Important! Updated DWC 2025 Rules are now available.

Important! Updated DWC 2025 Rules are now available.

We're happy to announce that the updated 2025 Rules are now available! Please review and familiarise yourself with all the rules, updated classes, and other important information to help you prepare for the 2025 Qualifiers and Finals.   

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Get Ready for the 2025 Dance World Cup World Finals!

Get Ready for the 2025 Dance World Cup World Finals!

Are you interested in participating in the 2025 Dance World Cup World Finals?   We can’t wait to welcome you and your dancers to what promises to be another unforgettable DWC event next year!   Important Reminder: All dancers…

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Congratulations to all our 2024 Golden Ticket winners!

Congratulations to all our 2024 Golden Ticket winners!

Have you registered for your Golden Ticket Masterclass? UPDATE - We have now extended the closing date to 4th September. Places are limited, so please ensure you respond as soon as possible to secure your place. Don’t miss this golden opportunity…

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Highlights from the 2024 DWC World Finals in Prague, Czech Republic

Highlights from the 2024 DWC World Finals in Prague, Czech Republic

A big thank you to Prague and the Czech Republic for being such incredibly gracious and hospitable hosts for the 2024 DWC World Finals! Your welcoming hospitality, combined with the excellent service from the Prague Congress Centre and the hotels that…

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Highlights from the 2023 DWC World Finals in Braga, Portugal.

Highlights from the 2023 DWC World Finals in Braga, Portugal.

Highlights from the Dance World Cup 2023 World Finals in Braga, Portugal. The prestigious Dance World Cup 2023 World Finals descended upon Braga, Portugal, in a whirlwind of energy, talent, and international camaraderie providing a breath-taking extravaganza…

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Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia

Dance World Cup is deeply concerned and saddened by the invasion carried out on our member country Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all Ukrainians during this difficult time. Dance World Cup Ltd has taken the decision to freeze the franchise agreement…

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The 2022 World Finals!

The 2022 World Finals!

San Sebastian, Spain from 24 June to 2 July 2022. Click here for more information!

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Why Compete at DWC

Why Compete at DWC

Dance World Cup is the largest, all-genre international dance competition for children and young adults in the world, featuring representatives from across all continents. Each year over 20,000 dancers from 62 countries compete at their country’s…

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2022 World Finals and Covid

2022 World Finals and Covid

It looks as though some travel restrictions may still apply in 2022 for some countries and we wanted to set out our current objective. The 2022 World Finals which will run from 24th June until 2nd July 2022 will be a live competition only. A decision…

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Country Awards 2020/2021

Country Awards 2020/2021

The Country Award Standings for the DWC 2020 & 2021 World Finals. Countries were awarded World Cup points if the class had representation from at least 8 countries and 12 competitors. Congratulations to each dancer and dance school for scoring…

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Country Medal Tables 2020/2021

Country Medal Tables 2020/2021

The country medal table standings for the 2020 and 2021 Finals. Congratulations to each dancer and dance school that represented their country at the World Finals.   2021 Country Medal Table   COUNTRY GOLD SILVER BRONZE TOTAL 1st England 134 141 114 389 2nd Spain 32 46 55 133 3rd South…

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2020/2021 Finals Update - England

2020/2021 Finals Update - England

Due to the changing conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dance World Cup has taken the decision that we will be holding our 2020/2021 finals in Telford, England, in the United Kingdom in August at the ‘Telford International Centre’.  The…

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António Casalinho and Prix De Lausanne

António Casalinho and Prix De Lausanne

Congratulations to DWC Ambassador, António Casalinho from Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez. António is now the gold medal winner at the Prix De Lausanne 2021. We hope that António…

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DWC Summer School 2020

DWC Summer School 2020

Dance World Cup Summer School 2020   Dance World Cup were fortunate enough to hold our annual summer school, sponsored by Ballet Rosa, last week in the island of Jersey, Channel Islands, for 35 local dancers ranging from the ages of 6 to…

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DWC Summer School 2020

DWC Summer School 2020

DWC Summer School 2020   Places are filling up fast for the Dance World Cup Summer School, taking place from 15 - 21 August 2020 in the Channel Islands, Jersey College for Girls! Book with us now to avoid any disappointment!…

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Ballet Rosa Leotard Design Competition

