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Exciting News! Pole Tricks Showcase – New Category Announcement 

This non-judged showcase category is open to artists who want to perform and share their skills on stage without competitive scoring. Focused on tricks-based pole, participants are invited to present dynamic combos, strength elements, spins, and inversions in a performance-style routine. Creativity, flow, and personal expression are encouraged—this is your space to entertain the audience, experiment, and enjoy the spotlight.

Registration is completed through the participation platform

REGISTER HERE

Portable Pole Dancing Lupit Pole, Powder Coated, 45mm – Features:
Minimum space requirement: diameter =2800 mm and minimum ceiling height =3050 mm
The platform consists of 6 matte, hard laminated panels.
Diameter =1600mm
Height =2905mm
Usable height (from pedestal to top) =2810mm
Excellent rotation ability (using automotive and aerospace technology).
The pole is made of two equal parts with HQ Lupit joints.
Very strong and rigid construction.
6 legs – each leg has 2 adjustable discs.
The outer discs are larger and have a large non-slip surface.
Total net weight = 80 kg,
Pole diameter: 45mm and
Easy to set up in 3-5 minutes.
Ultra-modern design, beautiful and smooth shapes.
At the top of the pole there is a ring to hang aerial silks if you want.

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Kalamata Dance Cup - Aerial Arts Edition, is honored for one more year to have been approoved by FEDEC (Fédération européenne des écoles de cirque professionnelles), co - founded by the European Union. The International KDC, spreading worldwide with amazing partnerships, participants and teachers from different countries with the mission to bring together the entire community of aerial acrobatics in Kalamata the "City of Dance" with the purpose of promoting and development of Aerial Arts. The Organizing Commiteee of KDC is extremely happy for this cooperetion as membre partner of this internationally recognised Federation and call all acrobats and aerial lovers to join us to share together our love for aerial acrobatics dance. 

Don't miss out!

6th Kalamata Dance Cup - Aerial Arts

JUNE 21 & 22, 2025

Aerial Acrobatics Competition & Aerial Showdance performances

'Dance Challenge Championships'

Competitions Events & Show Performances

 

FEDEC - Who are  they?.

FEDEC is a European and international network of about 70 members (2/3 of secondary, vocational and higher education circus schools and training programmes, and 1/3 of organisations involved in information, research and circus arts advocacy) located in more than 20 countries in Europe and beyond.

Founded in 1998 at the instigation of the first vocational circus arts schools, FEDEC is committed to supporting the development and evolution of training, teaching and creation in the field of circus arts.

Since it was founded, it has worked with European support networks for the development and evolution of training, teaching, creation and employment in the field of formal and non-formal education (LLL-Platform), arts education (EYCO, ELIA and AEC) and circus professionnal sector (CIRCOSTRADA).

Its members are key players in their countries, developing training systems and contributing to the structuring of various levels of education. Thanks to its member federations and partner members, FEDEC is a platform which represents over 500 schools and centres (50 for secondary, vocational and higher education training, continuing training and e-learning, and 350 leisure and youth circus centres).

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NEW CATEGORY

Welcome to the world of aerial acrobatics! If you're looking for an exciting and dynamic performance category that isn't competitive, then look no further than our new category, Show Dance.

In Show Dance, performers will have the opportunity to showcase their aerial acrobatic skills in a non-competitive environment. This means that there won't be any judges or scores, allowing performers to focus on expressing themselves through their art and pushing their limits without the added pressure of competition.

The only rule that applies to Show Dance is that performances must be within a certain duration, which will be determined by the competition organizers. This allows for a fair and consistent performance time for all participants.

One of the unique features of Show Dance is the professional video shooting of each performance. This means that each performer will have access to a high-quality video of their performance, free of charge. This is a great opportunity for performers to review and analyze their performance, as well as to use the video for promotional purposes.

In Show Dance, performers will have the freedom to choose their own music, choreography, and costume, allowing them to truly express themselves through their art. They can choose to perform solo or in a group, and can incorporate any aerial apparatus they prefer.

While Show Dance is a non-competitive category, there will still be an audience present to cheer on the performers and appreciate their artistry. This provides a great opportunity for performers to connect with the audience and showcase their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Whether you're an experienced aerialist or just starting out, Show Dance is the perfect category for you to showcase your skills and express yourself through your art. With the added benefit of a professional video of your performance, you'll be able to cherish and share your experience for years to come.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for our aerial acrobatics Festival in our official plattform (IN SHOW DANCE CATEGORY) and be sure to include Show Dance in your performance repertoire. We can't wait to see what you have in store!

