Dancing with the Teacher (Pro-Am)

8th Kalamata Dance Cup · Greek Open Championship 2026

Your teacher.
Your journey.
Your stage.

Discover Pro-Am: a student and a professional teacher, sharing the floor through preparation, partnership and performance.

Kalamata Dance Cup 2026 Official Event Poster
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Standard Ballroom Latin American Smooth American Rhythm Argentine Tango
DanceSport: Saturday, 14 November 2026 Venue: TENTA Indoor Stadium, Kalamata Greece
Progress through partnership

Dance with the teacher. Grow as a performer.

Pro-Am brings the support of your lessons onto the competition floor. Your teacher is your partner as you develop confidence, technique and your own performance identity.

01 · LEARN

Focused guidance

Build timing, movement and musicality with a partner who understands your strengths and training goals.

02 · PERFORM

A shared experience

Enjoy the atmosphere of an international dance event and the excitement of bringing your preparation to the floor.

03 · PROGRESS

A goal to work towards

Choose suitable entries with your teacher and turn regular training into a clear, achievable competition journey.

Teacher–Student division: An additional division offers amateur instructors the opportunity to participate alongside their students. Select the appropriate division when registering.
Find your starting point

Choose your challenge.

Skill levels

Beginners Bronze Silver Gold

Work with your teacher to select the level that fits your preparation.

Age groups

Under 25 25–34 35–45 46–55 56–65 Over 65

Check the registration system for the categories available in your selected event.

Ways to compete

  • Single-dance entries
  • 3-Dance Scholarships
  • 5-Dance Scholarships
  • Rising Star Scholarships, where offered
Category availability and permitted age or level changes follow the event rules. Confirm your selection before submitting entries.
More opportunities to dance

Clear entry fees. Paid by the student.

The published Pro-Am entry fees below apply to the student only.

1 category

€25

per student

Each additional category

+€7

per student, after the first two categories

Example: Three categories total €42 per student; four categories total €49. Confirm Scholarship entry charges in the registration system.
Pro-Am Scholarships · Latin & Standard

Your partnership. A bigger challenge.

Take on a complete 3-Dance or 5-Dance event, performing the selected dances consecutively. Scholarship competition brings consistency, versatility and partnership into focus.

1st Place Reward €100 Cash prize
2nd Place Reward €50 Cash prize
3rd Place Reward 2 Entries Pro-Am single-dance entries

Scholarship dance programmes

3-Dance Standard Waltz · Tango · Quickstep
3-Dance Latin Samba · Cha-Cha · Rumba
5-Dance events Select the available Latin or Standard Scholarship in the registration system.

Eligibility & judging

For Scholarship and Rising Star Scholarship participation, couples must also register for and dance Single Dances in the same style.

Results reflect the couple’s performance, with judges’ marks tabulated across all dances of the event.

Check the registration requirements for your selected division, including the required Single Dances.

Make the most of KDC

Prepare. Perform. Enjoy Kalamata.

1

Plan with your teacher

Choose your dance styles, suitable levels and entries. Include the required Single Dances if entering a Scholarship.

2

Train with the Masters

Friday, 13 November 2026: workshops at the event stadium, free for registered athletes.

3

Step onto the floor

Saturday, 14 November 2026: DanceSport competition at TENTA. Arrive at least one hour before your scheduled event.

Plan your weekend: Friday 13 November — Workshops · Saturday 14 November — DanceSport, with Gala at 18:30 · Sunday 15 November — Performing Arts. The final competition programme is scheduled for publication 10 days before the event.
Useful information

Before you register.

Do I need to find a separate dance partner?

No. In Pro-Am, you compete with your professional teacher. Discuss your participation and preparation with your teacher first.

Can I enter more than one dance style?

Multiple styles may be entered where offered. Choose the appropriate categories and check the final timetable with your teacher.

Can I enter only the Scholarship?

Scholarship and Rising Star Scholarship eligibility requires participation in Single Dances in the same style. Check the specific entry requirements before registering.

Where do I check categories and submit entries?

Use the KDC event listing on Contaste. Confirm the available categories, entry requirements and Scholarship charges before completing your registration.