Ballet Rosa Leotard Design Competition

LEOTARD DESIGN COMPETITION   YOU could be the designer of the Official 2021 Dance World Cup Leotard! One lucky winner will be chosen for each category and all winners will receive free products and prizes from Ballet Rosa! Our design…

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2020/2021 World Finals Announcement

2020/2021 World Finals Announcement

          2020/2021 World Finals Announcement   Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 DWC finals will not be taking place this year. We were hopeful along with Cinecitta World that we could…

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2020 World Finals Postponed

2020 World Finals Postponed

2020 WORLD FINALS POSTPONED   Dance World Cup has been watching the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world closely and together with Cinecitta World, we have decided to postpone the 2020 finals.   We have been offered a new date in…

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DWC Chairman Statement 2020 World Finals

DWC Chairman Statement 2020 World Finals

After much discussion with Cinecitta World and the authorities in Rome , we can confirm, as of this moment in time, DWC is not planning to cancel the finals in Rome and the event will still go ahead as planned. With minimum people being infected…

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Introducing our DWC patrons

Introducing our DWC patrons

Dance World Cup are so excited to introduce you to our DWC Patrons. We are honoured to have these talented people represent our competition and we welcome them both to Dance World Cup 2020.   We welcome Adam Garcia as a Patron this…

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DWC 2020 Rules Amendment

DWC 2020 Rules Amendment

There is an amendment to the ballet section of the rules for DWC 2020, Classes – KDB , JDB and SNB,  Children, Junior and Senior duet/trio ballet any style - (non repertoire) , DWC will accept duets formed by girl/girl or boy/boy…

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Important Ticket Information

Important Ticket Information

Please read this important information regarding DWC finals in Rome 2020.   All dancers that qualify and wish to attend the finals will be required to pay a total of 80 euros (this does not include your membership fee or dance fees)   The…

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Ballroom & Latin Competition Video Entries

Ballroom & Latin Competition Video Entries

WOULD YOU LIKE TO REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY IN DWC’S BALLROOM & LATIN STYLE COMPETITION AT CINECITTÀ WORLD IN ROME JUNE 26TH – 4TH JULY 2020 Classes will be in the following categories : Mini - Aged 9 and under on the 1st January…

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Cinecitta World, DWC World Finals

Cinecitta World, DWC World Finals

IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Dance World Cup finals in 2020 are being held in Cinecitta World, Rome from 26 June to 04 July and not at The Cinecitta Studio.  Cinecitta World is a large park with amusement rides which is situated on the…

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Best sporting event in Braga 2019

Best sporting event in Braga 2019

LINK TO NEWS ARTICLE  Dance World Cup are delighted to have won an award for the best sporting event in Braga 2019, for our Finals held there this summer. Ricardo Costa (representative for DWC) was presented with the trophy by Hortense…

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The Republic of Ireland Qualifier

The Republic of Ireland Qualifier

We are pleased to announce that The Republic of Ireland will be having their Qualifier on the, 21st and 22nd of March 2020. (Please note: the venue has changed and will be updated once finalized) For more information on the qualifier please…

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DWC Brazil Qualifier

DWC Brazil Qualifier

We are pleased to announce that the DWC Brazil Qualifier will be taking place on 13 December 2019. For more information on the qualifier please…

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Dance World Cup 2020 Fees

Dance World Cup 2020 Fees

                                        Memberships 2020 : 10 Euro per dancer 2020 fees Event…

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Northern Italian 2020 Qualifier

Northern Italian 2020 Qualifier

Northern Italian Qualifier 2020 DWC are delighted to confirm that the Northern Italian qualifier will be held on the 8th and 9th of February 2020 at LEVICO TERME in the region of TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE. More details to follow soon as well as the dates…

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World Dance Challenge

World Dance Challenge

World Dance Challenge - Experience It All World Dance Challenge is a new and exciting International dance event for dance schools. A complete dance experience for dancers of all different standards. COMPETE in multiple rounds against dancers from all…

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Design a T-shirt Winners

Design a T-shirt Winners

2019 Design a T-shirt Competition - Winners The executive at Fine Designs was so impressed with not only the variety, but the standard of drawing ability and colour used for all the wonderful designs sent in this year. Congratulations to all of you. The…

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In Association with Ballet Rosa

In Association with Ballet Rosa

Dance World Cup is delighted to announce a major sponsorship deal with Ballet Rosa for the next three years, commencing from September 2019. As of September 2019 all of our DWC official qualifiers and the Finals will carry our new logo and branding. …

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It Is Official!

