Viva La Bachata Cup 2026

Name: Viva La Bachata Cup 2026
Start: 2026-02-21T18:30:00+11:00
End: 2026-02-21T18:30:00+11:00
Location: La Bodega

About

Calling upon all bachateros/bachateras to join this fun Bachata social dancing competition on Saturday 21st February 2026 to celebrate Dominican Independence Day and its culture.

You have done some classes/workshops and numerous social dancing already, and now is your chance to test your Bachata social dancing skills and take up the challenge for the “Viva La Bachata” Cup.🏆

This is different from Jack and Jill competition. You will be dancing with your chosen/agreed dance partner. In addition, there is a selected competition song list of 24 beautiful Bachata songs for you to practice.

About the songs list:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c0AXUujuiS1EnN8JSBahn?si=ysFPWaCcTEGJLriLpJiYIQ
If you don’t have access to Spotfy, then try this link or message me to get the list.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ksMFO_FY_lj9xoMURiszJcJpJLt0tTBzKJ5-BT5SCJo/edit?tab=t.0

About the competition process:
1. Limited spots available for the competition night. We advise competitors to register early to secure your spot.

2. This year we also include same gender in leaders/followers as an additional option. Eg. Female leader with Female follower. Competitors will indicate the roles of leader/follower in the registration form.

3. There will be two rounds of dancing. Third round will only occur if there is an equal score situation after 2 rounds.

4. The same couple should be completed in all rounds and with the same roles as per registered forms.

5. First round starts at 7pm. One couple at a time. A song is selected from the competition songs list will be played for the couple to dance for about 90 seconds.

6. The same selected song with the same section will be played for all the competitors in the same round.

7. There will be social dancing time for everyone after the first round. The 2nd round starts at 8pm. One couple at a time. Another song is selected from the competition songs list will be played for the couple to dance for about 90 seconds.

8. First round will be a slow/medium speed song whereas the 2nd round will be a fast speed song.

9. After completion of round 2, social dancing continues for everyone. Unless there is an equal score situation where we will have a 3rd round, the results will be announced at 11:00pm.

10. You can also have up to 2 partners, as judging is on each couple so long as you have registered yourself twice with a different partner and your partners have all registered themselves individually and have you as their partner. For example, female A can register to compete as a follower with a male leader. Female A can also register herself on another registration form that she is the leader with another female B who is the follower.

11. If for some reason you are unable to find a partner but would like to compete, please let us know. PM (message me), we may be able to help you partner up with someone who is in the same situation.

About judging:
Connection, musicality, technique, timing, and the Sabor (3 big Fs. Flow, Fun, Feeling).

Judging panel consists of very experienced Bachata dancers/instructors from various places eg. Dominican Republic, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. (to be announced soon).

About Prizes:
First Place (values over $1000 for the couple):
- Two full passes for the World Bachata Festival Melbourne 26-28 June
- Two beautiful trophies for this remarkable achievement
- $150 CASH for the couple
- La Bodega gift voucher of $120 for the couple

Second Place (values over $400 for the couple):
- Two Friday night party passes for the World Salsasita Festival Melbourne 27 Feb
- Two 2nd place medals for the couple.
- 10 single dance passes for the couple (5 classes each for Bachata Fever Dance group classes)
- La Bodega gift voucher of $60 for the couple

Third Place (values over $200 for the couple):
- Two 3rd place medals for the couple.
- 6 single dance passes for the couple (3 classes each for Bachata Fever Dance group classes)
- La Bodega gift voucher of $50 for the couple

New Prizes for this year:
Best Leader / Best Follower (values over $100 each)
- One beautiful trophy each for this remarkable achievement.
- 3 single dance passes each (for Bachata Fever Dance group classes)

So, what are you waiting for?
Find a dance partner and start practicing your bachata!!!
Make sure you listen and practice to all the songs! OFFICIAL LIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3c0AXUujuiS1EnN8JSBahn?si=ysFPWaCcTEGJLriLpJiYIQ

Cost: $30 per person to ENTER the competition. Ensure both you and your dance partner have registered individually. Register now! $30 per person online. https://www.trybooking.com/DIASD

❤️Although it will be fantastic to win a place in a competition, but this is a friendly supportive competition where the aim is to promote and share the passion of bachata. The important thing is that you are having fun and creating the beautiful memories with your friends. Good luck!!!

Click 'Going' on the event to stay updated and a chance to win some door prizes too.