Competition Overview

HIGHVERSE Championship is dedicated to the real artistic development of dancers and promotes dance as a complete form of expression.

The event aims to redefine the standards of dance competitions by offering a professional environment in which authenticity, expression and the coherence of the performance are essential.

Date and Event Structure

HIGHVERSE Championship is organized twice per year, in two separate editions.

Each edition takes place over two consecutive days:

• Day 1: official competition
• Day 2: dance workshops

For the current edition, the event will take place on 23–24 May 2026 in Bucharest, Romania.

The exact venue, detailed schedule and all logistical information will be communicated officially by the organizers through the competition website and social media channels.

The organizers reserve the right to modify the schedule or event structure in accordance with operational requirements.

Registration Fees

Participation in HIGHVERSE Championship requires payment of the fee established for each type of entry.

• Teams: 135 RON per dancer, per registered routine
• Battle entries: 150 RON per dancer / per entry

Competition Structure

Each HIGHVERSE edition includes clear registration periods, participation caps and routine limits. Changes to already registered routines may only be made until the deadline established by the organizers.

The registration process closes either at the end of the announced registration period or when the maximum number of accepted participants or routines has been reached.

The competition is structured by artistic division, age category and participation level in order to ensure fairness, consistency and relevance in judging.

Divisions

HIGHVERSE Championship includes two main divisions:

HIGHVERSE | Fusion

Includes hybrid and stage-driven styles and concepts: National Folklore, International Folklore, Open, Production Number, Musical, Show Dance, Acro Dance.

The focus is placed on creativity, concept and visual impact.

HIGHVERSE | Dynamic

Includes dynamic and urban styles: MTV Commercial, K-pop, Urban.

Routines in this division must demonstrate energy, precision and strong stage presence.

Age Categories

The competition is divided into two age categories:

• JUNIORS — 15 years old and under
• UPPER — 16 years old and above

The category is determined by the age of the oldest participant in the group.

The organizers may request documents to verify the age of participants. All participants are required to provide complete and accurate personal information, including documents confirming nationality and date of birth.

Participation Levels

The competition is structured into two levels:

• FOUNDATION (BEGINNER) — intended for hobby or entry-level Teams
• PERFORMANCE (PRO) — intended for advanced Teams

The selected level is declared during registration and remains the responsibility of the choreographer or group coordinator.

Types of Participation

The competition is intended exclusively for Teams.

• Teams — 5+ dancers

Routine Duration

The maximum permitted routine duration is 5:00 minutes.

A tolerance of up to 5 seconds is accepted without penalty.

Penalties for Exceeding the Time Limit

• 6–15 seconds over the limit — 2-point deduction
• More than 15 seconds over the limit — 5-point deduction

Music

Music must be uploaded during registration in MP3 format.

The following are strictly prohibited in the soundtrack:

• explicit language
• offensive content

Costumes and Props

Costumes must be appropriate to the age of the participants and the chosen style.

Light and safe props are allowed. Materials that may damage the stage or leave marks are prohibited.

Strictly Prohibited

• fire
• liquids
• dangerous objects

Judging System

Judging is carried out using an Olympic-style system.

Each routine is evaluated by a panel of five judges, each awarding an individual score according to the official criteria.

Final Score Calculation

• the highest score is removed
• the lowest score is removed
• the arithmetic average of the three remaining scores is calculated

Evaluation Criteria

Each routine is evaluated based on five components, each representing 20% of the final score.

Execution — 20%

• energy
• stage presence
• ability to impress

Technique — 20%

• clarity
• control
• dynamics
• synchronization

Choreography — 20%

• originality
• structure
• concept
• musicality

Creativity — 20%

• music use
• space use
• idea development

Presentation — 20%

• costumes
• styling
• expressiveness
• visual impact

Tie-Break Rule

If two or more routines receive the same final score, the tie will be resolved by analysing the judging criteria in the following order:

• Execution
• Technique
• Choreography
• Creativity
• Presentation

The routine with the higher score in the first differentiating criterion will be placed above the other.

Ranking and Gala System

The ranking is established according to the final score obtained during the competition.

Two final galas are organized:

• Foundation Gala — includes 6 routines (1st places from FOUNDATION, Juniors and Upper)
• Pro Gala — includes 6 routines (1st places from PERFORMANCE, Juniors and Upper)

Awards

HIGHVERSE Championship ends with an official awards ceremony in which competitors ranked in the top three positions in each category, age group and style are recognized.

The full ranking and all official results will be published on the official website after the end of the competition.

Main Awards - gala winners

These distinctions represent the highest level of achievement within the competition.

HIGHVERSE Battle All Styless

The competition also includes battle sections:

• 1 vs 1
• 2 vs 2
• Crew vs Crew

Format

• pre-selections (cypher)
• eliminations (Top 16, Top 8, semi-finals, final)

Battle Evaluation

• musicality
• originality
• reaction
• strategy

Responsibility

Participation in HIGHVERSE Championship is undertaken at the participant’s own risk.

All participants are required to complete and sign the documents requested by the organizers, including those related to registration and the music materials used.

By participating in HIGHVERSE Championship, each competitor accepts that the organizers, partners, employees and sponsors cannot be held liable for incidents, accidents or injuries connected to the event, regardless of when they occur.

Media Rights

By registering for HIGHVERSE Championship, participants agree that their image and performances may be recorded and used by the organizers and partners for promotional and broadcasting purposes through any existing or future media format, including television, internet, social media, video and audio materials.

Disqualification

The organizers may disqualify participants in the following cases:

• inappropriate behaviour
• failure to comply with the official Rules & Regulation

Final Informations

By registering for HIGHVERSE Championship, all participants confirm that they accept and respect the official competition Rules & Regulation.

During HIGHVERSE Championship, a meeting may be organized for instructors and coordinators, where general competition information, observations and recommendations from the judges and organizers may be presented.

All representatives of the dance studios registered in the competition must complete check-in for the registered dancers.

Any inappropriate behaviour from spectators may lead to a warning or removal from the venue. In serious cases, the associated team or participant may be sanctioned or excluded from the competition.

The running order is established randomly and must be respected. Any request for a change must be submitted in writing, but approval remains entirely at the discretion of the organizer.

Acceptance of the Rules & Regulation

Registration in the competition implies full acceptance of these official regulations.