Frequently
asked
questions

Q: What are the differences between the 1vs1 Hiphop, 1vs1 Open-Styles, and 5vs5 Open-Styles categories?

1vs1 Hiphop: A solo dancer battles another strictly to Hiphop music.
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1vs1 Open-Styles - Solo dancers face off, each choosing a music style for one round and dancing to the opponent's choice in another. Options include: House, Litefeet (new!), Popping, Afro, Break, Dancehall, Experimental, Krump, Locking, Waacking, Vogue.
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5vs5 Open-Styles - Crew of 5 dancers competes against another. Music styles are randomly selected from our 1vs1 Open-Styles list, including Hiphop. Crews don't select a music style

Q: Can I participate in multiple categories?

Absolutely! Participating in multiple categories can earn you more points.

Q: How does the team/crew selection process work?

Crews can qualify in two ways:
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Preselection Ranking Winner: The crew with the most points from Battle Events 1 and 2 will qualify for The Semi Finals on 31 October and 1st of November. The Final will take place on the 2nd of  November.
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Main Preselection Winner: The crew that wins the 5vs5 Open-Styles battle in Event 2 will qualify for The Finals on 20 & 21 October.

Q: Can I form my own crew or do I have to be selected by a captain?

Both options are available.

Q: How many members should be in a self-formed crew?

A crew must have 5 dancers

Q: Can I change my music style after the preselection in 1vs1 Open-Styles?

No, music style selections are final.

Q: Are there any restrictions on the music I can choose for 1vs1?

You can choose from the music categories we provide - You must select from our provided music categories, which include House, Litefeet (new!), Popping, Afro, Breaking, Dancehall, Experimental (bass), Krump, Locking, Waacking, Vogue, and more.

Q: What is the format of the preselection events?

Event 1 (June) & Event 2 (September):
- Adults + Teenagers
- 1 preselection round
- Top 16 Hiphop 1vs1
- Top 12 Open-Styles 1vs1
- Top 4 Open-Styles 5vs5
- Quarter/Semi Final Battles
- Final Battles
- Winners
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Event 2 (September) - Main preselection/Team Selection:
This event is only for dancers and crews that want to qualify for the main weekend including residency, semi finals & finals from Oct. 26 till Nov. 3.
* Adults
- 1 preselection round Hiphop or Open-Styles
- Top 16 Hiphop 1vs1 (qualified for team selection)
- Top 12 Open-Styles 1vs1 (qualified for team selection)
- Top 4 Open-Styles 5vs5
- Quarter/Semi Final Battles
- Final Battles
- Winners
- Team Selection with Top 28 (Top 16 + Top 12)
- 9 dancers are selected in a team for The Finals on Oct. 31 till Nov. 3.
- 1 crew with most points from Events 1-3 qualifies as a team for The Finals on Oct. 31 till Nov. 3. One crew that wins Event 3 qualifies as a team for The Finals on Oct. 31 till Nov. 3. * Teenagers
- 2 preselections rounds Open-Styles
- Team Selection with Top 24
- 24 dancers are selected in a team for The Finals on Oct. 31 till Nov. 3.

Q: How many preselection events must I attend?

Attend as many as you wish. However, to qualify for the October festival and The Finals, you must participate in Battle Event 2 in September. More participation increases your chances of reaching the festival.

Q: What if I'm chosen by another captain than the one I was hoping for?

In the Team Selection phase, you can say 'no' to a captain 1 time. If another captain chooses you, you must join or exit the competition. A 'no' is final, and if no other captain picks you, you're out.
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Q: What happens if I am not chosen by any team captain in the Team Selection?

Your participation for this season ends. However, we would still love to have you as a guest at the festival and will offer a free ticket to one of the semi-finals.

Q: How are the team captains chosen?

Captains are chosen in collaboration with dance community experts. We consider their track record, leadership, artistic skills, and inspiration. Captains represent a diverse range of styles, opinions, visions, and perspectives.

Q: How are the ranking points calculated?

Preselection Event 1 & 2 (June & September):
Preselection - 1 point
Top 16/24 - 2 points
Quarter Final - 4 points
Semi Final - 6 points
2nd Place - 8 points
1st Place - 10 points
Semi Finals ranking points (October/November festival):
Battle:
- Win - 3 points
- Tie - 1 point
- Loss - 0 points
Showcase:
- Number 1 = 6 points
- Number 2 = 5 points
- Number 3 = 4 points
- Number 4 = 3 points
- Number 5 = 2 points
- Number 6 = 1 points

Q: Is there a way to debate my ranking points if I think it's not correct?

Contact the organization personally, DM @internationaldanceleague on Instagram, or email info@internationaldanceleague.com

Q: What does the training program in September and October involve?

The program spans 5 days with at least 4 hours of training daily. IDL follows the Hiphop principle "Each One Teach One": experienced dancers mentor the younger generation. Teams work on creating a unique team signature, choreographies, and solos. They also prepare for various dance styles for the battle rounds. Additionally, we offer workshops and networking sessions for holistic development.

Adults training days: 26 till 30 October
Teenager training days: 26 till 30 October

Q: Are the training programs mandatory for all team members?

Yes, for the teams formed in the Team Selection in September. There is some flexibility when it comes to missing 1 or 2 training days. Communicate early to the organization

Q: What is the schedule for the battle weekend?

Thursday 31 October - Semi Final 1
Friday 01 November - Semi Final 2
Saturday 02 November - The Final

Q: How many rounds are there in each battle?
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Event 1 & 2: Top 16 usually has 1 round per dancer per battle, and from Top 12/Quarter Finals, there are 2 rounds.
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Event 3, 4 & 5 (October/November): 3 rounds per team per battle.

Q: What are the specific criteria on which the battles and showcases are judged?

