BestWorldDanceGroup World Cup Finals 2026
Welcome to Best World Dance Group Finals 2026
We thank all the leaders and participants of dance schools, studios, and academies who have already taken part in the unique competition Best World Dance Group.
Your brilliant performances in 2025 will forever remain in the history of Best World Dance Group. They will be widely shared on social media, and the best moments will appear on our website’s homepage throughout the year.
In the 2025 qualifying rounds, you presented unique choreographies worthy of the highest international awards.
At the BWDG 2025 semi-finals and finals, your professional performances captured the hearts of both the jury and the audience.
We are proud when the winners of Best World Dance Group are applauded by audiences from around the world at the “Sympathies of Europarks” in Disneyland and on World of Youth cruise ships.
It was especially exciting to watch the competition between top groups from many countries at the World Cup Best World Dance Group 2025 in Rimini, Italy.
In 2026, we continue the tradition of our contest: combining the magic of your dance with enchanting European stages.
New in the 2025/2026 season (Autumn–Winter–Spring–Summer) is the chance to compete with top European groups at:
- European Best World Dance Group Porto (Portugal) – in the fall in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities
- European Best World Dance Group Disneyland Paris (France) – in the summer in the magical setting of Disneyland
And the season’s highlight will be the World Cup Best World Dance Group 2026, held in one of Italy’s top parks – Mirabilandia!
You’ll have the opportunity to perform on a magical theater stage and enjoy the park’s attractions in your free time.
If you stay for two days, you’ll get to see other categories and try everything Mirabilandia has to offer.
The Best World Dance Group competition also offers:
- workshops and masterclasses with renowned choreographers (many of them part of the jury),
- professional and real-time online scoring,
- an inclusive format for all levels (divided by skill, age, and category),
- a jury composed of prestigious and well-known names.
CALENDAR
SEASON AUTUMN-WINTER 2025-2026
Dance Сhampionship Semifinal
26.10.2025: Prague
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International Festival
Autumn Fairy Tale
>go to festival page<
Cash Bonuses
Best Choreography group 400 €
Dance Cup Europe
21.11.–25.11.2025:
PORTO, PORTUGAL
Selection Contest
BestWorldDanceGroup
Europe
>go to application<
Grants + Grand Prix
up to 5 000 €
Cash Bonuses
Best Choreography group 400 €
Cash Bonuses
Best Choreography group 400 €
Dance Сhampionship final
4.01.2026: Prague
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International Festival
Winter Fairy Tale
>go to festival page<
Grants + Grand Prix
up to 5 000 €
Cruise Festival
World of Youth
16.02.–23.02.2026
FESTIVAL FOR
GRANT WINNERS
on MSC Splendida
>go to festival page<
SEASON SPRING-SUMMER 2026
Cruise Festival
World of Youth
03.03.–10.03.2026
FESTIVAL FOR
GRANT WINNERS
on MSC Orchestra
>go to festival page<
Dance Сhampionship Semifinal
28.03.2026: Slany
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International Festival
Holiday of Spring
>go to festival page<
Cash Bonuses
Best Choreography group 400 €
Sympathy of Europarks
In Disneyland Paris
02.04.–04.04.26
04.04.–06.04.26
03.04.–06.04.26
04.04.–07.04.26
Cash Bonuses
Best Choreography group 400 €
Dance Сhampionship Semifinal
02.05.2026: PRAGUE
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International Festival
Blossoming Czech
>go to festival page<
Grants + Grand Prix
up to 5 000 €
Sympathy of Europarks
In Disneyland Paris
05.05.–07.05.26
06.05.–08.05.26
05.05.–09.05.26
04.05.–07.05.26
Cruise Festival
World of Youth
10.05.–17.05.2026
FESTIVAL FOR
GRANT WINNERS
on MSC Meraviglia
>go to festival page<
Grants + Grand Prix
up to 5 000 €
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR THE 2026 WORLD FINALS
All dancers must qualify to participate in the BWDG Grand Finals. The maximum participant age is 45 years as of January 1, 2026.
BWDG participants are divided into age categories and must qualify in their country of residence to enter the BWDG finals. Dance schools in countries where a BWDG qualifier is held may only apply for the finals through their national qualifying event. For more information on qualification events in your country, please contact your local qualifier organizer using the email address provided under your country’s flag.
If there are no live qualifier events in your country, you may qualify by submitting a video entry.
Please visit the Video Qualifiers 2026 page for detailed information on submitting video entries and closing dates.
ENTRY PROCESS FOR THE 2026 BEST WORLD DANCE GROUP GRAND FINALS
Be sure to review all rules for 2026 in the Rules section and Terms and Conditions section on our website.
For entry complete next steps:
Are you a dance studio, a dance ensemble, or have dancers of various levels, ages, and styles?
At Best World Dance Group, you will feel confident and supported.
Simply register according to your dancers’ level, category, and age group. You can already select a master class that interests you and receive a Best World Dance Group certificate signed by top dancers and choreographers. We have a program full of events, and we’re sure you’ll be impressed!
Choose the semi-final or final that works best for you and submit your application.
Are you a dance school with diplomas from various competitions?
Make your mark at Best World Dance Group – Czech Republic 2025-2026. You can already announce your plans and invite groups from other countries. Likewise, you may be invited to workshops, master classes, or summer academies hosted by other schools.
Choose the semi-final or final that suits you best at Best World Dance Group – Czech Republic 2025-2026 for a vibrant experience that’s sure to leave lasting memories.
To participate in the World Final of Best World Dance Group – Italy 2026, you must qualify through a national or video selection.
Best World Dance Group – Sea Resort of Rimini is the perfect place for the summer of 2026!
Are you a dance academy, an award-winning institution, or an organizer of competitions?
Offer your scholarships and master classes to our participants. We are happy to inform Best World Dance Group participants about your events and invite you to the World Final Best World Dance Group, June 12-16 in Rimini.
Remember to indicate in your application if you are a professional team competing for the World Final Best World Dance Group Champion Cup in Italy 2026.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPANT EVENT FEE
The event fee, paid by all dancers, includes:
- Stage performance photos
- Stage performance videos
- Live streaming of performances
- BWDG app with access to schedules, results, certificates
- Dancer accreditation with a lanyard, tag, and badge
Ticket sales will be announced separately.
- Opening Ceremony Gala Party
- Administrative fee for the final event
DINING OPTIONS
The event venue will offer a variety of delicious food options available for purchase by card or cash.
SOUVENIR PROGRAM
A beautiful souvenir program will be available for purchase.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Exciting special events are planned, with more details to be announced as the event dates approach.
Dance – Sea – Rimini – the perfect combination for the Grand Finals of the Best World Dance Group! We look forward to welcoming you!
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple scholarships and summer school awards will be given out during the awards ceremonies. Special grants will be awarded to winning groups, including opportunities to participate in:
Sympathy of Europarks
(Festival in Disneyland)
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!