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 hosted our staff, judges, dancers, and supporters, was essential to this year's event's success. Additionally, the beauty of your city and the memorable experiences you offered have left us with lasting, unforgettable memories.

 

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to the PCC for hosting the 2024 DWC World Finals from June 27th to July 6th in Prague, Czech Republic.

Our prestigious event was made even more remarkable by your exceptional venue, which played a vital role in its success.

This year's extraordinary celebration of talent and international camaraderie featured 9,500 dancers from 54 countries and attracted 20,000 enthusiastic supporters, making it our most remarkable and largest event to date.

 

 

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible 37 world-renowned judges, who brought unparalleled energy and dedication from 8:30 am to 10:00 pm daily!

Your exceptional expertise truly shone brightly as you evaluated thousands of dazzling routines across three stages over 10 unforgettable days.

 

 

The excitement didn’t stop there - over 120 masterclasses, led by these esteemed judges and other industry legends, were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

 

     

 

  

 

A standout highlight was the AcroPAD classes, where Air Tracks added an extra dose of thrill and fun into both the classes and open sessions. 

Thank you AcroPAD! We were highly impressed by the phenomenal prizes you awarded to the Acro winners at this year's competition!

 

      

   

A massive shoutout to our incredible sponsors - your contributions were the heartbeat of our event, making it truly extraordinary!

We are deeply grateful to the exceptional dance colleges and academies for offering our talented dancers exciting opportunities through summer-schools and weekend workshops.

A special thank you to Brighton Academy, London Studio Centre, and Shockout for your generous scholarships for three-year degree courses.

Your support is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our young dancers!

 

 

A heartfelt thank you to Moliné Travel for your invaluable operational support, ensuring our staff and special guests' transport needs ran so smoothly.

 

And, as always, we greatly appreciate our wonderful, first-rate traders at the event!

Fine Designs, known for their expertise in custom on-site event apparel, delivered exceptional service that delighted and amazed our attendees.

Bravo to Ballet Rosa for their stunning selection of dancewear, shoes, gifts, and accessories. Their high-fashion designs, crafted from premium fabrics, are adored by dancers around the globe. Your contributions truly elevated our event!

 

 

In keeping with tradition, the standout moment of the event was undoubtedly the 2024 DWC World Finals kicking off with the grand Olympic-style Opening Ceremony on Friday, June 28th.

With 20,000 participants and their supporters parading with their country flags through Prague's Old Town to Wenceslas Square, the event was officially declared open to the cheers and excitement of everyone present.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And who could forget the spectacular special performances that graced the event?

We were thrilled by shows from the Japanese professional companies Kotan and Awaji World Ballet, as well as the dazzling Spanish National School dance show Enraizao.

 

 

 

 

The excitement was unstoppable during the prize givings after each session and at the four exquisite gala events, where the winning performances took centre stage. 

We were also thrilled to celebrate many Golden Ticket winners on stage, who will be enjoying a weekend of Masterclasses in Barcelona this September 2024!

The festivities were elevated by special appearances from Czech Prima Ballerina Daria Klimentova and American celebrity Abby Lee Miller from the hit TV series "Dance Moms."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were incredibly proud to present the newly formed DWC Junior Dance Company, which left audiences speechless with their debut of two spectacular pieces, choreographed by the renowned Richard Wherlock and supported by professional teachers from Basle Ballet Switzerland and Mr. Niall McMahon from Ireland.

 

 

It’s truly wonderful to look back on such a successful event. We extend our deepest thanks to every dancer, teacher, parent, supporter, sponsor, and judge who contributed to making the Dance World Cup 2024 a phenomenal success once again!

And last but certainly not least, none of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of our 160 event staff members, including volunteers, helpers, media, and technical staff. Your dedication was the backbone of the event, and we're so thankful for your exceptional commitment.

 

The 2024 DWC World Finals truly lived up to its reputation as the world’s greatest all-genre dance competition for children and young adults, beautifully fostering international friendships and celebrating the universal language of dance, all against the stunning backdrop of Prague. Staying true to our motto, it was indeed "Friendship through the language of dance!"

 

Now it’s that time of year again! Excitement is in the air as we gear up for another incredible celebration of dance with the 2025 DWC World Finals lying ahead.

We can’t wait to reunite with everyone and make this event even more unforgettable than before.