Dance World Cup Finals Ireland

About the Finals

The Dance World Cup Finals is the culminating event of the Dance World Cup season, bringing together dancers who have qualified through official national and international qualifying competitions worldwide.

Only dancers who have achieved the required qualifying score at an approved Dance World Cup qualifier are eligible to compete at the Finals. This ensures a consistently high standard of performance across all age groups and disciplines.

Location and Venue

The Dance World Cup Finals will take place in Ireland, using multiple professional theatre venues equipped to host world-class dance competitions. Performances will be held across several stages, allowing for a smooth and efficient competition schedule.

Final venue details, stage allocations, and performance schedules will be issued to registered schools once entries for the Finals have closed.

Competition Format

Dancers compete in their qualified disciplines and age categories, performing the routines that achieved qualification at their national or international qualifier.

All performances are judged by an international panel of Dance World Cup adjudicators using the official marking system. Awards are presented in each category, and top-scoring dancers may also be selected for Dance World Cup special awards and international programmes.

Eligibility and Rules

Only dancers and groups who have officially qualified during the 2026 season are permitted to enter the Dance World Cup Finals. Substitutions, changes to routines, or dancer line-ups are subject to Dance World Cup regulations.

All participants must comply with Dance World Cup rules regarding music, costumes, stage use, and conduct. These regulations are in place to ensure fairness, safety, and a professional environment for all competitors.