KDC Event Competition

Dance Syllabus

The following are lists of allowable figures, elements, and restrictions for Closed Syllabus & open Syllabus at CSIT & KDC Events.

These lists were developed to ensure a fair and even playing field for front-entrants of closed and open syllabus competitions.

and with the awareness that the syllabus contains the language and character of each dance..... Latin American Syllabus, Standard Syllabus

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KDC 2026
KDC 2026 • Official Competition Framework

Dance Regulations

8th Kalamata Dance Cup 2026

Official competition regulations, participation conditions, age requirements, music duration, competition levels, category mergers and athlete responsibilities.

All Ages All Dance Levels Official KDC Rules 2026 Edition

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.

A/S

Competition Levels

Pre-Championship and Championship competition levels.

Music Limits

Strict duration requirements apply to every format.

Official Documents

Access the complete KDC Rule Books and regulations.

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Terms & Conditions

The Kalamata Dance Cup is a DanceSport competition and festival open to everyone, regardless of age or dancing level.

Greek and foreign nationals
Members of academies and federations
Dance schools and clubs
Public and private schools
Gym members
Independent participants

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.

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Music Duration

Music duration limits are an essential part of the KDC competition regulations and must be strictly respected.

Standard Competition Limits
Solo & Duo 1:30
Trio 2:00
Small Groups 2:30
Large Groups 3:00

⚠ Show Dance Exception

Solo Show: 1:30 up to 1:40 minutes.
Duo, Trio & Couple Show: up to 2:00 minutes.

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Category Mergers

The Organizing Committee can merge categories when fewer than three entries are registered in a given category.

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Minimum Entries Categories with fewer than three entries may be merged.
A/S
All Competition Levels This applies to all group and solo categories, for both A Pre-Championship and S Championship participants.
Same Age Group Mergers will only occur when the categories belong to the same age group.
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Important To Know

Competition Conditions & Responsibilities

These provisions are particularly important for dancers, teachers, team managers and academies preparing for KDC 2026.

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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/S

Competition Rules Summary — Levels

All dance styles and age categories are split into (A) Pre-Championship and (S) Championship levels.

S

S Championship Competitors

May compete in the next age category. They are not allowed to compete in A Pre-Championship categories.

A

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.

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Violations

Breaking these rules will result in the dancer being automatically placed in the last position.

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Competition Levels

A clear distinction between Pre-Championship and Championship participation.

A

Pre-Championship

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.
S

Championship

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.
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Age & Group Rules

Age eligibility and group composition must be accurately declared during registration.

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Duo & Couple Categories

In Duo and Couple categories, the older dancer determines the age category in which the pair will participate.

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Groups

Groups may include a limited number of dancers from the next age category.

Group Size
Older Dancers
Up to 7 people
1
8 – 13 people
2
14 – 19 people
Up to 4
20 or more
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Example In a Juvenile I category of six dancers, one dancer can be from Juvenile II, but not from Junior I.

In Adult Groups, excluding Duo and Trio, consisting of at least four people, only one of them can be a teacher.

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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.

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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.

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Solo Age Upgrade

Each Solo category is entitled to upgrade up to one age category higher, but at the same dance level.

Example Solo Beginner Junior can also register in Solo A Pre-Championship Youth, just as Solo Youth can register in Solo Adult.

Rule Books

For complete technical details, regulations and discipline-specific requirements, consult the official KDC documentation.

KDC 2026 • Official Regulations • 2026 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.

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