Dance Regulations
Official competition regulations, participation conditions, age requirements, music duration, competition levels, category mergers and athlete responsibilities.
Regulations At A Glance
The essential competition framework every dancer, teacher, academy and team should understand before registration.
Open To All
All ages, dancing levels and participation backgrounds.
Competition Levels
Pre-Championship, Rising Stars and Championship.
Music Limits
Strict duration requirements apply to every format.
Official Documents
Access the complete KDC Rule Books and regulations.
Terms & Conditions
The Kalamata Dance Cup is a DanceSport competition and festival open to everyone, regardless of age or dancing level.
All dancers must accurately represent and adhere to the stated details of their participation, including Category Level, Age, Music Time Limit, and Number of Dancers.
Music Duration
Music duration limits are an essential part of the KDC competition regulations and must be strictly respected.
⚠ Show Dance Exception
Solo Show:
1:30 up to 1:40 minutes.
Duo, Trio & Couple Show:
up to 2:00 minutes.
Category Mergers
The Organizing Committee can merge categories when fewer than three entries are registered in a given category.
Competition Conditions & Responsibilities
These provisions are particularly important for dancers, teachers, team managers and academies preparing for KDC 2026.
Objections
If an objection is raised and proven valid, the team in question will automatically be moved to last place.
Dancer Punctuality
Dancers must arrive at the Sportshall at least one hour before their scheduled category. This allows sufficient time for potential program changes, including cancellations.
A Pre-Championship Competitors
May compete in the next age category, but must remain in A Pre-Championship categories. This applies to first-time participants in their category.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars provides a progression stage between Pre-Championship and Championship competition. Competitors must follow the published KDC Rising Stars category and age requirements.
S Championship Competitors
May compete in the next age category. They are not allowed to compete in A Pre-Championship categories.
Violations
Breaking these rules will result in the dancer being automatically placed in the last position.
Competition Levels
A progressive competition pathway from Pre-Championship through Rising Stars to Championship.
Pre-Championship (Performance) Level
For competitors participating in the A Pre-Championship level.
- May compete in the next age category.
- Must remain in A Pre-Championship categories.
- Applies to first-time participants in their category.
Rising Stars Level
The progression level between Pre-Championship and Championship competition.
- Designed for developing competitive dancers.
- Provides progression toward Championship level.
- Competitors follow the published KDC Rising Stars category and age requirements.
Championship Level
Championship-level competition for experienced competitors.
- May compete in the next age category.
- May compete in Championship categories.
- Cannot compete in A Pre-Championship categories.
Age & Group Rules
Age eligibility and group composition must be accurately declared during registration.
Duo & Couple Categories
In Duo and Couple categories, the older dancer determines the age category in which the pair will participate.
Groups
Groups are classified according to the total number of participating dancers.
Groups may include a limited number of dancers from the next age category.
In Adult Groups, excluding Duo and Trio, consisting of at least four people, only one of them can be a teacher.
Age Category
The age category is determined by the year of birth of the athlete.
All athletes in the categories Mini Kids, Juvenile I, Juvenile II, Junior I, Junior II and Youth must have proof of date of birth.
Minimum Entries
In the categories Juvenile I & Juvenile II, Junior I & Junior II, and Youth & Adult, there must be at least three entries.
Otherwise, the categories will be merged accordingly.
Solo Age Upgrade
Each Solo category is entitled to upgrade up to one age category higher, but at the same dance level.
Rule Books
For complete technical details, regulations and discipline-specific requirements, consult the official KDC documentation.
KDC Solos, Couples & Groups Rule Book
Official KDC general competition regulations.
OFFICIAL KDC COMPETITION LEVELS - Rule Book
Official KDC general competition regulations.
Contemporary & Ballet Rule Book
Official Greek edition.
The Variations
Kalamata Dance Challenge Classical Repertoire List.
Contemporary & Ballet Rules
Official English edition.
KDC Hip Hop Street Dance Technical Regulations 2026
Official KDC English edition.
Questions About The Rules?
If a category, age eligibility, competition level, music duration or registration condition is unclear, please contact the KDC Organizing Committee before completing your registration.
☎ CALL the Chairman of KDC • +30 694 562 6131