Competitions in all main dance styles and age distribution are prepared for you. On Saturday you can look forward to the Latin-American competitions and on Sunday to the Czech Open Pro-Am championship in standard dances and American Smooth. One of the highlights of the festival program will be the Central European Championship Pro-Am taking place in both days. After a day of competition, you can enjoy the attractive Žofín Gala Ball, where you can experience the Czech passion for dancing as we consider as an important cultural heritage. The complete list of competitions can be found below. Expand the menu of the dance styles. The deadline for all applications is 28.11.2024.
COMPETITIONS
7.-8.12.2024
Pro/Am Categories
Age Categories |
Age |
|---|---|
| A2 | Up to 40 years old |
| A3 | 41 - 50 years |
| B1 | 51-60 years |
| B2 | 61-70 years |
| C1 | 71+ years |
International Standard list
International Latin list
American Smooth list
American Rhythm list
Special events
International Standard list
Slow Waltz (W) | Tango (T) | Viennese Waltz (VW) | Slow Foxtrot (F) | Quickstep (Q)
Single Dances
| Newcomer Full | W / T / Q |
| Pre-Bronze Full | W / T / VW / Q |
| Bronze Full | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Bronze Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Silver Full | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Silver Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Full | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Star | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Amateur Men’s OPEN | W / T / VW / F / Q |
Multi Dances
| 3 Dance Challenge Newcomer Full | W / T / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Pre-Bronze Full | W / T / VW / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Full | W / T / VW / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | W / T / VW / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Full | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Full | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Star | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Amateur Men’s OPEN | W / T / VW / F / Q |
Scholarship
| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group A2+A3 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group B1 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group B2+C1 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
Championship
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Star Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CZECH OPEN NATIONAL PRO-AM STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP A2 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CZECH OPEN NATIONAL PRO-AM STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP A3 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CZECH OPEN NATIONAL PRO-AM STANDARD CHAMPIONSHIP B1+B2+C1 | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ALL AGES COMPETITION | W / T / VW / F / Q |
International Latin list
Samba (S) | Cha-Cha (CC) | Rumba (R) | Pasodoble (PD) | Jive (J)
Single Dances
| Newcomer Full | S / CC / R / J |
| Pre-Bronze Full | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Bronze Full | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Bronze Open | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Silver Full | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Silver Open | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Gold Open | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Gold Star | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Amateur Mens OPEN | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
Multi Dances
| 3 Dance Challenge Newcomer Full | S / CC / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Pre-Bronze Full | S / CC / R / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Full | S / CC / R / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | S / CC / R / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Full | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Open | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Star | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Amateur Man OPEN | S / CC / R / PD / J |
Scholarship
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| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group A2+A3 | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group B1 | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP Age Group B2+C1 | S / CC / R / PD / J |
Championship
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Star Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
American Smooth list
Slow Waltz (W) | Tango (T) | Foxtrot (F) | Viennese Waltz (VW)
Single Dances
| Bronze Full | W / T / F / VW |
| Bronze Open | W / T / F / VW |
| Silver Full | W / T / F / VW |
| Silver Open | W / T / F / VW |
| Gold Full | W / T / F / VW |
| Gold Open | W / T / F / VW |
Multi Dances
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Full | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Silver Full | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Silver Open | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Gold Full | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Gold Open | W / T / F / VW |
Scholarship
| CZECH OPEN NATIONAL PRO-AM AMERICAN SMOOTH CHAMPIONSHIP ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F |
American Rhythm list
Cha-Cha (CC) | Rumba (R) | Swing (Sw) | Bolero (B) | Mambo (M)
Single Dances
| Bronze Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Bronze Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Silver Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Silver Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Gold Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Gold Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
Multi Dances
| 5 Dance Challenge Bronze Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Full | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
Special events
SPECIAL EVENTS
| Ballroom show | rules on request |
| Latin-American show | rules on request |
| Freestyle show | rules on request |
| Evening Gala show | rules on request |
| Salsa & Bachata: Single dances and 2 dance challenge comp. | |
| Polka | |
| Argentine Tango Salon | entry on request |
| Argentine Tango Milonga | entry on request |
| Argentine Tango Waltz | entry on request |
| Argentine Tango Challenge (Waltz, Salon, Milonga) | entry on request |
Prize Money TOP STUDENT (Pro-Am)
Placing |
Reward |
Min. entries |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | €300 | 20 |
| 2nd Place | €200 | 15 |
| 3rd Place | €80 | 10 |
Prize Money Central European Championship STT & LAT (Pro-Am)
Placing |
Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | €200 |
| 2nd Place | €120 |
| 3rd Place | €80 |
Participation in the Scholarship competition is conditional on mandatory participation in the 5 Single Dances (meaning separately for both LAT and STT).
WDO RANKING COMPETITIONS
The competitions will be judged by distinguished authorities and will take place on 2nd of December in the following categories: Under 12, U14, U16, U19, U21, adults, senior 1 (over 30 years), senior 2 ( over 40 years) and senior 3 ( over 50 years).
The finals of Adult Latin-American dances will be accompanied by live music orchestra at the big hall of the Žofín Palace. Membership in any dance organization is not a condition of participation. The deadline for all applications is 28.11.2024.
Standard & Latin - American dances WDO Adults Prize Money
Placing |
Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | €300 |
| 2nd Place | €250 |
| 3rd Place | €200 |
| 4th Place | €150 |
| 5th Place | €100 |
| 6th Place | €100 |
Standard & Latin - Age Categories |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 14 + U16 | Under 19 + U21 | Adults | Senior 1, 2, 3 | |
Professional Trophy Event
The Czech Open Professional Championship in Latin American Dances will take place on Saturday, December 2nd. The first round is planned for the afternoon and the final round in the evening part of the Žofín Gala ball from 7:00pm. For registration please fill in this form. The deadline for all applications is 28.11.2024.
Czech Open National Champ. Prize Money
Placing |
Reward |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | €300 |
| 2nd Place | €200 |
| 3rd Place | €175 |
| 4th Place | €150 |
| 5th Place | €125 |
| 6th Place | €100 |
Solo & Duo Dance Competitions by SUT
The competitions will take place on the 3rd of December. The deadline for all applications is 5.12.2024.
Seniors StarDance
Our Czech, Prague activity for local seniors over 60 year old who are not competitive dancers but wish to fulfill their dreams to join the competition the same way as they see it on TV. Ten best seniors will perform one dance each during Senior’s StarDance ball on 8th of December starting at 4:00pm.