 

 

 

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 AERIAL ACROBATICS DANCE CUP | 20 - 21 JUNE 2026

Become a supporter of the largest successful Dance Aerial Acrobatics Festival in Greece, 'Kalamata'

*More than 1.000 participants & visitors from Greece and abroad

*Huge and International publicity

For full information on the promotion services provided to the Sponsors, as well as individual participation in the Sponsorship Program & Promotion Program of the Event, it is recommended to contact the Event Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and tel: +306932426008).

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Γίνε χορηγός στο πιο μεγάλο εναέριο γεγονός της Πελοποννήσου. 

Μην χάσεις την ευκαιρία και προσεγγίσεις ένα νέο ακροατήριο που συνεχώς αυξάνεται. 

​Η τέχνη των εναερίων ακροβατικών επεκτείνεται σε όλη την Ελλάδα με χιλιάδες οπαδούς

KALAMATA AERIAL DANCE CUP | 20 - 21 IOYNIOY 2026

Κλειστό γήπεδο παραλίας Καλαμάτας.

Μην χάσεις την ευκαιρία να προσεγγίσεις ένα νέο ακροατήριο που συνεχώς αυξάνεται 

  • Τοποθέτησε stand/περίπτερο στο χώρο.

  • Τοποθέτησε banner στον χώρο του διαγωνισμού

  • Διαφήμισε τα προϊόντα σου 

  • Προώθησε τις υπηρεσίες σου

  • Διαφήμισε την επιχείρησή σου 

  • Γίνε χορηγός προιόντων 

  • Γίνε μόνιμος χορηγός της ιστοσελίδας μας

  • Πάνω από 1.000 άτομα, συμμετέχοντες, αθλητές, θεατές και συνοδοί

  • Πάνω από 400 καλλιτεχνικοί φορείς χορού από Ελλάδα και εξωτερικό
  • Τεράστια δημοσιότητα και προβολή σε ηλεκτρονικό και έντυπο τύπο, σε ραδιοφωνικούς και τηλεοπτικούς σταθμούς, Δελτία Τύπου, Συνέντευξη Τύπου, Forum & Δημόσιες Ομάδες πανελλαδικά & διεθνώς
  • Πολλά αγωνίσματα, πολλές κατηγορίες.

PLATINUM - T O T A L  B U D G E T : 5 0 0

Company logo on the wall of fame. Banner Space at the lobby. Distribution of your company flyer at the event Company. logo in all print/digital communication materials. Company mention at the event by the host. Company logo in KDC website – duration: 1 year. Post in KDC Facebook & Instagram page

GOLD - T O T A L  B U D G E T : 4 0 0

Company logo on the wall of fame. Banner Space at the lobby. Distribution of your company flyer at the event. Company logo in all print/digital communication materials. Company logo in KDC website – duration: 6 months. Post in KDC Facebook & Instagram page

SILVER - T O T A L  B U D G E T : 3 0 0

Company logo on the wall of fame. Banner Space at the lobby. Distribution of your company flyer at the event. Company logo in KDC website – duration: 3 months. Post in KDC Facebook & Instagram page

PRODUCT OR GIFT SPONSOR

  • Relevant products / gifts are provided as prizes to all winners

OR

  • Rewards are provided for the lottery. Minimum 4 products with a minimum value of 20 EUR per product.

OR

  •  Food/drink/snacks to volunteers and judges

 

INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS

If none of our sponsor packages are quite what you are after, why not customize a package of your own? Listed below are some sponsorship options.We welcome you  to choose as many options as you wish:

Stand in the venue for 2 days sailing products.......................250

Company mention at the event by the host..............................200

Company logo on the wall of fame..............................................150

Banner space in the lobby area.....................................................100

Distribution of your company flyer at the event.......................100

Company logo in all print/digital communication materials...100

Company logo in KDC website – duration: 1 year.....................50

Επικοινώνησε μαζί μας τηλεφωνικός στα 6932426008 και …….. ή στο 

e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 

 

