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 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 Vinohrady 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 18.2.2026.
COMPETITIONS
28.2.-1.3.2026
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 Closed | W / T / Q |
| Pre-Bronze Closed | W / T / VW / Q |
| Bronze Closed | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Bronze Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Silver Closed | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Silver Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Closed | 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 Closed | W / T / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Pre-Bronze Closed | W / T / VW / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Closed | W / T / VW / Q |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | W / T / VW / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Closed | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Closed | 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 |
| Bronze Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / Q |
| Silver Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Full Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| Gold Star Ranking ALL AGES | W / T / VW / F / Q |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ALL AGES COMPETITION | 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 |
International Latin list
Samba (S) | Cha-Cha (CC) | Rumba (R) | Pasodoble (PD) | Jive (J)
Single Dances
| Newcomer Closed | S / CC / R / J |
| Pre-Bronze Closed | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Bronze Closed | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Bronze Open | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Silver Closed | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Silver Open | S / CC / R / PD/ J |
| Gold Closed | 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 Closed | S / CC / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Pre-Bronze Closed | S / CC / R / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Closed | S / CC / R / J |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | S / CC / R / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Closed | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Closed | 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 |
| Bronze Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / J |
| Silver Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| Gold Full Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| Gold Star Ranking ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ALL AGES | S / CC / R / PD / J |
Scholarship
| 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 |
American Smooth list
Slow Waltz (W) | Tango (T) | Foxtrot (F) | Viennese Waltz (VW)
Single Dances
| Bronze Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| Bronze Open | W / T / F / VW |
| Silver Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| Silver Open | W / T / F / VW |
| Gold Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| Gold Open | W / T / F / VW |
Multi Dances
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Silver Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Silver Open | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Gold Closed | W / T / F / VW |
| 4 Dance Challenge Gold Open | W / T / F / VW |
American Rhythm list
Cha-Cha (CC) | Rumba (R) | Swing (Sw) | Bolero (B) | Mambo (M)
Single Dances
| Bronze Closed | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Bronze Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Silver Closed | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Silver Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Gold Closed | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| Gold Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
Multi Dances
| 5 Dance Challenge Bronze Closed | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Bronze Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Closed | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Silver Open | CC / R / Sw / B / M |
| 5 Dance Challenge Gold Closed | 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).
OPEN TO THE WORLD COMPETITIONS + RISING STARS COMPETITION
Distinguished authorities will judge the competitions which will take place on the 28th of February in the following categories: Under 8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U19, U21, adults, senior 1 (over 30 years), senior 2 ( over 40 years) and senior 3 ( over 50 years). Age categories are determined by the date of birth. Juveniles and Juniors can additionally dance age categories above theirs.
A live music orchestra will accompany the finals of Adult Latin-American and Standard dances during the Gala program. Competition is independent and membership in any dance organization is not needed. The deadline for all applications is 18th of February 2026.
Standard & Latin - American dances Adults OPEN 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 8 & U10 & U12 | Under 14 + U16 | Under 19 + U21 | Adults | Senior 1, 2, 3 |
Latin-american dances/ Age category |
Dances |
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| U8 | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U10 | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Jive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U12 | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Pasodoble (not in Rising Stars) Jive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U14, U16, U18, U21 | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adults, Seniors 1,2,3 | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive |
Standard dances/ Age category |
Dances |
|---|---|
| U8 | Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep |
| U10 | Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep |
| U12 | Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow foxtrot (not in Rising Stars), Quickstep |
| U14, U16, U18, U21 | Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow foxtrot, Quickstep |
| Adults, Seniors 1,2,3 | Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow foxtrot, Quickstep |
Professional Trophy Event
The Czech Open Professional Championship in Latin American Dances will take place on Saturday, 28.2.2026. The semifinal and final round will take place in the evening part of the Vinohrady Gala ball from 7:00pm. For registration please fill in this form. The deadline for all applications is 18.2.2026.
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
The competitions will take place on 1.3.2026. The deadline for Solo dances applications is 26.2.2026. Competitions will be held in the Ballroom, Latin-American dances and Caribbean mix, for more info about competition rules contact us at comp@praguedance.cz. Competitors outside Czechia don’t have to pay federation membership fees.
Age category |
Format |
|---|---|
| Under 7 & U10 & U12 | Solo & Duo | Under 14 + U16 | Solo & Duo | Under 21 & Adults | Solo & Duo |
Dance style |
Dances |
|---|---|
| Latin-american dances | Samba, Chacha, Rumba, Pasodoble, Jive | Ballroom | Waltz, Tango, Vienesse Waltz, Slowfoxtrot, Quickstep | Caribbean mix | Salsa, Bachata, Merengue |