THE OPEN WORLDS
2024

THE OPEN WORLDS CONGRESS

There will be practice time and lectures available in the Ballroom throughout the day with a Practice Party both evenings. Lecture schedule and times to be advised closer to the event. Please click here for more information.

PROFESSIONAL RISING STARS BALLROOM

This event is for Professional couples 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round.

STUDENT & PARTNER LATIN

Student & Partner Latin American events in Single Dance, Multi Dance and The Open Worlds Trophy. The Open Worlds Trophy in the Latin American style will be danced in the evening session.

UNDER-19 LATIN

This event is for couples nder-19 based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive. Additionally Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter this event.

SENIOR LATIN (OVER 50 & MASTERS)

These events are for Senior couples Over 50 and Masters (65+). Dances for the Senior Masters will be Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive. For the Over 50 category, the Paso Doble will be danced from the Semi-Final round to the full rendition of the Espana Cani. There will be an additional Rumba Challenge event for Senior Masters. An age tolerance of 5 years will be permitted for the Senior events, further information can be found on the Event Menu.

EQUALITY LATIN

Equality events in the Latin American style for Men’s and Women’s same sex partnerships 18 years and above. Same Sex partnerships will be permitted to enter other events throughout the festival if desired.. The Equality Rules can be found on the Event Menu.

PROFESSIONAL RISING STARS LATIN

This event is for Professional couples 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani.

STUDENT & PARTNER BALLROOM AND SMOOTH

Student & Partner Ballroom and Smooth events in Single Dance, Multi Dance and The Open Worlds Trophy. The Open Worlds Trophy in the Ballroom style will be danced in the evening session.

SENIOR LATIN

This event is for Senior couples based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. There will be additional Rumba Challenge event for Senior couples (35-64). An age tolerance of 5 years will be permitted for the Senior events, further information can be found on the Event Menu.

UNDER-19 BALLROOM

This event is for couples under-19 years based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. Additionally Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter this event.

ADULT SOLO BALLROOM AND LATIN

Solo Ballroom and Latin American events for Under-19, Youth, Amateur and Adult A and B, including the single dance Challenge events. Additionally Junior solo's aged 14+ will be permitted to enter the Under-19 events.

EQUALITY BALLROOM

Equality events in the Ballroom style for Men’s and Women’s same sex partnerships 18 years and above. Same Sex partnerships will be permitted to enter other events throughout the festival if desired. The Equality Rules can be found on the Event Menu.

JUVENILE LATIN

Events for Solo and Couples in U8 U10 U12 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Paso Doble will be danced from the Semi-Final round to the full redition of the Espani Cani. Juvenile couples aged 10+ are permitted to enter into the Under-14 events.

JUNIOR BALLROOM

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

YOUTH LATIN

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. There will be an additional single dance Challenge event for the Youth couples.

AMATEUR BALLROOM

This event is for Amateur couples 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Semi Finalists from the May 2023 event will be permitted to join this event from the second round.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM MATCH

The Open Worlds Invitational Professional Team Match. Teams representing Great Britain, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of The World. Danced over the 10 dances in the Ballroom and Latin American styles.

JUVENILE BALLROOM

Events for Solo and Couples in U8 U10 U12 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Juvenile couples aged 10+ are permitted to enter into the Under-14 events.

JUNIOR LATIN

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

YOUTH BALLROOM

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. There will be an additional single dance Challenge event for the Youth under-21 couples.

AMATEUR LATIN

This event is for Amateur couples 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. Semi Finalists from the May 2023 event will be permitted to join this event from the second round.

PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM

This event is for Professional couples aged 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Semi Finalists from the May 2023 event will be permitted to join this event from the second round.

AMATEUR RISING STARS LATIN

This event is for Amateur couples aged 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani.

SENIOR BALLROOM (OVER 50 & MASTERS)

These events are for Senior couples Over 50 and Masters (65+). Dances for the Senior Masters will be Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. For the Over 50 category, the Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. There will be an additional Waltz Challenge event for Senior Masters. An age tolerance of 5 years will be permitted for the Senior events, further information can be found on the Event Menu.