ΠΑΡΟΧΕΣ ΧΟΡΗΓΙΑΣ - ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Σας ευχαριστούμε για την εμπιστοσύνη σας να υποστηρίξετε ως αρωγός αυτή τη μεγάλη αθλητική –διοργάνωση το Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Ακροβατικών Τεχνών που γίνεται κάθε χρόνο στην πόλη της Καλαμάτας και έχει φιλανθρωπικό σκοπό. Το χορηγικό πρόγραμμα της διήμερης διοργάνωσης παρέχει μια ουσιαστική ευκαιρία εταιρικής προβολής συνδέοντας τα προϊόντα ή τις υπηρεσίες σας με το “Διεθνές Challenge Χορού” στην πόλη της Καλαμάτας, οι εκδηλώσεις του οποίου αποτελούν πάντα μεγάλα αθλητικά – χορευτικά γεγονότα διεθνούς κύρους και σημασίας προσφέροντας μια μοναδική εμπειρία στην παραθαλάσσια Μεσσηνιακή πρωτεύουσα.  Επίσης, δίνεται η δυνατότητα άμεσης επικοινωνίας των προϊόντων του Χορηγού με μια μεγάλη (100.000 κάτοικοι) και κυρίως δυναμική αγορά όπως αυτή του Δήμου Καλαμάτας.

ΧΟΡΗΓΟΣ

  •  Προβολή μέσω περιπτέρου (stand)
  • Πρoβολή μέσω οθόνης στην είσοδο
  • Προβολή μέσω εντύπων 
  • Προβολή μέσω official site & social media της διοργάνωσης
  • Άλλες παροχές
  • Αξιοποίηση της βάσης δεδομένων εγγεγραμμένων συμμετεχόντων για σκοπούς data – based marketing της εταιρίας ή του προϊόντος.

Για πλήρη ενημέρωση για τις υπηρεσίες προβολής που παρέχονται στους Χορηγούς, αλλά και επιμέρους συμμετοχή στο Χορηγικό Πρόγραμμα & Πρόγραμμα  Προβολής της Διοργάνωσης συνιστάται η επικοινωνία με την Υπεύθυνη Διοργάνωσης 

 

Η ΣΥΝΕΡΓΑΣΙΑ ΜΑΣ

ΤΑ ΟΦΕΛΗ ΓΙΑ ΣΑΣ

Συνδέεστε και υποστηρίζετε ένα άθλημα αγαπητό, πρωτοποριακό και καινοτόμο για την Πελοπόννησο, που η δημοτικότητά του αυξάνεται συνεχώς και ραγδαία παγκοσμίως.

Συνδέεστε με μια διοργάνωση υψηλών προδιαγραφών μεγάλης δημοσιότητας και προβολής, που συγκεντρώνει πολύ κόσμο από όλη την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Προβάλλετε ένα εναλλακτικό προφίλ – brand awareness και rebranding. Προσεγγίζετε το κοινό σας από ένα διαφορετικό κανάλι, καθώς θα απευθυνθείτε σε ένα active κοινό όλων των ηλικιών αλλά και με ιδιαίτερες ευαισθησίες και αγάπη για τον χορό, την γυμναστική, τον αθλητισμό, το σώμα, την υγεία, την ομορφιά, την περιποίηση.

Προσεγγίζετε το κοινό σας με έναν δημιουργικό τρόπο που ο ανταγωνισμός δεν έχει σκεφτεί.

Επικοινωνείτε στο κοινό σας πόσο συμβάλλετε στην ενίσχυση αθλητικής κουλτούρας, τόσο γενικά, όσο και στην τοπική κοινωνία της Καλαμάτας αλλά και ολόκληρης της Πελοποννήσου και κυρίως στα νέα παιδιά αλλά και στους γονείς – συνοδούς τους.

Στηρίζετε την οικονομία του τόπου σε μια περίοδο που το έχει ανάγκη, καθώς είναι εκτός τουριστικής σεζόν.

Κάνετε το προσωπικό σας χαρούμενο! Υπεύθυνες εταιρείες γνωρίζουν πόσο σημαντικό είναι να εμπλέκεται το προσωπικό του σε δραστηριότητες που περιλαμβάνουν προσφορά και εθελοντισμό. Συζητήστε μαζί μας πως θα μπορούσαμε να τους αξιοποιήσουμε εθελοντικά.

Πιστεύουμε ότι ο τρόπος που θα προβληθείτε θα πρέπει να ταιριάζει στις ανάγκες της εταιρείας σας, στο προφίλ του προϊόντος σας και στο κοινό που θέλετε να απευθυνθείτε.

