BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP SEMIFINAL 02.05.2026 PRAGUE 2026

DANCE, EMOTIONS AND STRONG COMPETITION

Prague became the stage for a true celebration of dance. The international semifinal of Best World Dance Group 2026 welcomed talented dancers from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine and Morocco.

Professional stage lighting, original decorations featuring the angel — the symbol of the competition — and the energetic hosting by Anastasia Adeeva created a unique atmosphere filled with emotions, joy and inspiration.

AMONG THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS OF THE BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP PRAGUE 2026 SEMIFINAL WERE:

The jury panel:

• Václav Janeček — soloist of Laterna Magika and professor at AMU
• Sergej Škalikov — ballet master and teacher of the South Bohemian Theatre
• Adam Zvonař — principal soloist of the National Theatre Ballet
• Radek Brusch — multiple Czech champion and choreographer

Evaluated the performances very strictly. This time, no choreography received the maximum score of 100 points, which only confirmed the exceptionally high level of the competition.

BLOCK 1 — BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP PRAGUE 2026

The first competition block belonged to the youngest dancers from the MINI, KIDS and JUNIORS categories. Young performers showed incredible energy, emotions and professional dedication, proving that the future of dance art is in excellent hands.

AMONG THE WINNERS OF BLOCK 1 WERE:

MINI 3–5 years (Solo/Duo/Trio)

• Expressive Dance Hobby Solo — Alina Pankova / “One Morning” (Dancer: Tomasian Amina) — 1st place — 78.3
• Contemporary Profi — Karina Anikina / “First Flight” (Dancer: Oleksandra Halych) — 1st place — 76.7

Groups

• Contemporary Hobby Group — Anastasiya Sotonova, Mariia Venherska / “Magic in us” — 1st place — 78.3
• Expressive Dance Hobby — Kateryna Polinova, Anastasiia Hončarova, Mariia Venherska / “Funny bee” — 71.7
• Expressive Dance Hobby — Veronika Bassyuk / “Once Upon a December” — 1st place — 71.7
• Street Dance Hobby — Anastasiia Shcherbyna, Roman Daryna / “Motanka Crew” — 1st place — 68.3

KIDS 6–9 years (Solo/Duo/Trio)

• Contemporary Profi Solo — Tatiana Shuklina / “The power that forgives” (Dancer: Mevsha Mylana) — 1st place — 75
• Contemporary Hobby Solo — Barbora Purnochová / “Talking in Blue” (Dancers: Anna Kněžourková, Valerie Kiššová, Monika Růňová) — 1st place — 71.7

Groups (CATEGORY WINNER)

• Contemporary Hobby Group — Barbora Purnochová / “Three Hazelnuts Magic” — 1st place — 78.3

NOMINATION WINNERS

• Jazz Dance Hobby — Viktória Mlynková / “Yellow umbrella” — 1st place — 71.7
• Contemporary Profi Group — Anastasiya Sotonova / “You first” — 1st place — 70
• Street Dance Profi — Anastasiia Shcherbyna, Roman Daryna / “Mini DJs” — 1st place — 70
• Show Dance Hobby — Tetiana Stinianska / “You can kiss the sky” — 1st place — 63.3

BLOCK 2 — BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP PRAGUE 2026

During the second competition block, the atmosphere in the hall changed dramatically and the level of competition became exceptionally high. This was the moment when the strongest choreographic works of the TEENS, ELITE and PROFI categories appeared on stage. Here, the focus was no longer only on technical execution, but also on originality of concept, acting expression, musical dramaturgy and the ability to create a true stage story.

The jury was repeatedly surprised by unexpected choreographic solutions, bold artistic use of lighting, emotional depth and modern movement language. Participants successfully combined technical precision with powerful emotions, creating performances that often resembled professional theatre productions.

Each choreography had its own atmosphere and artistic identity. During one evening, the audience experienced powerful contemporary compositions, expressive dance experiments, energetic street dance performances and spectacular show dance productions. The diversity of styles and the creativity of the choreographers made this block one of the strongest moments of the entire competition.

