Rules and Regulations

Eligibility and Registration

  • All registrations must be submitted through an official dance school.
  • Dance schools register their dancers on the DWC event system.
  • DWC/IDN Membership required for all participants.

Judging and Scoring

  • Judging Panel: International DWC judges and local judges (international judges outnumber local judges).
  • Minimum qualifying score: 70 points (required to qualify for DWC Finals).
  • Scoring criteria: Technique, Performance and Expression, Choreography, Musicality and Timing.
  • Judges' decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Awards

  • Medal/Certificate Distribution by Score:
    • Gold: 90 and above
    • Silver: 80-89
    • Bronze: 70-79
  • Special Awards for Winners:
    • Solo & Duet/Trio Winners: Free entry to the Finals for the winning dances
    • Small & Large Group Winners: Voucher towards entry fees for the Finals

Important Requirements

  • Dance schools must ensure routines meet DWC rules for choreography, costumes, and music.
  • Dancers must compete in appropriate age category with age verification.
  • Refer to DWC guidelines for detailed competition rules.