It Is Official!

DANCE WORLD CUP SMASHES ALL RECORDS FOR DANCERS IN DWC, BRAGA - PORTUGAL We have some exciting news to share!! IT IS OFFICIAL!!! DANCE WORLD CUP SMASHES ALL RECORDS FOR DANCERS IN DWC, BRAGA - PORTUGAL We are delighted to announce that our competition…

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Dance World Cup 2019 Summer School

Dance World Cup 2019 Summer School

Dance World Cup Summer School Places are filling up fast for the Dance World Cup Summer School, taking place from 10 - 16 August 2019 in the Channel Islands, Jersey! Book with us now to avoid any disappointment! Please feel free to send DWC Head Office…

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DWC Educational Press Release

DWC Educational Press Release

DWC are delighted to announce our new Educational Programme for dancers attending the Finals of our competition in Portugal 2019. We will be holding weekend Masterclasses in Autumn 2019 for the highest point scorers in the following genres: - Children…

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DWC Digital Certificates

DWC Digital Certificates

Dance World Cup Digital Certificates Dance World Cup are pleased to announce that digital certificates will be issued at this year’s Finals in Braga, Portugal. The digital certificates will be available to download online at any time after prize…

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Congratulations to Alexandre Joaquim

Congratulations to Alexandre Joaquim

Congratulations to Alexandre Joaquim Alexandre Joaquim,18, of Portugal , winner of the Most Outstanding Performer under 13 of Dance World Cup  Finals 2014 in Lagoa, Portugal, has continued his path from a gifted youth with Company de…

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DWC Croatia Website and Qualifier

DWC Croatia Website and Qualifier

  DWC Croatia Qualifier and Website DWC Croatia Qualifier will be taking place in Zagreb at the Plaza Event Centar (ex Hypo Event Centar) from 9-10 March 2019. Head over to https://www.dwc-croatia.com/ for all the latest news…

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DWC Merchandise Christmas Sale

DWC Merchandise Christmas Sale

DWC Merchandise Christmas Sale For all those struggling to get into the Festive Spirit, Dance World Cup is having a sale on all merchandise to get you in the right mood. Head over to http://www.dwcworld.com/merch for all the latest offers and…

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Ireland Qualifier by Video Entry

Ireland Qualifier by Video Entry

Ireland Qualifier by Video Entry Dance World Cup would like to confirm that all dance schools from the Repuplic of Ireland can qualify for the DWC Finals in Braga, Portugal by video entry.  Please contact Jo Arnett directly at jo.arnett@dwc-uk.com

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Moline Travel - Official Travel Agency

Moline Travel - Official Travel Agency

Official Travel Agency for DWC Announced - Moline Travel   DWC Limited are delighted to announce that we have signed a three year travel agreement with Moliné Travel, as the “official and recommended travel agency”…

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Updated Rules for 2019

Updated Rules for 2019

Updated rules for 2019 have been released. Click here to view.

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Design a T-shirt Winner

Design a T-shirt Winner

We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Gabi Pocas, for winning our design a T-shirt competition!  Gabi received a prize of a sweatshirt hoodie, t-shirt and canvas bag with her design on! Wow, how fun!! The competition was judged by…

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Thank you to our 2018 DWC World Finals Sponsors

Thank you to our 2018 DWC World Finals Sponsors

  DWC would like to thank once again our sponsors for the 2018 World Finals and also the companies that kindly donated summer school and full-time scholarships to some of our winners. Sponsors: London Studio Bird College So Dance Por Alegria Fine…

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Message from our Patron Bonnie Lythgoe

Message from our Patron Bonnie Lythgoe

Message from our Patron Bonnie Lythgoe to all the competitors at the 2018 World Finals in Sitges, Spain.                                …

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Watch the entire DWC Finals Live on any device

Watch the entire DWC Finals Live on any device

Make sure your family and friends can watch every second of the Dance World Cup Finals LIVE with Club Wow. Live streaming is completely free of charge and this year we're providing comprehensive coverage from both the Meliá Sitges stage…

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Urgent reminder to all Spanish dancers

