Entry Process for the DWC 2026 World Finals

 

Essential Details

Country Allocation: Each country by default will receive 4 automatic solo invites for dancers achieving a score of 70 or above, with an additional 3 automatic invites (maximum 7 in total) for dancers achieving a score of 85 or above. Duets and trios are allocated 5 automatic entries per country, small groups are allocated 6 automatic entries per country, and large groups are allocated 7 automatic entries per country; all other entries may register on the reserve list.

Additional Places: Additional places will appear as ‘REQUEST ENTRY’ on the system and will be confirmed after the closing date for your country.

 

To Register for the Finals

Sign In: Head over to your teacher portal, and join the 'DWC 2026 Finals' competition.

Qualified Entries List: Under the entries process, click on “Qualified List” to see all your qualified entries.

Confirmed Entries: For all your entries that have received an automatic place for the finals, click 'ENTER' to confirm their participation in the Finals.

Waiting List: For other entries that scored 70% or more, click 'REQUEST ENTRY' to be placed on the waiting list and these will be considered for a place should one become available after the closing date.

 

Confirmation Process

• By selecting 'ENTER', the place in the finals is secured for the top-placing entries.
• Choose 'REQUEST ENTRY' – the entry will be on the waiting list. If the top-place winners decide not to attend, we will offer their place to the next eligible participants. You will know after the closing date for your country if the entry has been approved or declined for the finals.

 

Solo Entry Process for the DWC 2026 World Finals

For 2026, solos will have 4 automatic invites per country for dancers achieving a score of 70 or above, with an additional 3 automatic invites (maximum 7 in total) for dancers achieving a score of 85 or above.

 

Closing Dates for Entries

Please ensure your registration is completed by your country’s designated closing date. Unfortunately, we cannot accept late entries, so be sure to mark your calendar and submit on time!

 

2026 Finals - Entry Fees

Entry Type	Fee
Solo	85 euro (per dancer)
Duet/Trio	50 euro (per dancer)
Small Group	30 euro (per dancer)
Large Group	25 euro (per dancer)
Event Fee	85 euro (per dancer)

 

DEADLINES FOR FINALS ENTRIES FOR QUALIFIERS COMPLETED BY FEBRUARY 2026

The closing date for the finals will be 3 weeks after your qualifier has ended. Payment must be in no later than 2 weeks after the closing date.

 

DEADLINES FOR FINALS ENTRIES FOR QUALIFIERS COMPLETED IN MARCH AND APRIL 2026

 If your qualifier is taking place in March and April the closing date will be 2 weeks after the qualifier has ended. Payment must be in no later than 2 weeks after the closing date.

 

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at dance@dwcworld.com