Berlin Open 2026 will bring together dancers from around the world for two exciting days of international Ballroom and Latin competition in the heart of Berlin. The event combines competitive energy, international atmosphere, and a wide range of categories for dancers of different ages and experience levels.
Join dancers from around the world for WDO amateur and professional Latin and Standard ranking events, GDO German Championships, Pro-Am divisions, amateur and Rising Star competitions, and open solo events.
Venue
The competition will take place at Hotel Palace Berlin, Budapester Str. 45, 10787 Berlin. The venue is close to central Berlin attractions and public transport connections.
Schedule
The daily program runs approximately from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The evening gala opens at 7:00 p.m. and features a ball tournament, international amateur and professional world-ranking events, and audience dancing between rounds. Times are approximate and may change.
What to Expect
- WDO Amateur and Professional Latin and Standard ranking events
- GDO German Championships for couples in Latin U12, U14, U19, U21 and Standard U12, U14
- GDO Professional Latin and Solo Latin U14 and U16 categories
- Pro-Am Latin and Standard ranking events
- Amateur and Rising Star youth, junior, juvenile, and solo open competitions
- Solo Open for all levels from U6 to U35
- International participants and judges
- Structured event schedule
- Competitive and energetic atmosphere
Judges
The official website lists the following international adjudicators; the final panel is subject to organizer confirmation:
- Diego Arias
- Karina Smirnoff
- Melia
- Sergey Surkov
- Michael Malitowski
- Maurizio Vescovo
- Jelena Samuilova
- Dimitri Timokhin
- David Yin
- Justinas Duknauskas
- Jukka Haapalainen
- Katerina Krut
- Evgenij Voznyuk
- Ksenia Kasper
- Peter Stokkebroe
- Patrizia Raniz
- Victor Nikovskiy
- Anna Sevastijanova
- Vasyl Savka
- Anders Cook
- Katyeryna Stoliarenko
- Mark Rudi
- Maria Shinder
- Zhivo Yyanikov
- Susanne Spruce
- Rami Shehimi
- Emma Lie
- Sergey Diemke
- Luca Tonello
- Vladlena Aptukova
- Mioe Kusakabe
- Lorencia Kan
- Sonja Koparanova
- Oskar Gaigl
- Marta Lund
Registration
Registration is available through FlyMark. The listed registration deadline is 12 October 2026. Tickets and the competition plan are published through the official Berlin Open website.
Travel & Accommodation
Berlin is easily accessible by air, train, and car, with a wide range of accommodation options across the city. Staying near the venue is recommended for convenience during the competition weekend.
Notes
Schedules, rules, and category information may be updated before the event. Please check official organizer sources regularly for the latest competition details.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the Berlin Open 2026! 💃🕺