Battles: musicality, technique, creativity, character
Showcase: musicality, technique, creativity, charachter, synchronicity, theme

Q: How are the judges chosen?

Judges are handpicked in collaboration with dance community experts. We prioritize judges who are community leaders, connectors, and possess artistic skills and inspiration. They bring a diverse mix of styles, opinions, visions, and perspectives.

Q: How are the judges chosen?

Judges are handpicked in collaboration with dance community experts. We prioritize judges who are community leaders, connectors, and possess artistic skills and inspiration. They bring a diverse mix of styles, opinions, visions, and perspectives.

Q: How is the prize money distributed among team members?

The prize money is equally divided among team members.Event 1 & 2 Prizes:
- 1vs1 Hiphop & Open-Styles Winner: € 250
- 5vs5 Open-Styles Winner: € 750
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Event 3 Prizes:
- 1vs1 Hiphop & Open-Styles Winner: € 250
- 5vs5 Open-Styles Winner: € 750Team Selection Bonuses:
- Adults: Crews and dancers selected for a team at qualifier Event 2, who qualified for the Main Event, will receive a bonus of € 300 per person after The Finals.
- Teenagers: Dancers selected for a team at Event 2, who qualify for the main event, will receive a bonus of € 100 per person after The Finals.
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Event 3, 4 & 5 Prizes:
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Battle Prizes:
* Adults:
- 1st Place: € 2.500
- 2nd Place: € 1.250
- 3rd Place: € 500
* Teenagers:
- 1st Place: € 750
- 2nd Place: € 500
- 3rd Place: € 250
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Special Awards:
* Best Showcase:
- Adults: € 1.500
- Teenagers: € 500
* Crowd Favorite:
- Adults: € 300
- Teenagers: € 150
* Best Dancer:
- Adults: € 300
- Teenagers: € 150

Q: When and how will the prize money be paid?

Prize money will be paid by bank transfer to the dancer within 15 days of receiving an invoice or payment form after the event

Q: What are the specific rules for routines during battles?

While you can choose to perform routines, remember these are freestyle battles, so rounds shouldn't be fully choreographed. Also, crew and team battles are collective efforts; not all rounds should be solos.

Q: What are the requirements for the choreographed showcase?

A fully choreographed showcase of 2 - 3 minutes. The top 4 gets to do their showcase again in The Final.

Q: How does the showcase affect my team’s overall score?

For the showcases in the Semi Finals of the festival, the teams also receive points that add up to the points for the battles. The top 4 gets to do their showcase again in The Final. The first showcase is for ranking points to make it to The Final, the second showcase at The Final is for the Best Showcase prize.

The battles are the most important part of the ranking, but the showcase is also important. The most points can be earned with the battles, but the showcases can significantly change the ranking.

Showcase ranking points:
Number 1 = 6 points
Number 2 = 5 points
Number 3 = 4 points
Number 4 = 3 points
Number 5 = 2 points
Number 6 = 1 points

Q: What are the specifications for the stage setup?

The stage measures 8 by 8 meters with a 360-degree audience view. Teams can suggest simple lighting preferences, which the theater will accommodate if possible.

Q: What props are allowed, and how should they be used?

Props are allowed if discussed and approved by the organization.

Q: How many battles will each team participate in?

During the festival teams have around 7 battles in total. Depending on if they reach The Final

Q: What happens in the case of a tie in a battle?

Event 1, 2, 3 - The dancers do an extra tie-break round. No more ties allowed for the judges

Event 4, 5 Semi Finals - both teams get 1 point in the ranking

Event 6 The Final - The dancers do an extra tie-break round. No more ties allowed for the judges

Q: Are there any restrictions on the music choices for battles?

In the Open Styles or Team categories the music styles to these dance styles are played: Hiphop, Afro, Dancehall, Waacking, Vogue, Breaking, Locking, Experimental (bass), Krump, Popping, House, Litefeet In the Hiphop category, only Hiphop music

Q: Can teams customize their clothing?

Customization is allowed if discussed with and approved by the organization.

Q: Are there specific guidelines for the team logo and design?

The team logos and designs for the new teams are made by the organization. For existing crews that qualify the organization will try to use their logo if possible

Q: What is the format of the October Semi Final and The Final events?

Semi Finals - Round-Robin Tournament
In a round-robin tournament, each team dances against every other team in the tournament or their pool, whether they win or lose. This means that each team gets multiple chances to dance.

The Final - Knock-Out Tournament
In a knockout tournament, a team is eliminated as soon as it loses a match. This means that teams that lose early in the tournament will have far fewer opportunities to dance.

Q: How are the final four teams selected?

The top 4 teams, determined by the combined points from battles and showcases in the Semi Finals, will proceed to The Finals.

Q: Are there additional prizes aside from the money prizes?

Yes, trophies are awarded for the winning team, best dancer, and crowd favorite. The winning team also receives jackets.

Q: What kind of questions will be asked in the interviews?

Interviews allow dancers to express themselves, giving the audience insight into the dance world's why, how, and what. This clarity helps non-dancer audiences understand and appreciate dancers more, viewing them as top-tier artists/athletes.

Q: Are interviews mandatory for all participants?

Certain interviews are mandatory for all teams. But it is up to them who they want to let speak

Q: What is the content of the workshops?

That is different per workshop and per teacher. There is a wealth of knowledge present because of bringing all these artists together. We believe it is important to share this knowledge and grow as communities.

Q: Are workshops mandatory for participants?

No. All dancers part of one of the teams at the festival get free access to all the workshops

Q: Is there an job opening for a freelancer, intern, or volunteer?

If you are interested to work at our events or in the office as a intern, volunteer, or
freelancer, please send an email to info@internationaldanceleague.com with a CV and a
motivation