RULES
World of Dance Qazaqstan 2026 Championship rules and regulations.
RULES
CHOREO
Group size: 5 or more people
Group size: 5 or more people
Group size: 5 or more people
Group size: 5 or more people
BATTLES
Experience: No restrictions
Experience: Beginner
Experience: No restrictions
Experience: No restrictions
Experience: Beginner
Experience: No restrictions
- Solo show Kids:
- Solo show Junior:
- Solo show Adults:
- The Best Choreographer:
- K-pop Division:
Group size: 5 or more people
- Pre-Junior Team Division:
Group size: 5 or more people
- Junior Team Division:
Group size: 5 or more people
- Team Division:
Group size: 5 or more people
BATTLES
- Freestyle 1x1 Open
Experience: No restrictions
- Hip-Hop 1x1 Beginners
Experience: Beginner
- Hip-Hop 1x1 Open
Experience: No restrictions
- Waacking 1x1 Kids
Experience: No restrictions
- Waacking 1x1 Beginners
Experience: Beginner
- Waacking 1x1 Open
Experience: No restrictions
Registration is done through the website worldofdance.kz. The participation fee is non-refundable.
Registration is open until October 20.
A manager will contact you within 1-2 days after you complete the form on the website.
Please ensure that all information is entered correctly, as this will expedite the processing of your application. For additional information and assistance with registration, you can contact our support service.
Registration is open until October 20.
A manager will contact you within 1-2 days after you complete the form on the website.
Please ensure that all information is entered correctly, as this will expedite the processing of your application. For additional information and assistance with registration, you can contact our support service.
Profanity and inappropriate or offensive language are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Since World of Dance Kazakhstan is a family event, all music must be censored.
Music must be submitted by October 20th, 11:59 PM. Teams and participants who do not submit their music by this deadline may be excluded from the list of participants for WOD Kazakhstan.
Tracks for the categories: Solo Show Kids, Solo Show Junior, Solo Show Adults, The Best Choreographer must be sent to worldofdance.kazakhstan.music@gmail.com.
Tracks for the categories: Pre-Junior Team Division, Junior Team Division, Team Division, K-Pop Division must be sent to worldofdance.kazakhstan@gmail.com.
Music must be submitted by October 20th, 11:59 PM. Teams and participants who do not submit their music by this deadline may be excluded from the list of participants for WOD Kazakhstan.
Tracks for the categories: Solo Show Kids, Solo Show Junior, Solo Show Adults, The Best Choreographer must be sent to worldofdance.kazakhstan.music@gmail.com.
Tracks for the categories: Pre-Junior Team Division, Junior Team Division, Team Division, K-Pop Division must be sent to worldofdance.kazakhstan@gmail.com.
Ticket purchases are made on the day of the event at the entrance and via the website. Please note that payment for spectator tickets is non-refundable. You cannot transfer them to other individuals.
Criteria for the Pre-Junior Team, Junior Team and Team categories:
PERFORMANCE: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Facial expressions
- Energy
- Stage presence
- Showmanship
TECHNIQUE: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Clean execution of the routine
- Execution of movements
- Fundamentals
- Body control
- Musicality
- Synchronization
CHOREOGRAPHY: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Originality of the routine
- Concept
- Dynamics of movements
- Variety
- Musicality
CREATIVITY: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Music selection
- Transitions
- Theme
- Stage arrangement
PRESENTATION: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Costume / Performance attire
- Hair and makeup
- Attitude
Deductions:
- Music longer than 6 minutes - Deduction of 0.25 points
- Profanity in the music - Deduction of 0.1 points for each offensive word
- Poorly executed tricks - Deduction of 1 point for each poorly executed trick or stunt (at the discretion of the head judge and other panel members, if necessary)
PERFORMANCE: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Facial expressions
- Energy
- Stage presence
- Showmanship
TECHNIQUE: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Clean execution of the routine
- Execution of movements
- Fundamentals
- Body control
- Musicality
- Synchronization
CHOREOGRAPHY: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Originality of the routine
- Concept
- Dynamics of movements
- Variety
- Musicality
CREATIVITY: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Music selection
- Transitions
- Theme
- Stage arrangement
PRESENTATION: 20% (20 points out of 100)
- Costume / Performance attire
- Hair and makeup
- Attitude
Deductions:
- Music longer than 6 minutes - Deduction of 0.25 points
- Profanity in the music - Deduction of 0.1 points for each offensive word
- Poorly executed tricks - Deduction of 1 point for each poorly executed trick or stunt (at the discretion of the head judge and other panel members, if necessary)
Prizes will be awarded to the winners within 90 business days.
The top 3 in the Pre-Junior Team Division, Junior Team Division and Team Division will be invited to participate in the World of Dance 2026 finals in LA. The organizers of World of Dance Kazakhstan do not provide accommodation, flights, or cover any other expenses for the qualifying teams.
When and where?
Dates: October 30 - November 1, 2026
City: Astana, Kazakhstan
City: Astana, Kazakhstan
Will you join us?
Time is limited. Reserve your spot now.
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