Masters Cup

Open to the World

Bringing together dancers, judges, and audiences from every corner of the world, Masters Cup celebrates the beauty of motion and the power of cultural connection.

Prize money (USD)

$ 116,000 USD

Save the date:

Masters Cup 2027, Bejing

Registrations Are Open

Please visit our Registration page below:

Event Schedule – Masters Cup 2027

April 5–11, 2027. A full timetable with rounds and call times will be published closer to the event.

Training Camp

  1. Monday
    April 5
    Ballroom & Latin lectures; Guidance Practice for Latin and Ballroom
  2. Tuesday
    April 6
    Ballroom & Latin lectures; Guidance Practice for Ballroom and Latin
  3. Wednesday
    April 7
    Ballroom & Latin lectures; World Art Masters Galaxy Night

Competition

  1. Thursday
    April 8
    Youth U21 Ballroom & U19 Latin; Asian Amateur and Professional divisions; International Professional Rising Star; International Club Pro-Am Team Match
  2. Friday
    April 9
    International Junior & Juvenile Camp; Open Pro-Am Ballroom; Senior Latin; Youth U21 Latin & U19 Ballroom; Open Amateur Ballroom; Open Professional Latin; Opening Ceremony
  3. Saturday
    April 10
    Open Pro-Am Latin; Senior Ballroom; Teacher & Student Ballroom for Junior; Juvenile and Under 14 Latin; Junior Ballroom; University Show; Open Amateur Latin; Open Professional Ballroom
  4. Sunday
    April 11
    Juvenile Ballroom; Teacher & Student Latin for Adult and Junior; Junior Latin; Elite Solo Latin (Under 12, 14, 16); “Belt & Road” Countries Friendship Team Match
  5. Full round-by-round timetable (soon)

Welcome

To promote deeper exchanges and collaboration between China and the global ballroom dance community, while setting a new benchmark for international ballroom dance events in China, the 2027 Masters Cup Ballroom Dance Beijing Open will be held from April 5-7, 2027, at the iconic Beijing National Indoor Stadium.

Location

Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, located in the heart of Beijing, is a landmark venue known for hosting world-class sporting and cultural events. Its modern facilities, central location, and grand design create the perfect setting for dancers and spectators from around the world.

Closest airport: BEIJING CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ( PEK )

Hotels

List of hotels near Olympic Stadium (Masters Cup) and Training Camp

Registration & Tickets

Open to the world - entries welcome from all organizations. Registration details and entry forms will be published soon.

  • Youth · Juniors
  • Asian Amateur · Professional - Latin & Ballroom
  • Rising Star (Amateur & Professional)
  • ProAm / Teacher-Student - Latin & Ballroom
  • Senior Latin & Ballroom
  • International Open - Amateur & Professional
  • Visitor tickets (soon)

Spectator tickets will be announced with the full timetable. Visa invitation letters available upon request.

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Judges

A distinguished international panel

  • Marcus Hilton
  • Loraine Barry
  • Alan Fletcher
  • Barbara McColl
  • Arunas Bizokas
  • Michael Malitowski
  • Natascha Karabey
  • Caterina Arzenton
  • Maurizio Vescovo
  • Andrea Ghigarelli
  • Lene James
  • Domen Krapez
  • Melia
  • Christopher Short
  • Evgenij Smagin
  • Morena Colagreco
  • Terence Lay
  • Jerry Abrate
  • Marko Ilić
  • Ruslan Aidaev
  • Mark Lunn
  • Alessio Potenziani
  • Victor Fung
  • Ferdinando Iannaccone
  • Annalisa Di Filippo
  • Chu Shinoda
  • Yuliya Malitowski
  • …and many more

Announcements

Official posts about the tournament

Masters Cup - Official Broadcast

Playback starts at 04:15. Enjoy the full recording on YouTube.