Team SA cleaned up at the world’s largest all-genre dance competition in Ireland, taking sixth place overall and bringing home an impressive tally of over 40 medals!
Dublin, Ireland (22 July 2026) – South Africa’s talented young dancers never miss a beat!
The Dance World Cup Finals have just wrapped up in Ireland, bringing together more than 60 countries and over 25,000 competitors for the biggest all-genre dance competition in the world!
The competition sees children and youth dancers compete across varying age groups and divisions, including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap, street/commercial, and national/folklore.
Dancers compete for medals and points for their country in solos, duets, trios, and large group performances, judged by a panel of internationally acclaimed dancers and registered adjudicators.
Photo Credit: Dance World Cup: South Africa
Eighteen incredible dancers made the cohort for Team SA this year. They performed 65 solos and 19 duo and trio performances at the competition, along with eight small group routines.
Over 10 intense days of competition, Team SA scooped an impressive 15 gold medals, 18 silver, 11 bronze, and ultimately placed sixth overall, in the Dance World Cup finals!
“Words cannot express how incredibly proud I am of our 2026 SA Dance Team for the passion, determination, and excellence they displayed at the Dance World Cup World Finals in Ireland.” shared choreographer Tiaan Visser. “You have inspired so many and proven that South African talent belongs on the world stage. Congratulations to every dancer, coach, and supporter who made this remarkable achievement possible. We are so proud of you.”
Photo Credit: Dance World Cup: South Africa
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