◆Championship
RUBY International Dance Championship is a new chapter for international DanceSport — a championship designed as a complete experience: world-class adjudication, curated music, a training camp with legends, and a gala night in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.
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Passion
A first edition built by dancers for dancers, with the ambition of becoming a lasting tradition.
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Performance
Visual Markings in every main event, a curated music program and a competition floor prepared to the highest standard.
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Prestige
Memorial Trophies, USD 2,400 for the Professional champions, an international panel of 39 adjudicators.
02Event information
- Competition day
- 22 Nov 2026
- Training Camp
- 20–21 Nov
- Venue
- The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
- City
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Entry deadline
- 7 Nov 2026
- Adjudicators
- 39 international
Music Director
More than a competition — a musical experience. Every piece is personally selected and curated by Music Director DC Lopez, so each track faithfully reflects the authentic musical and technical character of every dance.
DC Lopez
Evening Session
During the Evening Session all main events — Amateur Ballroom, Amateur Latin, Professional Ballroom and Professional Latin — are judged with Visual Markings, bringing transparency and excitement to every decisive moment.
Honoring a dance legend. A legacy that lives on.
During RUBY International Dance Championship 2026 a special series of Memorial Trophies is presented, dedicated to a remarkable figure in the dance world who continues to inspire us all. With deep respect and gratitude, RUBY pays tribute to a true inspiration whose passion, artistry and contribution have left a lasting legacy. Winners of the Professional Open and Amateur Open events receive the Memorial Trophy together with the Champion’s Prize.
- Amateur Ballroom
- Amateur Latin
- Professional Ballroom
- Professional Latin
Info
- 01Entries close on 7 November 2026 and must be submitted together with payment.
- 02Day events run 08:00–18:00; evening events 19:00–23:00.
- 032 complimentary nights at the official hotel for overseas Professional Open and Amateur Open couples who pay in advance.
- 04Entry fees and confirmed hotel bookings are non-refundable.
07Registration
Opens the registration channel of the organizers. · 7 November 2026