The 53rd Professor Marian Wieczysty Cup 2026 takes place on 13 December 2026 in Krakow, Poland. The event is a Pro-Am competition for couples consisting of one professional dancer and one student dancer.
Venue
Hutnik Sports Hall “Suche Stawy”
ul. Tadeusza Ptaszyckiego 4
31-979 Krakow, Poland
The competition floor measures 24 × 14 metres, for a total area of 336 m². Live music will be provided by Orchestra Biały Kot.
Competition formats
- Pro-Am Single Dance
- Pro-Am Multi Dance with 2, 3, 4, or 5 dances
- Scholarship categories
- Ballroom (Standard)
- Latin
- Newcomer, Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels
Age categories are determined by the age of the Am dancer. The regulations list categories A0 through C1, from ages 16–30 through 71 and over.
Age categories
- A0: 16–30 years
- A1: 31–36 years
- A2: 37–50 years
- B1: 51–60 years
- B2: 61–70 years
- C1: 71 years and over
Competitors may also enter younger age categories. By registering, competitors confirm the correct age category, which is determined by the Am dancer’s date of birth.
Levels
Single Dance and Multi Dance entries are offered at four levels:
- Newcomer
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
The Pro teacher determines the student’s classification according to their skill level. A student may compete in two or more proficiency levels.
Dance menus
The competition includes Ballroom (Standard) and Latin:
- Multi Dance, 2 dances: Standard — Waltz and Tango; Latin — Cha Cha and Rumba
- Multi Dance, 3 dances: Standard — Waltz, Tango, and Quickstep; Latin — Cha Cha, Rumba, and Jive
- Multi Dance, 4 dances: Standard — Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep; Latin — Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive
- Scholarship, 5 dances: Standard — Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, and Quickstep; Latin — Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive
Pro-Am participation
The competition is open to Pro-Am couples consisting of one professional dancer and one student dancer. The Am dancer must not compete as an amateur in a competitive dance federation, work as a commercial or sport dance teacher, or hold dance class “S”.
The regulations state that Pro and Am competitors do not need to be members of the Polish Dance Society or pay related membership fees. Participation in Scholarship and 3 Dance Challenge categories requires entry into at least five additional Single Dance competitions in the same style.
Registration and fees
Registration and entry-fee payment are due by 23 November 2026 through the official FlyMark registration page. Published entry fees are:
- Single Dance: 90 PLN
- Multi Dance, 2 dances: 140 PLN
- Multi Dance, 3 dances: 180 PLN
- Multi Dance, 4 dances: 200 PLN
- Scholarship, 5 dances: 230 PLN
In Scholarship categories, couples must dance all Single Dances in the selected style. Entry fees are non-refundable in the event of withdrawal or absence.
Awards
Participants receive trophies, medals, and diplomas according to their ranking, category, and age division.
The detailed schedule is expected to be published no later than 6 December 2026. The approximate tournament start time is 2:00 p.m.; participants should confirm the final schedule with the organizers.
The tournament is planned in two dance blocks:
- Pro-Am Single Dance and Multi Dance
- Pro-Am Scholarship
Judging and tournament staff
The Head Judge and scoring judges must be officially approved and registered for the event. The regulations list Vitali Tkachenko (Ukraine) for the FlyMark scrutineering committee.
Rules and participant consent
The tournament is conducted according to Polish Dance Society (PTT) rules. Competitors in all age categories must wear costumes compliant with PTT regulations for Group IV (Adults B, A, S).
By entering, participants grant the organizers and PTT permission to record, photograph, broadcast, and use their performances, image, voice, and statements for event-related promotional purposes. Participation also implies consent to publication of results in PTT and FlyMark systems. Competitors declare that their health condition permits active participation; the organizer accepts no responsibility for participants’ or spectators’ health conditions or lost and damaged belongings.
Data protection
The regulations identify the Polish Dance Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Taneczne), ul. Ofiar Dąbia 4, 31-566 Kraków, as the data controller. Personal data is processed for the Society’s statutory objectives and retained as necessary for analytical and business-planning purposes based on the controller’s legitimate interest. Participants have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing and to withdraw consent. Providing data is voluntary, but refusing may prevent participation.
Venue restrictions
Commercial or professional activity by third parties on the tournament premises requires prior written organizer consent. Only the organizer, as venue lessee, may authorize subleasing or commercial activity. The official tournament logo and branding may not be used commercially without prior consent.
Organizer and contact
The event is organized by the Polish Dance Society, its Małopolska Region, and the Kuźnia Tańca Foundation. The tournament director listed in the regulations is Michał Majda.
- Phone: +48 606 399 994
- Competitors: entry@pucharwieczystego.com
- Tickets: tickets@pucharwieczystego.com
- Other enquiries: office@pucharwieczystego.com
Notes
Participation is governed by the event regulations and Polish Dance Society rules. Categories, fees, schedule, and participation conditions may change; confirm the latest information through FlyMark and the organizers before registering.