The Royal Cup
Two Crowns. One Saturday.
Saturday · Bachata & Brazilian Zouk Jack & Jill
Saturday · December 12 · 2026 · Ballhaus Freiburg
Royal Cup prizes
The Prizes
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Teach at Royals 2027
The dancer with the most combined points across both competitions joins the artist line-up for Bachata Zouk Royals 2027.
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Full Pass · Next Edition
First place in either Bachata or Brazilian Zouk earns a Full Pass for the next edition of the festival.
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Trophies
Trophies are awarded for first, second, and third place in each competition.
Brazilian Zouk runs under the Brazilian Zouk Dance Council. Multiple divisions · details announced soon.
Registration
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Official · Bachata Social German Cup · Qualifier for the World Cup Bachata Jack & Jill
Top 5 Leaders + Top 5 Followers → Bachata Social German Championship
Divisions & rules announced soon
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Official · Brazilian Zouk Dance Council Brazilian Zouk Jack & Jill
Multiple divisions · details announced soon
How It Works
Jack and Jill is a competition format where leaders and followers are paired by random draw.
It rewards adaptability, musicality, and connection over choreography.
Bachata · Bachata Social German Cup · Qualifier for the World Cup Brazilian Zouk · Official Brazilian Zouk Dance Council
Bachata divisions, judging criteria, and the Brazilian Zouk division line-up will be announced closer to the festival.
The Award Ceremony
Saturday Night.
After Saturday's competitions, the Royal Cup ceremony takes place during Saturday Night. Trophies are awarded, and the combined-points winner is announced.
See Saturday programmeQuestions
Frequently Asked
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Do I need a Full Pass to compete?
A Full Pass, Party Pass, or Saturday Pass is mandatory to participate in either Jack & Jill. See /tickets for festival passes.
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Can I register for both competitions?
Yes — dancers can enter both competitions.
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When are divisions, rules, and judging criteria announced?
Bachata divisions, judging criteria, and the Brazilian Zouk division line-up will be announced closer to the festival. Both registrations remain open meanwhile.
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Can I just watch?
Yes — a Full Pass includes spectator access to both competitions. See /tickets.
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Is this an official competition?
Yes. The Bachata Jack & Jill is part of the Bachata Social German Cup — a qualifier toward the Bachata Social World Cup. The Brazilian Zouk Jack & Jill runs under the Official Brazilian Zouk Dance Council.
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What does the Top 5 invitation mean?
The Top 5 Leaders and Top 5 Followers in the Bachata Jack & Jill receive a direct invitation to the Bachata Social German Championship.
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Can I sign up at the door?
Registration runs through the official competition platforms linked above. On-site registration is unlikely — check the platform pages for cutoff dates.