Bachata Social Competition
Date of Competition: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Registration deadline: April 9, 2026
The competition includes two divisions:
Amateur Division
For participants who are not professionally paid for dancing or teaching Bachata.Professional Division
For participants who receive payment for dancing and/or teaching Bachata.
Participants are expected to register in the division that best reflects their current professional status.
The organizers reserve the right to review placements and move participants between divisions if necessary to ensure fairness.
Official registration:
Bachata Social World Cup – PRO
Bachata Social World Cup – AMATEUR
IMPORTANT — Registration Requirements
All participants must register through the official BSWC platform.
During registration you must:
- Create your personal competitor profile
- Upload a clear profile photo
- Complete all required information
Your photo is mandatory and will be used for:
- identification during the competition
- competitor management within the system
- official participant listings
- custom event overlays that you can share on social media to show you are competing
Incomplete profiles (especially without a photo) may not be accepted!
Competition Format
The competition follows a Jack & Jill–inspired social dance format with randomly assigned partners.
Depending on the number of participants in each role, the event may include Preliminary Round, Semi-Finals, and Finals.
All rounds will take place during one day of the festival.
The exact structure, number of heats, and progression will be determined by the organizers to ensure a fair, efficient, and enjoyable competition experience.
The format is designed to evaluate individual social dancing skills, musicality, adaptability with different partners, and the ability to create a comfortable and enjoyable social dance experience.
Judging
Each dancer will be evaluated individually in their role as Leader or Follower.
Judging focuses on the overall quality of social dancing, including technique, musical interpretation, connection, communication, personal style, adaptability, and positive presence on the dance floor.
The emphasis is on authentic social dancing rather than performance or choreography.
Judges:
Maykel & Mayra
Eduard & Maria
Daniel & Monika Rojewscy
🏆 Competition Prizes
Along with trophies and diplomas, we’ve prepared exciting prizes that will take your dance journey even further!
PRO Category
(Followers & Leaders)
🥇 1st Place
Teach your own class at elSol Bachata Festival 2027 – step onto the stage as an instructor and share your passion with dancers from around the world
VIP Pass for elSol Fall Festival 2026
🥈 2nd Place
Full Pass for elSol Tisno Dance City 2026
🥉 3rd Place
Party Pass for elSol Tisno Dance City 2026
AMATEUR Category
(Followers & Leaders)
🥇 1st Place
Full Pass for elSol Fall Festival 2027
🥈 2nd Place
Full Pass for elSol Tisno Dance City 2026
🥉 3rd Place
Party Pass for elSol Tisno Dance City 2026
Registration & Fees
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15 EUR – for participants who already have a valid ELSOL BACHATA 2026 event pass (Full Pass / Party Pass)
Competition fees are non-refundable.
Notes
- Registration closes April 9, 2026
- Participants must accept the competition rules during registration
- Organizers reserve the right to adjust the format if necessary
- Results will be processed through the official digital system
