Welcome to the

WDA World Dance and Fitness Championship 2026!

Dates: 17-21 JUNE 2026
Location: Budapest, Hungary, Mészáros Ferenc Sports Hall

The excitement continues! After the unforgettable success of previous years, we are thrilled to announce that preparations for the 2026 WDA World Dance and Fitness Championship are officially underway!

We are also updating our rulebook to make the WDA experience even better!

Whether you're a passionate competitor, a dedicated coach, or a dance enthusiast, the WDA World Championship is your stage. This event brings together dancers from across the globe to compete, connect, and celebrate the beauty and diversity of dance.

What to Expect:

• International level competition across multiple styles and age groups

• Fair and transparent judging by a highly qualified international panel

• Unforgettable performances and professional event atmosphere

• A celebration of movement, creativity and passion

Stay tuned for full program details, categories, qualifications, and registration information. Be the first to know by following us on social media and checking back regularly.

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Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to welcome you to the WDA stage in 2026. Let’s make this another year to remember! 

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We are updating our rulebook to make the WDA experience even better!
Our goal is to create a fair, transparent, and enjoyable competition for everyone involved.

Stay tuned for the latest updates — we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!

WDA Rules 2026

Dear Dancers and Dance Schools!

I would like to briefly inform you about the WDA World Dance and Fitness Championships.

If you would like to participate in the 2026 World Championships, please first send an email to wda@WDAdanceworld.com stating: 

- which country you are from,

- whether you are applying on behalf of a dance school, dance competition organizer, or dance association,

- and which dance categories your competitors are in.

Please check the RULES before registration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

WDA World Dance and Fitness Championship 2026

Dates: 17-21 JUNE 2026

Location: Budapest, Hungary
Mészáros Ferenc Sports Hall

Start fee:

solo 35€

duo 30€/person

groups 15€/person

Entry fee for visitors 15 €

Further information about the competition:

The competition will last 5 days, and the planned program is as follows:

17-21 JUNE 2026

17 June Fitness Dance, Fitness Show, Acrobatic Show

18-19 or 20 June Dance Show, Fantasy Show, Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Contemporary 

20-21 June  Street Dance - Hip-hop,  FIT Dance (Aerobic and Acrobatic Rock&roll), Open ( Latin, Tap Dance, Majorette, Disco)

Those who are unable to attend the competition can follow the competition via live streaming.

Everyone is responsible for booking their own accommodation. We can provide accommodation recommendations, but given that 2,000-3,000 dancers will be participating in the World Championships, we are unable to make reservations for everyone.

This means that there are categories that are planned for 2 days, so it is worth booking accommodation for 2 nights, e.g. Dance Show Thursday-Friday, then book accommodation for Wednesday and Thursday, arrive on Wednesday, compete on Thursday and/or Friday, and spend the other day sightseeing wonderful city of Budapest.

Registration is online on the website, please adhere to the registration deadline.

Enter the accompanying coaches in the dance school's details and name the group leader.

Also enter the details required for invoicing here: the name, address, and tax number of the dance school.

We will keep in touch via email, so please check your mailbox regularly.

Until registration closes, you can return to the registration page to modify your entry or register a new competitor.

We will send the detailed program via email a few days after registration deadline.

We will send the start list with the start numbers two weeks before the competition.
The music must then be uploaded with the start number renamed.

Enter the accompanying coaches in the association's details and name the group leader.

Also enter the details required for invoicing here: the name, address, and tax number of the dance school.

Meals:

Food, drinks, and coffee will be available all day at the snack bar in the sports hall.

Hot lunch and dinner will be available to order, and I will send you the menu options.

The course of the competition:

Upon arrival at the sports hall, competitors can check in continuously, there is no need to come in the morning, just 1.5 hours before the time specified in the detailed program, so that there is time to change clothes, apply makeup, and warm up.

The stage is covered with 12x12 m ballet flooring,
and in the Fitness categories, 12x10 m tatami.

The stage is illuminated with spectacular lighting.

A LED display above the stage shows the start number of the contestant currently dancing.

The next 5 competitors should be ready at the start, on the left side of the stage.

For categories with more than 12 competitors, we will hold a preliminary round, and the start numbers of those who qualify for the final will be announced and posted on the start lists displayed on the wall.

The judges are internationally recognized experts.

The results are calculated using the skating system.

We close the program every day with an announcement of the results.

Before the Award Ceremony, we present certificates to the leaders of the dance schools.

We call all competitors to the stage, and everyone receives a diploma and a medal. The top three finishers also receive a cup.

Professional photos and videos will be taken during the competition, which you can purchase on site.

Unique T-shirts and hoodies with the WDA logo will be available for purchase so that you can cherish your memories of the competition for as long as possible.

Live stream every day – you will find the links on our Facebook page,

Start list will be available on the website.

Stay tuned:

www.facebook.com/WDAdanceworld
www.instagram.com/wda.dance.world/
www.WDAdanceworld.com