Urgent reminder to all Spanish dancers

URGENT REMINDER TO ALL SPANISH DANCERS Please remember to bring your 2018 membership card with you to the finals – DWC will not be reprinting  unless you have lost it,  there will be a charge of Euro 5.00 to replace it.   SPANISH…

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DWC 2018 T-shirt Winners

DWC 2018 T-shirt Winners

DWC 2018 T-shirt Winners Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered this year – the designs were truly amazing - the competition was judged by Fine Designs.   1st Gabriela Pocas Portugal (prize of sweatshirt hoodie,…

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Masterclasses 2018 Sitges

Masterclasses 2018 Sitges

We are delighted to announce that the masterclasses are now available to book for the DWC World Finals…

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BOP Summer School Scholarship

BOP Summer School Scholarship

Dance World Cup is delighted to advise all senior dancers that BOP jazz theatre Company is offering a summer school scholarship to one of the winners at the DWC 2018 Finals in Stiges. (scholarship is for tuition only- flight and accommodation not included) Body…

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2018 Finals Sponsor : Bird College

2018 Finals Sponsor : Bird College

DWC is delighted to announce that Bird College will be supporting our solo Song and Dance sections and our solo Tap sections  for our finals in Sitges this year. Bird College have over seventy years of experience in providing professional vocational…

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2018 Finals Sponsor : Adjuntament de Sitges

2018 Finals Sponsor : Adjuntament de Sitges

DWC is delighted to announce that the Adjuntament de  Sitges will be supporting our solo Hip Hop and commercial sections at the finals in June. The…

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2018 Finals Sponsor : So Danca

2018 Finals Sponsor : So Danca

DWC is delighted to announce that Só Dança will be supporting our solo modern, solo jazz and solo show dance sections of the finals this June. So Danca is recognized as an industry leader for high quality dance shoes and dancewear…

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2018 Finals Sponsor : London Studio Centre

2018 Finals Sponsor : London Studio Centre

DWC  is delighted to announce that London Studio Centre will be supporting our solo ballet sections (neoclassical/classical and repertoire) for out finals in Sitges this year. London Studio Centre has an outstanding international reputation, offering…

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DWC 2018 Design a T-shirt Competition

DWC 2018 Design a T-shirt Competition

  DWC 2018 Design a T-shirt Competition.   Start date            Saturday 26 May 2018 Closing date       Saturday 9 June 2018   Please send …

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Studio Space to rent in Sitges to practice

Studio Space to rent in Sitges to practice

Studio Space to rent in Sitges to practice       The Institute of Arts Barcelona, situated in Sitges, is offering dance schools excellent studio space to rent to practice during the competition week. Please contact a.matas@iabarcelona.es…

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2018 World Finals - Stages

2018 World Finals - Stages

Update on the stages for the 2018 DWC World Finals in Sitges, Spain. The main stage is still at the Melia Hotel and we are delighted to have secured the second stage now at El Prado, an indoor theatre in Sitges Town approx 15 mins walk from the Melia. Fully…

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Entries & Music for Sitges Finals 2018

Entries & Music for Sitges Finals 2018

MESSAGE FROM JOHN GRIMSHAW – CHAIRMAN OF DWC   Dear Dance teachers   Please note that the closing day for Dance World Cup finals in Sitges  is less than 1 month away.     DWC will not accept any entries  or…

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Main Stage Dimensions - Melia Hotel

Main Stage Dimensions - Melia Hotel

DWC would like to inform all dancers and teachers of the stage dimensions of the stage in the Melia Hotel.

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Sitges Apartments - StaySitges

Sitges Apartments - StaySitges

DWC have been given details of an apartment rental company who is happy for teachers and parents to contact them to assist in finding accommodation in Sitges during the finals in 2018.  StaySitges are a fully licensed Spanish registered company.…

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Accommodation Hotel Melia

Accommodation Hotel Melia

Accommodation at the Melia   The release of the accommodation at the Melia will take place on Wednesday 25 October at 11am European time. The link will open on Wednesday 25 October at 11am European time.   Melia Accommodation for Dance…

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Important Announcement

Important Announcement

DWC would like to advise all dancers teachers and parents that the hotel Melia is having a technical problem with the accommodation link. The link will not be available on Friday 20 October as previously stated.  The release of the accommodation…

