Dear Dancer / Dance School,

 

We would be delighted to welcome you and your school or studio’s dancers to the Dance World Cup 2026 World Finals in Dublin, Ireland.

Please note that all dance schools and dancers must first be registered on the DWC entry system and officially qualify before entering the DWC World Finals.

 

Information about current live country qualifiers is available on our website page at Country Qualifiers 2026
 

Only if no live qualifier event is scheduled in your country, we invite you to submit a video entry to qualify for the 2026 DWC World Finals.

 

Qualifier & Finals Entry Information:

Entry Deadlines

  • All video entries must be submitted by 1 March 2026, unless a later deadline has been agreed directly with DWC-approved dance schools.

  • Ensure all submissions and payments are made on time to avoid disappointment or disqualification.

  • For submission instructions, see the “How & Where to Submit Your Videos” section below.

 

Entry Fees – Country Qualifier Stage

  • Once your videos are uploaded, the Qualifier registration fees will automatically appear on your school’s account.

 

How to View Your Results

  • Results will be released on the scheduled date shown on your country’s Country Qualifier page.

  • You can access your results by:

    1. Logging into the DWC Entry Portal, as illustrated further below.

    2. Selecting your School Account.

    3. Clicking on the “Results” menu tab.

 

Once Qualified for the Finals:

If your entry has qualified, it is eligible to be included in the DWC 2026 World Finals schedule.

Finals entries must be submitted and confirmed on your online school account before the official deadline to ensure inclusion in the World Finals performance programme.

Please note that an additional Finals entry registration fee is required to complete your registration. Entries will only be confirmed once full payment and all music uploads have been received. For payment details, visit: DWC Fees 2026

 

Visa Applications & Invitation Letter Requests – DWC Finals

Entrants and supporters who require a visa to enter Ireland should be aware that visa application appointments must be booked well in advance, as processing times can take up to 3 months. We strongly recommend starting the visa application process as early as possible to avoid any issues with attending the Finals.

Unfortunately, DWC cannot, under any circumstances, contact embassies or visa centres to expedite applications.The responsibility for managing the visa process rests solely with the applicant.

If you need an official invitation letter from DWC for your visa application, email dance@dwcworld.com​ with:

  • Full names, dates of birth, and passport numbers of all dancers, teachers, and parents (if applicable)

  • Dance school name and address

We will issue a letter confirming your attendance at the Finals for inclusion with your visa application once all dancers’ entries have been approved and full payment of Qualifier and Finals registration fees has been received.

 

How & Where to Submit Your Videos

Submit videos by uploading them via your registered dance school account on the DWC Entry System.

Visit https://dwcentries.com/login and then enter your login details in the space provided.

If you haven’t registered your dance school and dancers yet, you can do so by following the steps on the Register New Account blue button.

Entering the Video Qualifier and Finals:

  • Video Qualifier: Once logged into the DWC Entry System, go to the Competitions menu tab, select Change/Join Competition, and select the 2026 Video Qualifier button. Add all dancers and entry names to your account, then upload the video for each entry in place of music.

  • Finals: For qualified entries, use the same process and select the 2026 Finals option once submissions open. Add all dancers and entries you wish to take to the Finals, then upload the music for each entry.

  • It is important to note that entries without uploaded music and confirmed full payment by the Finals submission deadline cannot be guaranteed a place in the Finals programme.

 

The following requirements are very important to keep in mind when filming your video submissions before uploading:

  • You may record a new video of your routines or use a video from another event or competition.
  • Videos must be in MPEG-4 (MP4) format and no larger than 300MB, with a minimum 720p resolution.
  • Videos must be in landscape (horizontal) format.
  • The full body view of the dancer from beginning to end of filming must be seen, dancer’s feet must be always visible.
  • Ensure that all dancers in a duet/trio, quartet or group are always visible.
  • For solo and duet/trio routines, zoom in enough so that the dancers are clearly seen, but keeping the full body view of the dancers visible the entire performance.  
  • For best results, the recording should be done in a well-lit area so that the dancer’s facial expression, feet, hands, and all movements can be clearly seen.
  • The use of a tripod is strongly recommended to ensure a stable image.
  • Filming in front of an open window during daylight must be avoided so there are no shades on the dancers. Lights shining from the back of the dancers to be avoided.
  • Teachers or any voices should not be heard during the recording, and no one should be visible in the video except the dancer who is performing.
  • Ensure the sound/music is close enough to the camera so that it is clear. Adding of the music to the recording afterwards is allowed.
  • Dancer to wear costume or adequate dance wear with light stage makeup.
  • Videos over the time limit will only be judged up to the point where the time limit is reached. Music over the time limit will not be accepted for entries for the finals, even if the video submitted for the video qualifier was over the time limit.

Please adhere to the time limits allowed for each dance as per the DWC rules 2025 that can be found on our website at https://dwcworld.com/rules_2025

 

We’re here to support you throughout the entire process. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out on email at dance@dwcworld.com 

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Dance World Cup World Finals in Dublin, Ireland!