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The Competition
Who dances what: categories, entry fees, how to enter, eligibility and the rules of the floor.
The field
Categories & dances
Two series over two days, for solo and couple entries: METU Cup basic events with a reduced set of dances, and WDSF Open, Rising Stars and International Open events. Age group is determined by year of birth.
Saturday
Solo Female
| Event | Age group | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| METU Cup · 2-dance basicCH · J | Juvenile 1 | Latin |
| METU Cup · 3-dance basicSW · T · QS | Juvenile 2 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Juvenile 2 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Junior 1 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Junior 2 | Latin |
Couples
| Event | Age group | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| METU Cup · 3-dance basicS · CH · J | Juvenile 1 | Latin |
| METU Cup · 4-dance basicS · CH · R · J | Juvenile 2 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Junior 1 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Junior 2 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Youth | Latin |
| WDSF Open · Rising Stars | Adult | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Adult | Standard |
Sunday
Solo Female
| Event | Age group | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| METU Cup · 2-dance basicSW · QS | Juvenile 1 | Standard |
| METU Cup · 3-dance basicS · CH · J | Juvenile 2 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Juvenile 2 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Junior 1 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Youth | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Adult | Latin |
Couples
| Event | Age group | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| METU Cup · 3-dance basicSW · T · QS | Juvenile 1 | Standard |
| WDSF Open | Junior 1 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Junior 2 | Latin |
| WDSF Open | Youth | Standard |
| WDSF International Open | Adult | Latin |
SW Slow Waltz · T Tango · QS Quickstep · S Samba · CH Cha-Cha-Cha · R Rumba · J Jive. METU Cup events are danced over the dances listed in each row; WDSF events are danced under WDSF competition rules.
Entries
Entry fees & deadlines
One fee for your first category and a reduced fee for every category after it. All fees are in euros.
| Entry | First category | Each additional category |
|---|---|---|
| Couple · €25 per athlete | €50 | €20 |
| Solo | €30 | €15 |
Entries open on 28 September 2026 and close on 1 October 2026.
Registration
How to enter
Enter online through the official registration page, get your confirmation by email, check in at the venue with your WDSF eCard, then dance.
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Enter online
Submit your entry through the official registration page before the deadline.
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Get confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email once your entry is accepted and listed.
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Check in at the venue
Report to the registration desk with your WDSF eCard before your first event.
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Dance
Collect your start number, warm up, and take the floor.
Registration Entries open on 28 September 2026 and close on 1 October 2026. The entry link will be published here and on Instagram @metucup when registration opens.
Registration desk hours and start-number distribution will be announced on Instagram @metucup.
Spotted a mistake in your entry? Email infometuopen@gmail.com with your names, your category and what needs to change.
Who can enter
Eligibility & licences
- WDSF Open couple events require a valid WDSF MIN for both partners, with an active eCard presented via the WDSF app at check-in.
- Age group is determined by year of birth, in accordance with WDSF competition rules, published at worlddancesport.org.
Floor access
Warm-up & floor access
- The warm-up area is reserved for athletes and coaches. Parents and other accompanying persons are not admitted.
- Spectators watch from the stands. See Tickets.
On the floor
Dress & conduct
- WDSF dress regulations apply in all sanctioned events, per age group and discipline. The current regulations are published at worlddancesport.org.
- The competition is held under WDSF anti-doping rules; athletes may be selected for testing at any time during the event.