Berlin Bachata Social Competition

Berlin Bachata Social Competition 🔥

Xplosion Event & Warsaw Bachata Meet Up bring Europe's biggest bachata social competition to one of the continent's most iconic venues — the legendary Kesselhaus & Maschinenhaus at Kulturbrauerei, Berlin.

This is the sixth stop of the 2026 European tour, and the stakes couldn't be higher: semifinalists and finalists from Poland, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Switzerland, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark (and more to be confirmed) will all earn their place at the World Final in Warsaw on 28 November 2026.

Pure improvisation. Pure connection. Pure bachata.

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What Makes This Competition Different

This is a social dance competition — no choreography, no rehearsals, no partner required. Just you, the music, and your authentic bachata on the dance floor. The format is designed for real social dancers at all levels.

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Competition Format

The competition runs across three qualifying rounds on Saturday, taking place during the afternoon break and into the night party:

• Round 1 — Plus or Minus: Every follower dances with every leader. The jury awards a ✔ or ✗. Those with a plus advance to Round 2.

• Round 2 — Lead & Follow: Leaders and followers rotate again. The jury selects the top three dancers per role, adding a second score.

• Round 3 — Jury & Competitors: Jury members dance directly with the competitors and make the final call on who wins.

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Prizes

To be confirmed — stay tuned for announcements!

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How to Enter

• You must hold a full pass or party pass for Xplosion Event – RITMO Berlin Bachata Festival.

• The competition entry fee is €25, payable separately. Payment details will be sent to all registered participants.

• Sign up here: xplosionevent.com/social-competition

• Questions? Reach out at hello@worldbachatameetup.com

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The Jury

An outstanding international panel of bachata artists will judge the competition:

• Cristian & Gabriella (Spain)

• Carlos & Ivana (Spain / Switzerland)

• Kornel & Catherine (Poland)

• Giovanna & Rafael (Brazil)

• Gregory & Karolina (Poland)

• Issam & Charlott (Germany)

• Jeremy & Emilia (Australia / Spain)

• Nikita & Natalia (Poland)

• Edu & Natalia (Germany)

• Daria (Poland)

• Endri & Jules (Austria)

• Iban & Julia (Spain / Poland)

• Guillermo & Anastasia (Germany)

• Alex (Spain)

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Event Details

• 📅 Saturday 16 May 2026 — from 13:00

• 📍 Kesselhaus & Maschinenhaus, Kulturbrauerei, Berlin

• 🎟 Passes & info: xplosionevent.com

• 📘 Follow updates: facebook.com/xplosionberlin

Come to dance, come to compete, come to be part of something bigger. Berlin is calling — will you answer?