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The World Dance Masters Line Dance Championships is our biggest and most highly anticipated championship event in the calendar year. 

Are you the next World Champion?

The World Dance Masters Line Dance Championships is our biggest and most highly anticipated championship event in the calendar year. 


Dancers from at least 25 countries travel to be with us every year to compete against the best, in the hope of winning a world title. 


This vibrant 3-day event is THE most prestigious dance competition of them all.


Join us on the Thursday 30th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026 at the historic Winter Gardens Ballroom in Blackpool, England.

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 Competitor Registration

  • Solo

    Registration for solo divisions is £35


    Please Note: Should any division type be deemed unable to be run due to COVID-19 regulations (for instance, Pro-Am) then those registration fees will be refunded.

  • Pro-Am

    Registration for pro-am divisions is £35


    Please Note: Should any division type be deemed unable to be run due to COVID-19 regulations (for instance, Pro-Am) then those registration fees will be refunded.

  • Groups

    Registration for group divisions is £45


    Please Note: Should any division type be deemed unable to be run due to COVID-19 regulations (for instance, Pro-Am) then those registration fees will be refunded.

Competitor Registration for World Dance Masters 2026 opens 1st February 2026! Early ends 15th May and registration closes end of day Friday 5th June. As reminder, all competitors are required to hold a Competitor Weekend Pass for the event as well as pay a registration fee to compete. Details on booking entry tickets can be found here.

Fees Before 15 May By 5 June
Solo divisions £35 £45
Pro-Am divisions £35 £45
Group divisions £45 £60
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Competition Rules

Competition Dances

Competition Results

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I want to compete, how do I qualify?

    Competitors from UK & Ireland must compete at two qualifying events in order to compete at World Dance Masters 2024.


    For competitors from all other countries, if World Dance Masters holds a sanctioned event in your country, you must dance at that event to compete. If your country does not have a qualifying event, you may enter Worlds without qualification.

  • Do I need to be a member of World Dance Masters?

    No membership is required. Anyone can compete at World Dance Masters. 


    All dancers must have a Dancer Identification Number (DIN). These are free to create and can be created here: https://wdm.dance/register-competitor/


    Once you have a DIN, then you can proceed to register to dance.


    All you need to do is register for the division(s) you wish to compete in and meet the qualification criteria (where applicable).

  • How do I get a Dancer Identification Number (DIN)

    All competitors can get a DIN from this website: https://wdm.dance/register-competitor/


    Each individual competitor and any Quad or Team is required to have their own DIN to register to dance.

  • What are the competition dances and divisions offered at World Dance Masters?

    Competition dances and divisions for World Dance Masters 2024 will be released around May 2024 and will be located here. 

  • When does competitor registration close?

    Competitor registration for World Dance Masters 2024 will close 7th June 2024. Early bird pricing will end on 24th May so book early to avoid increased prices.

  • As a competitor do I need to purchase a ticket too?

    Yes, all competitors will need to purchase a full weekend pass as well as their registration fees.


    Please note: If you are competing in Starter, Tiny Tots, or Rugrats you are entitled to a reduced fee entry pass. Please select the appropriate pass when purchasing your ticket.

  • Where can I find the competition rules?

    Please read our short rule booklet here.

  • Who can I contact with further questions about the competition?

    If you have any further question please email us through the Contact Us page.