14/15/16/17-05-26 KALKAR

Adress/Location:
Griether Str. 110-120
D-47546 Kalkar

Registration CLOSED!

Tickets via Dance24: (www.dance24.nl)

Dancerticket: 85,-
Spectatorticket weekend = 60,-
Spectatorticket day ticket = 25,-
Spectators up to 4 years old are free of charge.

Online ticket sales close at 9:00 AM on May 13.

Tickets purchased at the door are €5 more expensive.

Your entry ticket includes access to the Gala and participation in all workshops. No pre-registration for the workshops is required.

Competition info:

DanceStars European Championship takes place this season May 14th to May 17th, 2026 in Kalkar, Germany.

4 days of dancing, gala, workshops and of course a lot of competitions.
Be part of the worldwide DanceStars Competition and present your dance skills and creativity to the world.
We cannot wait to see you perform!

EVENT DETAILS

Stage: 12 x 10 m

Would you like to book a hotel room at the same location as the event at Wunderland Kalkar?
Then book your room now before it’s sold out (full = full).

TEAMS: ROUNDS / GENERAL LOOK / FINALE
With 7 or fewer entries, there will be a General Look and everyone will dance the Final. NEW! The General Look will count for 30% of the final score. The final round will therefore count for 70%.

With more than 7 entries, preliminary rounds are scheduled. In First Round, the judges choose 4 dances that go straight to the Final, the remaining dances a Second Round. Of these, 3 more dances go through to the Final. In a Final, there are always 7 (or fewer) dances.

SOLO/DUO SHOWCASE: ROUNDS / GENERAL LOOK / FINALE
In case of more than 10 Entries, Preliminary Rounds are scheduled. In First Round, the jury chooses 4 dances that go directly to the final, the remaining dances a Second Round. Of these, 3 more dances go through to the Final. In a Finale, 7 dances then dance. With fewer than 10 entries, there is a direct final and there is also no general look. Note! Only 7 dances will receive awards during the awards.

REGULAR SOLO/DUO:
With fewer than 7 entries, there is only a direct final. With 7 to 12 participants, there will be a prelim, of which 7 will advance to the Final. With 13 participants or more, preliminary rounds are scheduled. In First Round, the jury chooses 4 dances that go directly to the final, the remaining dances a Second Round. Of these, 3 more dances go through to the Final. In a Finale then 7 dances dance.

Prices for day guests and the amusement park

If you are not staying at the hotel, you can book the following options through the hotel:

17,50 p.p Lunch | Hotel - Restaurant | Per day

49.50 p.p Diner and Party Package 18:00 - 02:00 | Per day

25,00 p.p Part Package 20:30 - 02:00 | Per day

15,00 p.p (Under 16) Party Package 20:30 - 02:00 | per day

If you'd like to visit the amusement park, you can book the following options at a discount through the hotel:

22,50 p.p Entrance hotel guests amusement park all 4 days

25,00 p.p Entrance day quests amusement park all 4 days

Tropical Glam Night

Official Gala Party – European Championships 2026
Saturday, 16 May | Wunderland Kalkar

Get ready for the ultimate tropical vibe! When the sun goes down, the party lights turn on. After 3 amazing days at the Europeans, it’s time to celebrate together! Tropical Glam Night is all about good vibes, cool music, and unforgettable memories with friends from all over Europe.

No competitions.
No stress.
Just music, drinks, and a dance floor waiting for you.

Dress stylish, bring your crew, and get ready to dance under the palm trees.

Lights glowing.
Music pumping.
Everyone dressed to impress.

This is where friendships grow, photos get taken, and memories are made.

Your entry ticket includes access to the Gala!

However, you will need to pay for any drinks and snacks you order during the gala yourself.

FLAG PARADE

To join the Flag Parade, all dancers are requested to gather at 4:15 PM in Hall A (the workshop area).

There, you will receive a short briefing before the parade officially begins at 4:45 PM. Together, we will walk in one large procession carrying the flags of your country and your dance school, making our way to Hall D.

Once we arrive, 11 large flag bearers will enter the stage, followed by the introduction of all jury members. After that, we will celebrate together and create a wonderful festive moment!

WORKSHOPS en MEET & GREET

Meet & Greet
Would you like to have your picture taken with one of our judges?
Or do you have one or more questions you would really like to ask?
Or do you just want an autograph? Then this is your chance!
Go to the Meet & Greet and meet our judges.

Workshops
No registration is needed for the workshops. Please make sure to arrive on time.
If you wish to join later or leave earlier, that’s fine, just do so quietly without disturbing the class.

Parking

Parking costs a one-time fee of €7.50.
With this parking ticket, you can enjoy unlimited entry and exit throughout the entire event, valid for all 4 days.