WINNERS OF BLOCK 2 (CHOREOGRAPHERS)

JUNIORS 10–12 years (Solo/Duo/Trio)

• Expressive Dance Profi — Tatiana Shuklina / “When the door opens” (Dancer: Kusraeva Sofiia) — 1st place — 85
• Contemporary Profi — Liza Taldykina / “Shadows of the secret” (Dancer: Diana Sokolova) — 1st place — 80
• Contemporary Hobby — Anna Saveleva / “Nit osudu” (Dancer: Beztalanna Daryna) — 1st place — 76.7
• Street Dance Profi Solo — Solomiia Posolenyk / “Feeling” (Dancer: Huban Yevheniia) — 1st place — 70

Groups

• Contemporary Hobby — Barbora Purnochová / “Stolen Show” — 1st place — 85
• Contemporary Profi — Nelya Shelegeda, Mariia Venherska / “Stand by you” — 1st place — 80
• Street Dance Hobby — Habovda Daniella / “Double shot” — 78.3
• Expressive Dance Hobby — Bassyuk Veronika / “Aphelia” — 76.7
• Show Dance Hobby — Petra Nosková / “PŘÁNÍ” — 1st place — 71.7

TEENS 13–15 years (Solo/Duo/Trio)

• Ballet — Lucie Martináková / “Giselle” (Dancer: Klára Peřinová) — 1st place — 80
• Street Dance Profi — Sofiia Mazur / “Snake Shapes” (Dancer: Valeriia Tulaidan) — 1st place — 80
• Expressive Dance Profi — Sasha German / “Loop” (Dancer: Yuliia Pukhal) — 1st place — 73.3
• Contemporary Hobby — Verča, Týnka, Péťa a Terka / “Chyba je motivace” (Dancers: Petrová Anežka, Vanžurová Magdaléna) — 1st place — 71.7

Groups

• Contemporary Hobby — Lucie Martináková / “Back to the beginning” — 1st place — 76.7
• Contemporary Profi — Verča, Týnka, Péťa a Terka / “Common Ground” — 2nd place — 80
• Show Dance Hobby — Lucie Rulf / “Unseen in the middle of time” — 1st place — 76.7
• Show Dance Profi — Sofiia Mazur / “Girls Power” — 1st place — 76.7

ELITE 16–19 years (Solo/Duo/Trio)

• Contemporary Hobby — Lucie Martináková / “Anxiety” (Dancer: Denisa Olšanská) — 76.7
• Contemporary Profi — Karina Anikina / “Implosion” (Dancer: Valeria Cherniavska) — 1st place — 78.3
• Contemporary Profi — Verča, Týnka, Péťa a Terka / “Can’t Pretend” (Dancers: Zelenková Tereza, Smejkalová Petra) — 2nd place — 78.3
• Expressive Dance Profi — Sasha German / “Ambivalence” (Dancer: Varvara Veselova) — 1st place — 76.7

ADULT 20–25 years (Solo)

• Street Dance Profi — Solomiia Posolenyk / “Let me be” — 1st place — 76.7

MIXED GROUP

• Street Dance Profi — Anastasiia Shcherbyna / “CHAOS & CONTROL” — 1st place — 80
• Street Dance Profi — Solomiia Posolenyk / “SWAG” — 1st place — 80

The semifinal results clearly demonstrated that the finalists have outstanding potential to achieve the highest scores and compete for the absolute winning awards in the Grand Final.

GRAND FINAL AND WORLD CUP 2026

The Best World Dance Group Brno 2026 Final will take place in the prestigious halls of the legendary Boby Hall — one of the most famous concert and show venues in the Czech Republic. Modern multifunctional spaces, professional technical equipment, a spectacular stage, unique lighting design and large-scale visual projections will allow every choreography to shine at the highest artistic level. The atmosphere of a real professional show will give participants a true sense of prestige and a grand international final.

Special lighting effects, dynamic LED projections and the impressive venue space will create unforgettable visual experiences not only for the audience but also for the dancers themselves. Every performance will gain unique energy and emotions worthy of a world-class dance event.

The spectacular international final of World Cup Dance Group 2026 in Rimini–Mirabilandia will offer participants a completely different, yet equally magical atmosphere. Performing inside one of Italy’s largest amusement parks will combine the world of professional dance with emotions, joy and the energy of a summer festival.

Mirabilandia is a place filled with lights, music, attractions and a unique festival atmosphere. Evening performances, open-air stages, international audiences and the opportunity to perform in the exclusive theatre spaces of the amusement park will create unforgettable memories for every dancer.

World Cup Dance Group 2026 will become not only a competition, but a major international dance celebration where art, friendship, inspiration and the atmosphere of a true European festival come together.