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Bachata Social World Cup

Bachata Social
World Cup

The World's Most Prestigious Bachata Social Competition

World Finals

October 10-11, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland
Participants Worldwide
Countries Represented
Qualifiers Worldwide
Continents
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The World's Most Prestigious Bachata Competition

The Bachata Social World Cup brings together dancers from 28 qualifier events worldwide, each hosted by premier bachata festivals across the globe. In partnership with these festivals, we create a truly global competition.

Each qualifier crowns its champions—the best social dancers in their region—who earn the honor of competing at the World Finals in Geneva, Switzerland.

In the World Finals in Geneva, 180 of the world's elite dancers representing over 50 countries will compete to become World Champion and share the €3,000 prize pool.

How to Qualify?
Global Reach
Dancers from every continent
Elite Level
Top tier competition
Community
Connect with the best
Recognition
World champion status

Your Digital Competition Hub

Experience the first-ever global bachata competition platform. Connect with competitors worldwide, discover where your fellow dancers are competing, and track everyone's journey across all 28 qualifiers in real-time.

See who's competing where—browse participant profiles, discover dancers from your country or city, and follow their progress. Build connections before you even meet on the dance floor.

Watch as champions emerge! Track who's qualified for the World Finals in Geneva, celebrate your country's representatives, and stay updated with live results from every qualifier around the world.

Want to be part of the journey?

Host a qualifier event and give dancers in your region the chance to compete at the World Cup

Host a Qualifier Event

How to Qualify for the World Finals?

Your journey to the World Finals in Geneva starts here. Choose your path from 28 qualifiers worldwide.

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Choose Path

4 Routes

Select from 4 qualification routes

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Compete

28 Events

Compete at regional qualifiers

3

Qualify

90L / 90F

Earn your spot

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World Finals

Finals

At Bachata Social World Cup

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European Qualifiers

24 Leaders & 24 Followers will qualify through social competitions at the top bachata festivals across Europe.

Each country hosts an official qualifier, with only the winners earning a World Cup spot.

24L / 24F
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Intercontinental Qualifiers

24 Leaders & 24 Followers qualify via events in:

Flag of Japan
East Asia
Flag of Kazakhstan
West & Central Asia
Flag of United States
North America
Flag of Colombia
South America
Flag of Australia
Oceania
Flag of Tunisia
Africa
24L / 24F
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Geneva Prequalifier Cup

At Bachata Social World Cup (Friday), the top 22 leaders & 22 followers will qualify through the Geneva Prequalifier Cup.

22L / 22F
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Elite Qualifier

20 Leaders & 20 Followers can qualify based on experience & video submissions.

20L / 20F
180
Total Qualification Spots
90L / 90F
Leaders / Followers