PROJECT X J&J 2027 — Bachata Social World Cup Qualifier 🏆🌍
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This year, the Project X competition takes a major step forward.
Project X Bachata Festival is now an official European Qualifier for the Bachata Social World Cup.
That means the floor in Riga becomes part of something much bigger — a European qualification journey bringing dancers from across the continent closer to the Bachata Social World Cup.
Last edition, all competition spots were taken well before the festival.
For 2027, we’re doubling the capacity.
60 dancers. Your road to the World Cup can start in Riga.
🔹 COMPETITION FORMAT
• No partner needed
• Partners are matched randomly
• Improvised social dancing only
• Participants compete individually as Leaders or Followers
• Partners rotate throughout the competition
Competition stages:
• Preliminary Round
• Semi-Final
• Final
🔹 CATEGORY
Open Level
Teachers and professional dancers are welcome.
Maximum 60 participants.
⚠️ Spots are limited.
🔹 SCHEDULE
📅 Saturday · April 17, 2027
📍 Project X Bachata Festival · Riga, Latvia
Exact competition time: TBA
Participants must be ready 30 minutes before the competition starts.
🔹 REGISTRATION
💸 Competition fee: 20€
Registration takes place directly through the official Bachata Social World Cup platform:
👉 https://bachatasocialworldcup.com/qualifiers/latvia-qualifier-2027
A valid Project X Festival full or party pass is required to participate.
🔹 JUDGING
Dancers are evaluated individually as Leaders or Followers.
Judging will focus on:
• Connection & Lead / Follow
• Musicality
• Technique & Control
• Adaptability
• Presence
The official judging panel will be announced later.
🔹 PRIZES
Prizes: TBA
As an official European Qualifier, the competition also gives dancers the opportunity to earn their place at the Bachata Social World Cup.
🔹 GENERAL RULES
• Number tag must remain clearly visible
• Participants must follow competition staff instructions
• Acrobatics where both feet leave the ground or go above the partner’s head are not allowed
• Respect, safety and social dance values are mandatory
Last year, the goal was to get onto the floor.
This year, that floor can take you further.
Registration is open now. 🩵
Project X Bachata Festival is now an official European Qualifier for the Bachata Social World Cup.
That means the floor in Riga becomes part of something much bigger — a European qualification journey bringing dancers from across the continent closer to the Bachata Social World Cup.
Last edition, all competition spots were taken well before the festival.
For 2027, we’re doubling the capacity.
60 dancers. Your road to the World Cup can start in Riga.
🔹 COMPETITION FORMAT
• No partner needed
• Partners are matched randomly
• Improvised social dancing only
• Participants compete individually as Leaders or Followers
• Partners rotate throughout the competition
Competition stages:
• Preliminary Round
• Semi-Final
• Final
🔹 CATEGORY
Open Level
Teachers and professional dancers are welcome.
Maximum 60 participants.
⚠️ Spots are limited.
🔹 SCHEDULE
📅 Saturday · April 17, 2027
📍 Project X Bachata Festival · Riga, Latvia
Exact competition time: TBA
Participants must be ready 30 minutes before the competition starts.
🔹 REGISTRATION
💸 Competition fee: 20€
Registration takes place directly through the official Bachata Social World Cup platform:
👉 https://bachatasocialworldcup.com/qualifiers/latvia-qualifier-2027
A valid Project X Festival full or party pass is required to participate.
🔹 JUDGING
Dancers are evaluated individually as Leaders or Followers.
Judging will focus on:
• Connection & Lead / Follow
• Musicality
• Technique & Control
• Adaptability
• Presence
The official judging panel will be announced later.
🔹 PRIZES
Prizes: TBA
As an official European Qualifier, the competition also gives dancers the opportunity to earn their place at the Bachata Social World Cup.
🔹 GENERAL RULES
• Number tag must remain clearly visible
• Participants must follow competition staff instructions
• Acrobatics where both feet leave the ground or go above the partner’s head are not allowed
• Respect, safety and social dance values are mandatory
Last year, the goal was to get onto the floor.
This year, that floor can take you further.
Registration is open now. 🩵
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