Not about speed.
Not about tricks.
Not about perfection.
One motion is enough.
A social dance competition where connection, musicality, and awareness matter more than choreography.
🔹 COMPETITION FORMAT
Jack & Jill (no partner needed)
Participants compete individually
Dance partners are matched randomly
Improvised social dancing only
Judges evaluate dancers individually as Leaders or Followers
🔹 CATEGORY
Open Level
Recommended: 1+ year of social dance experience
Teachers and professionals are welcome
Maximum 30 dancers only (15 Leaders / 15 Followers)
⚠️ Participation is strictly limited to ensure quality judging and a premium experience.
🔹 SCHEDULE
🗓 Saturday – after day classes, before the party
⏰ Exact schedule will be announced soon
🔹 REGISTRATION
💸 Participation fee: 10 EUR (tickets on Go&Dance platform - Link to tickets:
https://www.goandance.com/en/event/7835/project-x-bachata-festival-riga-2026)
🎟 Required: Full Pass or Party Pass
(Single party ticket is not sufficient)
📌 Spots are limited. First come, first confirmed.
After ticket purchase, the Project X team will contact participants with further details.
🔹 JUDGING
International artists of Project X
Separate evaluation for Leaders and Followers
Focus on:
Connection & Lead/Follow
Musicality
Technique & Control
Adaptability & Presence
Judges list will be announced soon.
🔹 MUSIC
Bachata (sensual / modern / fusion)
Songs selected by the organization
Playlist not revealed in advance
🔹 PRIZES
🏆 Titles:
The One Motion Champion – Best Leader
The One Motion Champion – Best Follower
🎶 The One Motion Champions will dance to the world premiere of the official Project X soundtrack, created by DJ Dimen5ion.
🎁 Prize pool includes:
Full Passes to international bachata festivals from our partners
Full Pass to future Project X events
(Exact prizes will be announced soon)
🔹 IMPORTANT RULES
Participants must be ready 30 minutes before competition start
Number tag must be visible at all times
Dance partners rotate in every round
Acrobatics where both feet leave the ground or go above the head are forbidden
Respect, safety, and social dance values are mandatory
One motion is enough to win.. to get you epic dance experience 💙
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