From June 26 to July 1, 2026, the sunny Spanish town of Lloret de Mar transformed into the true dance capital of the planet! This season, multiple continents faced off on the main choreographic arena to compete in a fair, high-energy, and breathtaking battle to answer one question: who truly is the best dancer on Earth?
The geography and genre palette of “International Dance Games 2026” were nothing short of spectacular. A single stage brought together expressive contemporary from South Africa, grooving Kazakh hip-hop and spellbinding national dances from Kazakhstan, deep choreographic pieces from Estonia, technical sports dance from Cyprus, young contemporary talents from Germany, passionate Spanish-Italian jazz, exotic belly dancing from Latvia, alongside dozens of other vibrant ensembles from all across Europe and Africa!
How was it? Watch the video report on our official YouTube Channel.
Tradition, Growth, and Looking Ahead
The festival has been rocking the Costa Brava coast for over five years, with its scale growing exponentially every season. “International Dance Games” has become a true mark of quality for choreographers around the world. The organizers are already actively receiving major applications for 2027 and 2028!
💡 Pro Tip for Dance Ensembles: To guarantee your spot on stage and claim early-bird offers, apply now for the upcoming seasons!
Competition Day: Excellence in Every Detail
On June 29, the Municipal Theater of Lloret de Mar (Teatre de Lloret) opened its doors to the contestants.
Following tradition, the Fiestalonia team conducted a special stage warm-up and rehearsal session before the official viewings began. This allowed ensembles to adapt their routines to the main stage, feel the space, and experience the professional dance flooring firsthand.
What followed was an intense 3-hour marathon of grace, athleticism, and pure adrenaline. Contestants gave 100% on stage, demonstrating virtuoso body control, flawless technique, and intricate movement design to secure every single point from the jury.
Distinguished International Jury
Every movement, jump, and emotion was evaluated by an expert panel of European dance legends:
- Noelia Muñoz Gavilán — Dance and performing arts professor with over 13 years of experience in training dancers and artists. Head of Studies, Ballet, and Jazz teacher in Barcelona.
- Marcos Martinez — Highly regarded national and international Hip Hop trainer, choreographer, and artist with an impressive portfolio of television shows and major events.
- Eugènia Mur — Dancer and teacher specializing in jazz and tap. She holds a degree in Choreography and Dance Performance Techniques from the Conservatori Superior de Dansa de l’Institut del Teatre and actively balances her performing career with teaching.
- Irina Khrebtova — Dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Graduate of the State School of Ballet and former Prima Ballerina in the State Theatre of Opera and Ballet. She has performed as a guest dancer in various productions in Spain and is the founder and artistic director of the dance academy “Alira” in Lloret de Mar.
Star-Led Masterclasses: Leveling Up!
Immediately after the competition viewings, dancers enjoyed two exclusive masterclasses led by the jury members:
- Hip Hop with Marcos Martinez — Dancers dived deep into rhythm control, isolation techniques, stage presence, original combinations, and the secrets behind hyping up a crowd.
- Jazz with Noelia Muñoz — A focused session on refining technique, clean lines, turns, emotional expression, and dynamic transitions.
Participants walked away with invaluable skills directly from top-tier mentors and a massive boost of artistic inspiration.
Gala Concert & The Grand Prix Triumph
On June 30, the festival moved outdoors to Lloret de Mar’s main city square — Plaça de Pere Torrent.
The Gala Concert was filled with an incredible atmosphere of friendship and unity. Dancers performed free from competition stress, supporting one another under the open sky.
The evening culminated in the grand Award Ceremony. The biggest mystery of the “International Dance Games 2026” season was finally revealed to thunderous applause:
THE GRAND PRIX WINNER of the season was the choreographic ensemble from Kazakhstan — Samga Choreographic Ensemble with their captivating performance “Aq Bayan”! The group won over the jury with their intricate technique, profound storytelling, and seamless synchronization.
All results you can find here
See You Next Season!
“International Dance Games 2026” proved once again that true art and the language of dance know no borders. We extend our warmest congratulations to all laureates, special award winners, and teachers for their outstanding achievements!
The Fiestalonia stage is already gearing up for new records. It’s your turn to conquer the world — see you at International Dance Games 2027!