World Cup Best World Dance Group
Best World Dance Group 2026 Final – Prague, 04.01.2026
On January 4, 2026, Prague hosted the grand Best World Dance Group Final – a major European dance event and the 2nd qualifying round for the Dance World Cup Best World Dance Group 2026, which will take place in Mirabilandia, Italy, from July 16–20. In a festive New...
Competition Rules & Judging:
Competition Rules & Judging
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The jury always has an odd number of members (from 3 to 7).
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The jury will consist of dance stars, leading choreographers, and educators.
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The evaluation is public, with a maximum score of 100 points.
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The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program.
Judging Criteria:
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Technique: max. 25 points
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Musicality: max. 25 points
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Artistic Interpretation & Performance: max. 25 points
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Choreography: max. 25 points
Placements based on Average Score:
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1st place: 90–100 points
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2nd place: 70–80.99 points
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3rd place: 50.5–60.99 points
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Participant: 0–50.49 points
Cumulative Points & Special Awards Cumulative points are awarded to participants for each round of the competition
Jury Prize #1: +0.4 to the total score and a 50% discount on the next round
1. place: +0.3 to the total score
3. place: +0.1 to the total score
The competition is open to a wide range of dance styles:
BALLET
CONTEMPORARY
SHOW DANCE
STREET DANCE
LATIN DANCE
MAJORETTES
FOLK, FOLKLORE
AEROBIC DANCE
STYLIZED DANCE
DANCE SCHOOL
JAZZ DANCE
CARIBBEAN MIX
IRISH STEP
Short Program Overview:
Day 1: Registration of participants
Day 2: Competition Day + Masterclass (workshops)
Day 3: Competition Day + Masterclass (workshops)
Day 4: Flashmob + Masterclass (workshops)
Day 5: Additional day for rest & excursions, departure.
Accommodation:
Prizes
BWDG winners receive diplomas at Disneyland castle and perform on the main stage of Disneyland or on luxury cruise ship theater with 2000 spectators.
Sympathy of Europarks
SEASON FINALE
With the main prize 2 days in Disneyland.
In Paris for free with the possibility of performing right in the park!
Cruise Festivals
(World of Youth)
THE FINALE OF THE YEAR
The best groups from all over the world will fight for the title!
Grand prize cruise and accommodation, workshops and performances on a luxury cruise ship in the Mediterranean!
Own grant system of rewards, which gives the opportunity to grow as personality and dancer!
UP TO 3 000 € Cas Bonuses
MORE THAN 50 000 € Grants
In the autumn-winter season, the winners receive grants for the spring of the following year.
In the spring season, participants compete for grants for the fall of the current year and the spring of the following year.
*There is no legal claim to the prizes. According to the decision of the jury and the organizer, the Grant can be given or withdrawn.
