Pro-Am Teacher • Student
A professional teacher. A dedicated student. One partnership. One stage. One extraordinary dance journey.
Explore Pro-Am 2026 →Pro-Am Dancing Explained
Pro-Am combines professional instruction with the excitement of competitive performance.
Professional + Student
A professional dance instructor partners with a student for competitions or shows, creating a focused teacher-student partnership built around technique, performance and progress.
The “Strictly” Connection
The format is similar in structure to the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, where a professional dancer guides a partner through performance and competition.
Teacher-Student Division
An additional Teacher-Student division gives amateur instructors the opportunity to compete alongside their students.
Built Around Partnership
Pro-Am removes the challenge of finding a compatible partner and gives students direct access to professional guidance, structured training and competitive experience.
Benefits of Pro-Am Dancing
Accelerated Learning
Dancing with a professional teacher can accelerate your development through direct guidance in technique, timing, musicality and performance — without the need to find a compatible dance partner.
Glamour & Fun
Pro-Am is a glamorous and highly enjoyable experience, combining the energy of competition with social interaction, entertainment and the excitement of performing on stage.
Choose Your Challenge
Levels
- Beginners
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Age Groups
- Under 25
- 25–34
- 35–45
- 46–55
- 56–65
- Over 65
Dance Styles
- Ballroom
- Latin
- Smooth
- Rhythm
- Argentine Tango
- And more
Flexible Participation
- Age and skill categories may vary by event.
- Dancers may often enter more than one style.
- Competitors may choose an appropriate higher skill level or lower age group where permitted by the event rules.
More Dancing. More Opportunities.
This year, KDC is revolutionizing its Pro-Am category by introducing a more affordable and equitable entry fee for students. The new pricing structure is designed to make it easier for students to participate in multiple entries and enjoy more of the competition experience.
Simple & Accessible Entry Fees
The following fees apply to the student only.
per student
per student
per student
Κατηγορίες Pro/Am
1 κατηγορία:
25€ / μόνον ο/η μαθητής/τρια
2 κατηγορίες:
35€ / μόνον ο/η μαθητής/τρια
Για κάθε επόμενη κατηγορία:
7€ / μόνον ο/η μαθητής/τρια
Pro-Am Latin Scholarship 2026
The Pro-Am 3-Dance or 5-Dance Scholarship Competition is designed to test the complete competitive partnership. Each Pro-Am couple must dance all three or five dances of the selected event consecutively.
3-Dance Standard
Waltz • Tango • Quickstep
3-Dance Latin
Samba • Cha-Cha • Rumba
The ranking of the couples , not simply the students, is determined by tabulation of the marks awarded by all judges across all dances.
The 3-Dance or 5-Dance Open Scholarship represents the highest level of Pro-Am competition.
Scholarship & Rising Star Eligibility
To be eligible for the Scholarship or Rising Star Scholarship competitions, the couple MUST dance and register for Single Dances in the same dance style they wish to dance in the Scholarship or Rising Star competition.
- Standard
- Latin American
- Rhythm – 5 Single Dances
- American Smooth
Your Teacher. Your Journey. Your Stage.
Experience the energy of Pro-Am competition at the 8th Kalamata Dance Cup 2026. Train, perform, compete and enjoy the journey.
Register for KDC 2026 →