FORMATION

This event is for Adult Formation Teams in the Latin American style. For registration details please contact the organiser directly - organiser@theopenworlds.dance

STUDENT SHOWCASE

This is a showcase event of Student & Partner couples presenting solo performances. For further information contact the organiser.

PROFESSIONAL LATIN

This event is for Professional couples aged 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. Semi Finalists from the May 2023 event will be permitted to join this event from the second round.

SENIOR BALLROOM

This event is for Senior couples based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. There will be additional Slow Foxtrot Challenge event for Senior couples (35-64). An age tolerance of 5 years will be permitted for the Senior events, further information can be found on the Event Menu.

AMATEUR RISING STARS BALLROOM

This event is for Amateur couples aged 16 years and above based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round.

EXHIBITION

This event is an invitational competition for couples in the Exhibition style.

AMATEUR TEAM MATCH

The Open Worlds Invitational Amateur Team Match. Teams representing Great Britain, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of The World. Danced over the 10 dances in the Ballroom and Latin American styles.

CHAIRMEN

Mr Marcus Hilton MBE, Mr Bryan Watson, and Mr Graham Oswick

THE OPEN WORLDS SUPERSTARS
2024

MEDALIST EVENTS

Juvenile Ballroom Events (Including the under-6 and under-8 TeddyBear Quickstep) - Junior Latin Events - Youth Ballroom Events - Adult Ballroom Events.
Entries made by email directly to the Organiser.

JUVENILE LATIN

Events for Solo and Couples in U8 U10 U12 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Paso Doble will be danced from the Semi-Final round to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. Juvenile couples aged 10+ are permitted to enter into the under-14 events.

JUNIOR BALLROOM

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

JUNIOR RISING STARS BALLROOM

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

UNDER-19 LATIN

This event is for couples under-19 years based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter this event.

YOUTH LATIN

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive. The Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full rendition of the Espani Cani. Additionally there will be a single dance Challenge event for the Youth couples to enter if desired.

YOUTH RISING STARS BALLROOM

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep.

ADULT SOLO LATIN

Solo Latin events for Under-19, Under-21, Amateur, and Adult A and B, including the Single Dance Challenges. Additionally Junior solo's aged 14+ will be permitted to enter the Under-19 events.

SUPERSTARS SHOWTIME

TO BE ANNOUNCED

MEDALIST EVENTS

Juvenile Latin Events (Including the under-6 and under-8 TeddyBear Jive) - Junior Ballroom Events - Youth Latin Events - Adult Latin Events - Medalist School Team Events - Top School, Top Student, and Top Teacher Awards.
Entries made by email directly to the Organiser.

JUVENILE BALLROOM

Events for Solo and Couples in U8 U10 U12 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Juvenile couples aged 10+ are permitted to enter into the Under-14 events.

JUNIOR LATIN

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. For 5 dance events the Jive will be danced from the Semi-Final round as will the Paso Doble be danced to the full redition of the Espani Cani. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

JUNIOR RISING STARS LATIN

Events for Solo and Couples in U14 U16 - Multi dance and single dance Challenge events. Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter into the Under-19 events.

UNDER-19 BALLROOM

This event is for couples under-19 years based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. Additionally Junior couples aged 14+ are permitted to enter this event.

YOUTH BALLROOM

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep. The Viennese Waltz will be danced from the Semi-Final round. Additionally there will be a single dance Challenge event for the Youth couples to enter if desired.

YOUTH RISING STARS LATIN

This event is for Youth couples under-21 years based on all round efficiency in the Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba and Jive.

ADULT SOLO BALLROOM

Solo Ballroom events for Under-19, Under-21, Amateur, and Adult A and B, including the Single Dance Challenges. Additionally Junior solo's aged 14+ will be permitted to enter the Under-19 events.

SUPERSTARS SHOWTIME

TO BE ANNOUNCED

SUPERSTARS TEAM MATCH

This event will include teams from around the World representing their country each consisting of Juvenile, Junior and Youth couples. Danced over the 10 dances in the Ballroom and Latin American style.

CHAIRMEN

Mr Marcus Hilton MBE, Mr Bryan Watson, and Mr Graham Oswick