Πιστεύουμε ότι η ουσιαστική βιωματική εμπειρία των συμμετεχόντων και επισκεπτών θεατών στο Kalamata Dance Cup είναι αυτό που μας κάνει να εισπράττουμε την υπεραξία και εμείς οι διοργανωτές και βέβαια οι χορηγοί που μας υποστηρίζουν.

 

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Messinian Spa, Kalamata Dance Festival, Συκική, Pizza Fun, Ivory Stones, Lexa, Εταιρία Μεταφορών Σπουργίτης Trans, Νερό Ανδανία, Sokratis Samios Auto Service, E-Car Parking, Lakonizin Premium Greek Honey, Μάνης Γεύσεις, Τσάκαλος κατασκευές σιδήρου & αλουμινίου, Κομμωτήριο Ειρήνη, Αφοι Σουρέα, Οπτική Διάσταση, Kapola.gr, Herbalife Nutricion, The Dance Assistant, Lupit Pole, Vertical Wise, Salachi, Ellysian Luxury Hotel & Spa, Bellvedere Hotel, Agrovim, Costa Navarino, Messinian Union, Inomessiniaki, Νερά Ανδανία, Ποτοποιεία Κωστέα, Zerbera Ανθοπωλείο, The Shoe Mart, Lord Cafe, Alfa System, Akti Taygetos Hotel, Ζαχαροπλαστείο Απόλαυση,  Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης δεξιοτήτων ‘Προχωρώ’, Luna Lounge Cafe, Adelante Café-Bar, Κάρδαμο, Οινοπαντοπωλείο, Travel Center, Ήχος & Φως, Haikos Hotel, Galaxy Hotel, Κ.Α.Ν.Ε, Οπτική διάσταση, Navarino Taxi, SL Cute Couture, Platea,  Galerie de Beaute, Αίγλη café, Ambassador café, Alma Sport, Travel Center, Ζέρμπερα άνθη, Κέντρο Ποδολογίας Καλαμάτας, Emmanouela Atelier, Tonia coiffure, Το Ξημέρωμα Κουρκουτάς, Στου Κώστα Βασιλειάδη, Tartufo Ιταλικό εστιατόριο, Εστιατόριο Κεντρικόν, Εστιατόριο Οινοπαντοπωλείον, Corretto café, Ταβέρνες ‘Κάπως Αλλιώς’ & ‘Ο Σάκης’, Παλιακόν μεζεδοπωλείο, ψητοπωλείο Έλατος, Ρούμπος,  Ακαδημία ‘Τέχνη & Ομορφιά’,  Paint Plus Νταγιόπουλος,  Verdian Boxing Academy, Βιβλιοπ. Λυμερόπουλος κ.α

 

ΕΠΙΣΗΜΟ ΔΙΚΤΥΟ ΠΡΟΒΟΛΗΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΩΝΑ

Το επίσημο website του αγώνα είναι το: https://kalamatadancecup.com/

  • Μέσω του επίσημου website θα παρέχονται σε όλους τους ενδιαφερόμενους, συμμετέχοντες, φορείς, εταιρίες και media:

– Πληροφορίες για τους επισκέπτες στο Νομό Μεσσηνίας

– Όλα τα νέα της διοργάνωσης, οι υποστηρικτές, οι χορηγοί, οι πληροφορίες και το πρόγραμμα του Αγώνα

– Το φωτογραφικό υλικό του αγώνα αλλά και το επίσημο video μέσα από τα κανάλια επικοινωνίας μας.

– Δυνατότητα επικοινωνίας με την διοργάνωση: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Τα επίσημα social media του Διεθνούς Kalamata Dance Cup είναι: 
  • https://bit.ly/2yDSBkQ  YOUTUBE
  • KALAMATA AERIAL & ACRO DANCE CUP FACEBOOK 

  • Kalamata Aerial & Acro Dance Competition  INSTAGRAM

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About Kalamata Aerial & Acro Dance Cup 

Welcome to the Aerial & Acro Arts World

of 'Dance Challenge.'

7th KALAMATA AERIAL DANCE CUP 2026

DATE: 20 - 21 JUNE 2026

We are pleased to announce the Kalamata Aerial & Acro Cup World Festival that will take place on June 20 & 21 in Kalamata, Greece. The venue for the event is the Kalamata Seaside Indoor Stadium, and the range of categories in Aerial and Floor Acrobatics is quite extensive and includes all ages, levels (beginners, advanced, and professionals), both women & men, performing solo, in pairs, and in groups.

