Compete
Secure your spot on the FINALS stage
Apply with your crew for FINALS 2027 at the Volkswagen Halle
in Braunschweig.
Categories
Two competitions, one stage
Juniors and Professionals compete separately, judged separately, crowned separately.
Choose the category that fits your crew.
Afternoon
Juniors
Age 10–17
- 3–5 minPerformance length
- 4–35Dancers per crew
- €2,500Prize money
Technical Rehearsals: 15.05. at 08:00.
Show day: doors 11:30, competition starts 13:00.
Evening
Professionals
No age limit
- 4–6 minPerformance length
- 4–35Dancers per crew
- €10,000Prize money
Technical Rehearsals: 14.05. at 14:00.
Show day: doors 16:30, competition starts 18:00.
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Road to FINALS
Five steps to the stage
Apply online
Fill in the online application form in the team portal and upload the necessary media files.
Get accepted
The jury reviews every application. You receive your acceptance by email with the access to the team portal.
Pay the fee
€35 per dancer, due within 14 days of acceptance.
Sort the details
Music, participant lists, consent forms and stage times. All in the team portal.
Take the stage
Rehearsals, show day, workshops and after-show: your FINALS weekend.
Why compete
Compete alongside elite crews
Share the stage with international top dancers.
Professional arena production
Close communication, careful planning and genuine care from your application to your final bow.
Prizes & exposure
A €12,500 prize pool and social media exposure all year long.
Our vision
Our vision for your performance
FINALS is about a complete performances. We want pieces that tell a story, show who your crew is and fill an arena atmosphere.
Your own signature
Only original, self-choreographed work. Your concept, your style, your crew.
A story, not just steps
Juniors have 3–5 minutes, Professionals 4–6. No long theatrical sets. Clear dance shows with a deeper vision.
Music and props your way
Free choice of music. Props are welcome after approval. No pyrotechnics.
Arena-level production
Professional light, sound and LED, with a light set-up tailored to your piece.
Every dancer counts
From 4 to 35 dancers: formations, synchronicity and stage presence make the difference.
In front of people who know
3,500 spectators and a jury of well-known dancers from the scene who see what your work is worth.
Schedule
Your FINALS weekend
Four days in Braunschweig: rehearsals in the arena, the big show and two days of workshops. For your crew, FINALS is more than one performance.
Friday · 14 May
Tech rehearsals
Arena
- StageStage, light and sound are built up
- CrewsTechnical rehearsals and soundchecks
What to expect
Your first moment on the FINALS stage. Every crew gets 10 minutes to ensure spacing, light and sound. You'll perform your set at least once so nothing is left to chance on show day.
Good to know: Only Professionals have Tech Rehearsals on 14. May! Juniors have them on 15. May in the morning!
Saturday · 15 May
Show day
Highlight
- 11:30Doors open · Juniors
- 13:00Juniors competition
- 16:30Doors open · Professionals
- 18:00Professionals competition
What to expect
The day it all comes down to. 3,500 spectators, an international jury and your crew in the spotlight. The judges close the night with showcases of their own, followed by the after-show party.
Good to know: Every crew must be on sight at a certain time before their competition starts. Times are communicated via team portal.
Sunday · 16 May
Workshop Day 1
GDA & Astor
- ClassesWorkshops with judges & friends
- EveningVideo release party at the Astor
What to expect
After the show, the learning starts. Take classes with the FINALS judges, meet dancers from other crews and watch the videos of the weekend together in a cinema hall just for you.
Good to know: the workshops take place at German Dance Art ...the danceschool in Braunschweig.
Monday · 17 May
Workshop Day 2
GDA
- ClassesSecond workshop day
- FarewellTraining, exchange and send-off
What to expect
More classes, more exchange with dancers from all over Europe.
Good to know: Video Release Event and Farewell are community events for you. We want to give you a place, where you can connect in a not rushed environment
Schedule subject to change.
The stage
This stage is waiting for your crew
3,500 spectators, concert-level production and a judge panel that knows what your performance is worth.
Applications: 01.11.2026 – 10.01.2027 via our team portal.
Who can apply?
Crews of 4 to 35 dancers – dance schools, show teams and independent crews, from all over Europe. Non European crews are welcomed as well. Please make sure to contact us in advance, to ensure a smooth work with the authoritites.
When and where do I apply?
From 01.11.2026 to 10.01.2027 via our team portal. You’ll find the link on this page from the start of the application period.
Can solos or duos take part?
No. FINALS is a competition for crews of 4 or more dancers.
How old can Juniors be?
Juniors are 10 to 17 years old. Younger dancers may take part, older ones may not.
Can a team enter both competitions?
Yes, as long as nobody in the Juniors line-up is older than 17. You are required to pay the entry fee twice.
What does it cost?
€35 per dancer, due within 14 days of acceptance.
When will I know if we’re in?
You’ll receive your acceptance or rejection by email.
When are rehearsals?
Professionals rehearse on Friday, 14 May, Juniors on Saturday morning. These rehearsals are mandatory.