The stage is set for the Ruby International Dance Championship 2026, an international celebration of passion, performance, and prestige in Bangkok, Thailand.
The championship takes place on 22 November 2026 at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam. It is preceded by the Ruby International Training Camp 2026 on 20–21 November and features an international panel of adjudicators.
Event highlights
The poster highlights Professional and Amateur Open Ballroom and Latin, IDA Open Professional and Amateur, Pro-Am Championship and ShowDance, Senior Open, American Smooth, OSD Solo Elite, Solo Elite, and Solo Open events.
An Exclusive Gala Dinner is also part of the Ruby IDC experience, bringing an evening of elegance to the championship weekend.
Training camp
The Ruby IDC training camp runs from 20–21 November 2026 ahead of the competition day. Participants should confirm the camp schedule, registration, and package details with the organizers.
International adjudicators
- Dima Pakhomov
- Svetlana Shurskaia
- Andrei Borovskii
- Wang Xujing
- Walter Wat
- Li Gang
- Yukun Lee
- John Wang
- Genice Marquez
- Made Suparmi
- Tetty Wijaya
- Troy Tesaluna
- Lorencia Kan
- Uraiwan Kamawatana
- Summer Seang
- David Lee
- Michael Gao
- Martin D’Costa
- Caroline Chan
- Nguyen Giang Chau
- Sun Kan
- Vladimir Popovic — International Adjudicator · UAE
- A Shiou Tseng
- Alfred Choo
- Feng Bin
- Nikolai Gumenyuk
- Soo Thien Wei
- Serzh Avanessov
- Heru Sutantio
- Lawrence Chan
- Michael Wang
- John Tan
- Alla Mansour
- Armen Kurginyan
- Anri Kokkonen
- Martina Minasi
- Marco Camarlinghi
- Alexander Zhiratkov
- Dmitry Nakostenko
- Benjamin Hou
- Weiping Li
- Mark Lunn
- Andrea D’Onofrio
- Evgeniya Nechaeva
- Johnston Lim
- Elena Samodanova
- Wu Mengni Emily
- John Sun
- Billy Yong
- Wanthanee Kanchana — International Adjudicator · Thailand
- Alina Oshchepkova
- Fabio Foti
- Slavik Adijdersky — Latin Guest Star · International Adjudicator
Officials
- Aleena Tan — Chairperson
- DC Lopez — Music Director
Competition categories and entry fees
Event fees are listed in USD. Additional-event fees apply where shown.
| Event | Entry fee | Latin | Ballroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Open / Professional Asia Pacific / IDA Open Professional | USD 300 first event · USD 50 each additional | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| Amateur Open / Amateur Asia Pacific / IDA Open Amateur | USD 250 first event · USD 50 each additional | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| Pre-Amateur | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · R · J | W · T · Q |
| Novice A | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · J | W · Q |
| Novice B | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | S · R | T · SF |
| Youth Under 19 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| Junior Under 16 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · S · R · J | W · T · SF · Q |
| Junior Under 14 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · S · R · J | W · T · SF · Q |
| Juvenile Under 12 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · R · J | W · T · Q |
| Juvenile Under 10 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · R | W · T |
| Synchronized Under 16 | USD 120 · USD 50 additional | C · R | W · T |
| Senior Championship | USD 120 | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| Senior Over 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 | USD 100 · USD 20 additional | Dancer’s choice | Dancer’s choice |
| Combined age 80+ / 100+ / 120+ | USD 100 · USD 20 additional | Dancer’s choice | Dancer’s choice |
Pro-Am events
| Event | Entry fee | Latin | Ballroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProAm Elite | USD 250 | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| ProAm Championship | USD 200 | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
| ProAm 3 Dances | USD 120 | C · S · R | W · T · VW |
| ProAm Under 13 / 18 / 25 · Over 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 / 70 | USD 100 · USD 20 additional | Dancer’s choice | Dancer’s choice |
For ProAm Elite, the professional partner must hold a verifiable, recognized professional licence. The event is intended for former top amateurs returning to the dance floor with a professional partner.
VIP Pro-Am packages offer Bronze, Silver, and Gold experiences with hotel accommodation, transfers, make-up and hair, gala tickets, and front-row seats. Package details should be confirmed with the organizers.
Solo elite events
| Event | Entry fee | Latin | Ballroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSD U11 Solo Elite (Girl) | USD 100 | C · S · R · J | — |
| Solo Elite 5 Dances · Under 18 / Under 14 / Under 12 | USD 80 · USD 30 additional | C · S · R · PD · J | W · T · VW · SF · Q |
Solo open events
| Event | Entry fee | Latin | Ballroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Open · Over 35 / Under 19 / Under 14 / Under 10 / Under 8 | USD 70 · USD 20 additional | Dancer’s choice | Dancer’s choice |
American Smooth
| Event | Entry fee | Latin | Ballroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Smooth | USD 100 · USD 20 additional | — | W · T · SF · VW |
| Pro-Am American Smooth Over 35 / 45 / 55 / 65 | USD 100 · USD 20 additional | — | Dancer’s choice |
Dance abbreviations
- C — Cha Cha
- S — Samba
- R — Rumba
- PD — Paso Doble
- J — Jive
- W — Waltz
- T — Tango
- VW — Viennese Waltz
- SF — Slow Foxtrot
- Q — Quickstep
Champion’s prize
Winners of the Professional Open and Amateur Open categories receive prize money and the Memorial Trophy. First-, second-, and third-place couples in each event receive trophies and/or medals; all finalists receive medals and/or certificates.
| Event | 1st place | 2nd place | 3rd place | 4th place | 5th place | 6th place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Open — Ballroom / Latin | USD 2,400 | USD 1,000 | USD 850 | USD 650 | USD 600 | USD 550 |
| Amateur Open — Ballroom / Latin | USD 2,000 | USD 600 | USD 500 | USD 350 | USD 300 | USD 250 |
| Solo Elite 5 Dances — Under 18 | THB 3,000 | THB 2,000 | THB 1,000 | THB 500 | THB 500 | THB 500 |
| Solo Elite — Under 14 / Under 12 | THB 2,000 | THB 1,000 | THB 500 | — | — | — |
Memorial Trophies
Ruby IDC presents a special series of Memorial Trophies honoring a dance-world figure whose passion, artistry, and contribution continue to inspire dancers. Winners of the Professional Open and Amateur Open events receive the Memorial Trophy together with the Champion’s Prize.
Memorial Trophy divisions include:
- Amateur Ballroom
- Amateur Latin
- Professional Ballroom
- Professional Latin
Venue
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Bangkok, Thailand
Registration
The entry deadline is 7 November 2026. Complete the Ruby IDC registration form and visit the official Ruby IDC website for current event information.
Contacts
- Website: rubyidc.com
- Instagram: @ruby_idc
- Facebook: Ruby IDC
- WhatsApp: +66 62 772 2419
Ruby 2026 is presented as more than a championship: it is an experience, a celebration, and a legacy. The event theme is Passion · Performance · Prestige.
Event categories, fees, adjudicators, and schedule details may change. Confirm the current rules and registration conditions with Ruby IDC before entering.
