unique atmosphere of joy and a festive day;
  • comfortable warm-up conditions that guaranteed high-quality performances;
  • a generous dance space that transformed the competition choreographies into real shows.

Best World Dance Group is an opportunity for choreographers to present their work as true art. Every competition style – ballet, jazz, contemporary, expressive dance, street dance, show dance, stylized dance, tap, acro dance, latin, or aerobics – stands out exceptionally distinctly and colorfully on a stage with theatrical lighting and unique projections.

Congratulations to the performers for their wonderful performances, to the leaders for interesting choreographies and talent development.
We thank the parents for their support and the magical atmosphere.

The honorary jury made their decisions in the following composition: Václav Janečka, Sergej Škalikov, and Magdalena Matejková.

Special Awards

Award Style Title Choreography / Performer Result
Best Choreography Contemporary Crime and Punishment Ondřej Vovsík Best Choreography Cup
Best Show Show Dance My Little Mermaid choreography: Petra Truhlářová Best Show Cup

6-9 years - KIDS Team

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Those Who Became Stars Julia Kuzovkina Team 1st Place
Contemporary The Magic of Three Hazelnuts Barbora Purnochová Team 2nd Place

6-9 years - KIDS Solo / Duo / Trio

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Show Dance The Poster Girls Šárka Vaňková Elizabeta Vaňková, Julie Hlávková Cup
Contemporary The Gesture Anna Poliakova Viktoria Amalia Nurieva 1st Place

10-12 years - JUNIOR Team

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Stolen Show Barbora Purnochová Team 1st Place - 78.3 points
Street Dance Moment for Life Domino and Matty Team 1st Place - 81.7 points
Stylized Dance When the Stars Shine Petra Truhlářová Team 1st Place - 71.7 points
Show Dance WISH Petra Nosková Team Winner Show Cup
Step Dance Single Ladies Petra Truhlářová Team Junior Category Winner, 93.3 points, Cup

10-12 years - Best Solo Kids and Juniors

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Human Machines Kateryna Lopakhtina Violetta Yarema 85 points, Cup

13-15 years - TEENS Team

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Profi Hope Miroslava Šmídová, Urbanová Tereza Team 2nd Place, Debut Cup
Jazz Dance Profi Houdini Šárka Vaňková Team 1st Place
Street Dance Alright Olesia Stegailo Team 2nd Place
Show Dance Temple of Power Nikola Bezdíčková, Ema Žilková Team Dance Style Winner Hobby Team, 1st Place

13-15 years - Best Solo

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Hobby Mount Everest Pryladysheva Daria Bediukh Viktoriia 81.7 points, 1st Place
Contemporary Profi The Grudge Jana Valentová Nikol Zamrazilová Winner Solo, 83.3 points, 1st Place

16-19 years - ELITE

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Step Dance Clap Snap Petra Truhlářová Team Winner Profi Team, 96.7 points, Cup
Stylized Dance Raised Like That Petra Truhlářová Team 1st Place

16-19 years - Solo / Duo / Trio

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Contemporary Hobby Little Something Barbora Hovorková Michaela Vojtěchová 90 points, Cup

Mixed Group - Team

Style Choreography Title Choreographer Performer Placement / Result
Show Dance The Last Airbender Petra Truhlářová Team 63.3 points, 2nd Place
Contemporary Fallen Angels Pryladysheva Daria Team Age Category Winner Hobby Team, 1st Place, Cup

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