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Hotel Sitges Association

Hotel Sitges Association

   DWC is delighted to be working with the Sitges Hotel Association Gremi d'hostaleria de Sitges who are happy to assist dancers/teachers and parents in finding suitable accommodation for their stay in Sitges during the finals…

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Important Announcement from the Chairman

Important Announcement from the Chairman

DWC would like to apologise to Cris Penfold and others for comments made  by members of  Team Germany on their  social media  site during  the finals  in Offenburg . DWC will not tolerate behaviour like this and the instigator…

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DWC T Shirt Competition Winner

DWC T Shirt Competition Winner

  DWC is delighted to announce that the T shirt competition winner for 2017 is Melody Chan, Aged 7 years from Wootton Bassett School of Dance. Congratulations Melody. You will receive a T shirt and Hoodie at the finals with your winning design…

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DWC T-Shirt Competition

DWC T-Shirt Competition

For 2017, Dance World Cup is holding a  design a T-shirt competition  open to all participants of the finals. The winner of the design will have their artwork printed onto a t-shirt and hoodie of their choice from the Fine Designs shop.   The…

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Club WoW Spain 2017

Club WoW Spain 2017

We are delighted to announce that Club Wow will be making it possible to watch the Dance World Cup Spain Qualifier live from any device! The Dance…

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Qualifier 2017

Bosnia and Herzegovina Qualifier 2017

Dance World Cup is delighted to announce that Bosnia and Herzegovina will be holding their first qualifier for the DWC finals!          The qualifier will be held at the Bosnian National Theatre in Zeneca on 11 February…

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Germany Finals Accommodation

Germany Finals Accommodation

Click here for more information and to book accommodation for the DWC World Finals 2017 in Germany.

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ISRAEL Dance World Cup Qualifier 2017

ISRAEL Dance World Cup Qualifier 2017

DWC are delighted to announce that we will have our first DWC Qualifier in ISRAEL next year! We can not wait to welcome our dancing friends from a new country!  The qualifier will be held at the Cultural Hall in Netanya.  15th February…

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ASIAN Dance World Cup Qualifier 2017

ASIAN Dance World Cup Qualifier 2017

ASIAN Dance World Cup Qualifier 2017 Dance World Cup is very excited to announce the first ever Asian Dance World Cup qualifier for 2017.  This will be held in Hong Kong on 14, 15 and 16 April in the Y Theatre, Youth Square, Chai Wan, Hong…

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Professional Dance Photographer

Professional Dance Photographer

Professional dance photographer Dasa Wharton will be offering studio photoshoots at Fort Regent during Bloch Dance World Cup 2016. For prices and more…

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Getting Around Jersey

Getting Around Jersey

Getting Around Jersey!   Bloch Dance World Cup are very pleased to announce that LibertyBus are offering a great rate for travel on the island's bus service for Dance World Cup! Explore the island by bus with a Hop-on Hop-off unlimited travel…

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Dance World Cup 2016 Finals logo!

Dance World Cup 2016 Finals logo!

Dance World Cup 2016 Finals logo!   Introducing the new Dance World Cup logo for the 2016 Finals…

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Accommodation in Jersey

Accommodation in Jersey

For all Accommodation enquires please contact the guys at C.I Travel group.

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Traveling to Jersey?

Traveling to Jersey?

Here you will find all the latest information on making the Journey to the 2016 Finals.

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First ever South American qualifier

First ever South American qualifier

First ever South American qualifier     Dance World Cup are delighted to announce our first ever South American qualifier to be held in Argentina in December 2015 with our franchise partners "Fitness Group".       We…

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Dance teachers we need your help!

Dance teachers we need your help!

Dance teachers we need your help!     If you are planning on entering dancers for Dance World Cup Jersey 2016, please complete our survey about your travel plans and you will not only help us to make sure travel to Jersey will be as smooth…

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DWC Prestigious Spot at Dance World Proms

DWC Prestigious Spot at Dance World Proms

DWC Prestigious Spot at Dance World Proms     Dance World Cup are delighted to confirm that we have once again been awarded a prestigious spot at Dance World Proms to be held at the Royal Albert Hall in November 2015. As our representatives…

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Fitness Group Argentina to represent DWC

Fitness Group Argentina to represent DWC

Fitness Group Argentina to represent DWC     It is with great pleasure to inform you that DWC have signed an agreement for Fitness Group Argentina to be our global South American representatives for future DWC competitions.       Check…

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