Crown Dance Festival 2026 is an international ballroom and Latin dance competition held in Karpacz, Poland. The event brings together dancers across Europe in Solo, Couples, and Pro-Am formats, offering a full day of competitions followed by an evening program with championships and scholarships.
The festival is designed for dancers of all levels — from beginners to experienced competitors — with a wide range of categories, structured challenges, and a strong international atmosphere.
Venue
The event takes place at Hotel Gołębiewski Karpacz, located in the Karkonosze Mountains. This venue is widely used for dance festivals and offers professional competition halls, accommodation, and full event infrastructure in one place.
What to Expect
- Ballroom and Latin competitions
- Solo, Couples, and Pro-Am categories
- Age groups from U6 to 50+
- Multi-dance formats and challenges
- Evening championships and scholarships
- International participants and judges
- Full-day event with competitive atmosphere
Categories
Solo:
- Newcomer, School, H, E, D, Open
- Single Dance
- 2 Dance & 3 Dance Challenges
- “All in Black” category
Couples:
- Newcomer → Open levels
- Classes: H, E, D, C, Open
- Wide age range categories
Age groups:
- U6 (4–5), U8 (6–7), U10 (8–9), U12 (10–11)
- U14 (12–13), U16 (14–15), U19 (16–18)
- Amateur (19–34), U50 (35–49), O50 (50+)
Program
June 13, 2026 – Main competition + evening program
Evening program includes:
Single Dance
- Standard: W, T, VW, SF, Q
- Latin: CH, S, R, PD, J
- Levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold
Multi Dance Challenges
- 2 Dance (W-T / CH-S)
- 3 Dance (W-T-VW / CH-S-R)
- 4 Dance (W-T-VW-SF / CH-S-R-J)
- 5 Dance (W-T-VW-SF-Q / CH-S-R-PD-J)
Scholarships
- Age A (20–39)
- Age B (40–59)
- Open level
Crown Dance Championship
- Open category
- All ages (0–99)
Entry Fees
Early registration (until April 21, 2026):
- Basic categories: €15 per person
- H, E, D, C, Open: €20 per person
- All in Black: €25 per person
After deadline: +€5 per category
Evening program fees:
- Single Dance: €20 → €25
- 2 Dance Challenge: €40 → €45
- 3 Dance Challenge: €50 → €55
- 4 Dance Challenge: €55 → €60
- 5 Dance Challenge: €60 → €65
- Scholarships: €70 → €75
- Crown Dance Championship: €70 → €75
Tickets
- €15 (evening part)
- €25 (full day)
- Table seating not included
- Payment: cash only (PLN) on the day
Results & Awards
- All participants receive diplomas or participation awards
- Finalists receive diplomas
- Top 3 receive medals, diplomas, and cups
- Championships and Scholarships highlight top performers
- Results are calculated across Single Dance, Challenges, and Open Championships
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Travel & Accommodation
Participants can stay directly at the official venue, which provides full access to the event atmosphere.
Hotel includes:
- Water park (pools, saunas, jacuzzi, salt cave)
- Kids club
- Night club (weekend disco)
- Live music evenings
Accommodation options:
- 1 night or 2 nights stay (June 12–14)
- Meals included (dinner + breakfast)
- Special discounted prices for participants
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Booking is handled directly through the organizers.
Transfers
Organized transfers are available to simplify travel:
- Wrocław Airport → Karpacz
- Wrocław Railway Station → Karpacz
- Prague Airport → Karpacz
Participants must provide arrival details in advance.
Private transfers from other locations can also be arranged on request via organizers.
Notes
- Registration fees depend on category and timing
- Payment for tickets is cash only (PLN)
- Transfers must be booked in advance
- Schedule and categories may change
- For latest updates, contact organizers directly via Instagram or WhatsApp