Danė Cup: Dancesport & Teams Festival
A Growing International Tradition
The annual dance festival and competition The Dane Cup continues its successful tradition in the city of Klaipėda. Since its launch in 2024, the event has rapidly gained international momentum.
By 2025, the festival surpassed all expectations in both participant numbers and performance quality, attracting a record 90 dance teams.
Organized in collaboration with Klaipėda University and the Lithuanian sports dance federation, The Dane Cup has become a vital hub for the dance community, blending artistic passion with the unique atmosphere of the Baltic coast.
Event Structure and Vision
The festival is structured into two distinct parts to celebrate the full spectrum of dance. This year, the event returns on June 6, 2026, with a futuristic energy and a focus on the performer's journey.
Event organizer Tadas Romeika highlights the vision for this edition:
"This year, we aim to transcend the boundaries of a standard competition. The date June 6th (06.06) is more than just a memorable day on the calendar; it is a symbolic launch for a new wave of dance, where every participant feels like a true star on the stage."
Qualifying Rounds: Precision and Elegance
The first part of the event is dedicated to the Lithuanian Sports Dance Federation (LSŠF) qualifying competitions. This segment focuses on technical skill, elegance, and the competitive spirit of ballroom dancing.
Competitive Categories include:
Beginners Solo: E2 (W, Ch) – Kindergarten; E2 (W, Ch) Level 1; E3 (W, Ch, J) Levels 1-2; E4 (W, Q, Ch, J) Levels 2-3.
Beginners Pairs: E2 (W, Ch) Level 1; E3 (W, Ch, J) Levels 2-3; E4 (W, Q, Ch, J) Levels 2-3.
Solo Latin (LA) & Standard (ST): Categories for Juveniles I+II, Juniors I+II, Youth, and Adults, ranging from E2, E3, E4, E6 to D and OPEN classes.
Seniors: Solo LA E3 and Solo LA D categories.
These rounds offer dancers the chance to perform on a professional stage, receive evaluations from expert judges, and compete for trophies, medals, prizes.
Team Competitions: Energy and Diversity
The second major segment is the Team Competition, which is open to the entire dance ecosystem. This part of the festival celebrates creativity and community, welcoming a vast array of styles:
Contemporary, Pop, High Heels, Hip-Hop, Show, Solo Latino, Street, Free, Ballroom, Folk, and high-energy Kangoo Jumps.
Categories: Participants can register as small groups (3–7 dancers) or large teams (8 or more members).
Age Groups: The competition is open to all, from children (4–6 years) to seniors (over 55 years), as well as "Open" categories for mixed-age groups.
Special Recognition: In addition to team awards, the leader who brings the largest dance community to the festival will receive a special, substantial award for their contribution to dance culture.
