competition
Get ready for the biggest competition challenge...
Bachata Battle Competition!
It's time for another installment of the most exciting dance competition in Poland! Bachata Battle is an event that brings together the best dancers from Poland and abroad, focusing on solo improvisation in a unique format. International judges, electrifying duels and an atmosphere of competition will make the dance floor burn with emotions.
Participants will showcase their skills during group eliminations, where technique, musicality, style and charisma will be considered. The most spectacular stage will be the final in the "7 to Smoke" formula, where each of the finalists will fight for the title of champion, competing in a dynamic concept. Join us and experience these unforgettable moments!
Read the grading rules and
the course of the competition
what time?
Saturday 11.10 17:00 organizational meeting for participants Saturday 11.10 17:30-18:30 qualifying round
All participants they dance at the same time in the middle of the room, presenting themselves to the jury. Each dancer is assessed individually based on several key elements – technique, musicality, style and stage presence and the ability to stand out in a group. The dance must be based at least 75% on bachata, with different variations of this style being allowed, such as Sensual, Dominicana Whether Fusion.
This is a dynamic and intense round in which not only the quality of the dance counts, but also the personality, energy and the way the dancer attracts attention.
formula
All participants dance in the middle. Judges evaluate in three categories: technique (0–4 points), musicality (0–4 points) and style (0–4 points), for a maximum of 12 points.
music
Participants dance to a variety of music: sensual, Dominican, remixes and fusion, which allows for an assessment of their versatility and matching style to the song.
What do the jurors evaluate?
Judges evaluate performances in three categories: technique (0–4 points), musicality (0–4 points) and style (0–4 points), for a maximum of 12 points.
Will I keep dancing in the same place
No, you won't be dancing in the same place the whole time.
After three songs, line changes will be made to ensure that each participant has an equal chance to be seen by the jury. This allows each dancer to perform at their best, regardless of their initial line-up.
What songs are selected for the competition?
The competition selects songs from different styles of bachata: traditional, modern, sensual and remixes. They vary in tempo and character to test the versatility of the dancers.
what time?
Saturday 11.10 21:30-23:00 final 7 to Smoke
The final is held separately for each category. Ladies and Men. Eight finalists compete in dynamic duels 1 on 1. Everyone has 60 seconds to show your style, technique and creativity. After each round, the jury indicates the winner with a hand gesture, and the winning dancer scores 1 point.
The winner is the person from the highest number of points after 25 minutes of competition, and second and third place are awarded to the next runners up in the points classification.
formula
The contest format assumes that one of the dancers starts as the "King/Queen of the Hill", standing in the middle of the dance floor. The remaining participants take turns taking on the challenge in one-on-one duels. After each round, the jury indicates the winner with a hand gesture - the dancer who wins gets one point and stays in the middle, while the loser goes to the end of the line.
music
Participants dance to a variety of music: sensual, Dominican, remixes and fusion, which allows for an assessment of their versatility and matching style to the song.
What do the jurors evaluate?
In the final, the judges will evaluate primarily technique, musicality and style dancer, paying attention to the precision of movements, interpretation of music and the individual character of the performance. It is important that the dance in at least The 75% was based on bachata, although different variations are allowed, such as Sensual, Dominicana Whether Fusion.
What happens if dancers are tied on points?
The winner will be decided by overtime or the jury's final decision.
What songs are selected for the competition?
The competition selects songs from different styles of bachata: traditional, modern, sensual and remixes. They vary in tempo and character to test the versatility of the dancers.
Get to know
our partners
More information about sponsors, prize details and all the latest news about the competition can be found on our social media! Check out the event on Facebook and don't forget to follow us on Instagram 🙂
Special thanks go to our general sponsors: Stakato – a salon for dancers, Adicto Dancewear and Obsession Wear. It is thanks to them that the competition can be held at such a high level!
Check
unique
awards
first place
The total value of prizes from our sponsors is over PLN 2,750!
- Bachata Battle Competition Winner's Statuette
- Voucher worth 300PLN from Stakato
- Voucher worth 300PLN from Obsesión Wear
- A voucher worth PLN 200 from Adicto DanceWear
- Gift set from Yakima Sport
- Fullpass for Único Warsaw Bachata Festival 2026
- Fullpass for Único Warsaw Bachata Weekend 2026
- Fullpass for Bailame Festival 2026
- Fullpass for BachaMeMore Festival 2026
- Fullpass for Warsaw Bachata MeetUp 2026
- Hair care cosmetics set
second place
The total value of prizes from our sponsors is over PLN 1,700!
- Bachata Battle Competition statuette
- A voucher worth 200PLN from Stakato
- 200PLN voucher from Obsesión Wear
- A voucher worth PLN 100 from Adicto DanceWear
- Gift set from Yakima Sport
- Fullpass for Único Warsaw Bachata Festival 2026
- Fullpass for Único Warsaw Bachata Weekend 2026
- Fullpass for Wroclove Bachata Weekend 2026
- Fullpass for the Great Tri-City Bachata Fiesta 2026
- Hair care cosmetics set
third place
The total value of prizes from our sponsors is over PLN 750!
- Bachata Battle Competition statuette
- A voucher worth 100PLN from Stakato
- 100PLN voucher from Obsesión Wear
- A gift set from Adicto DanceWear
- Gift set from Yakima Sport
- Partypass for Único Warsaw Bachata Festival 2026
- Partypass for the Great Tri-City Bachata Fiesta 2026
- Hair care cosmetics set
battle competition pass
Secure your place in an exclusive competition by purchasing Bachata Battle Pass today!
Please note that to participate in the competition you must have a valid Party Pass or FullPass on Unico Warsaw Bachata Festival. Don't delay - register now and get ready for unforgettable dance challenges!
competition song list
Ready for the competition?
Check out the full list of songs that will lead each dance battle.
Click, listen – and practice to perfection!
The entire playlist is available on our YouTube.