Official Platform of Registration is now OPEN until 25 May 2026 

REGISTER HERE

AERIAL ACROBATICS FESTIVAL & COMPETITION - KALAMATA, GREECE

  • AERIAL SILKS 
  • AERIAL SLING
  • AERIAL HOOP
  • TRAPEZE
  • ROPE
  • STRAPS

SOLO, DUO, TEAMS

KIDS - AMATEURS - PROFESSIONAL

BEGINNERS / ADVANCED / PROFESSIONAL - WOMEN - MEN - MIXE

 
A FEW WORDS FOR KDC

The 'Kalamata Dance Cup' or KDC is one of the most famous and well-organized dance championships in Greece. Our International Open Dance Events attract hundreds of participants from Greece and abroad and give artists from all over the world the opportunity to promote their work and showcase their talent...beyond limits. Beginner or advanced participants of all ages can demonstrate their abilities in the 'Dance Challenge' Championships, offering rich spectacles and intense emotions to our art-loving audience.

The International Kalamata Dance Cup Production Events are multidisciplinary Festivals of Arts, Sports & Gala Events, hosted by the official  Greek 'Dance Challenge'  Organization of Kalamata. KDC produces with love and passion world-class Aerial & Acro Arts & Festivals with Showdance Performances and more activities in the beautiful seaside Kalamata, the 'City of Dance'. The festival offers an amazing experience with a wonderful 'escape' dance weekend for artists, teachers, and parents. Kalamata is the meeting place of creative people, from where new cultural worldwide results can form.

Athletes from any sports, dance, and gymnastics clubs, associations, schools, universities, municipalities, etc., from all over the world are welcome to participate in the festival, as are any athletes regardless of whether they belong to a federation or not. Participation may also be in any form: solo, in pairs, as a trio, or even in teams.

Our mission is three-fold. Firstly, we wish to provide an opportunity for new artists and athletes of all ages to highlight their work and showcase their talent. Secondly, we aim to support organizations, gyms, schools, clubs, artists, educators, and students by promoting their work and achievements. Lastly, we hope to encourage the work of teachers and to honor the efforts they make in teaching this art to children, as we proudly recognize the hard work and dedication required by all: teachers, choreographers, and parents.

KDC welcomes plenty of dancers (amateurs or professionals) & acrobats from all over the world, Renowned Adjudicators, Expert Teachers, Famous Guests of the Acrobatics Community, in a great atmosphere with stylish lighting and decoration, and accompanied by amazing music. KDC provides rewarding, positive experiences for artists-athletes, teachers, and parents alike, offering plenty of extra activities such as excursions, guided tours, art projects, exhibitions, etc.

Last year's successful event also took place at the Kalamata Seaside Indoor Stadium. This venue is the only one in Kalamata that provides maximum safety for our aerial athletes, following inspection & certification of suitability by a specialized engineer. The festival was broadcast on one of the three national Hellenic television networks (ERT 3) with the aim of promoting aerial arts in Greece, while Live Streaming of the Event reached close to 3,000 views.

Kalamata Dance Cup Festival  Event - Aerial Arts Edition, for 2026, is honored to be under the auspices of FEDEC (Fédération européenne des écoles de cirque professionnelles), co - founded by the European Union, so it is spreading worldwide with amazing partnerships, participants, and teachers from different countries. KDC, always supported by the Municipality of Kalamata,  is also honored to be endorsed by the Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization under the motto "Visit Kalamata to dance".

DATE OF THE EVENT : June 20 & 21, 2026

VENUE: Municipal Stadium of Kalamata (Seaside)  | Messinia - Greece 

CLOSE ENTRIES: 25/5/2026

TEMPORARY SCHEDULE: Sling on Saturday | Silks on Sunday / Rehearsals: Friday night and Saturday in the morning.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: DANCE CHALLENGE GREECE 

UNDER THE AUSPICES: MUNICIPALITY  OF KALAMATA 

POWERED BY: POLISART EVENTS 

WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF: FEDEC

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF KDC AERIAL EDITION: Nina Drakou (+306932426008)

SCRUTINEERS: PolisArt Scating System by Nikos Mourgis

SPONSORS: VERTICAL WISE

 

 

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