BACHATA EXPLOSION 2026

JACK & JILL COMPETITION

Saturday · 17 October 2026 · Berlin

Unknown partner. Unknown song. Real bachata.

The Bachata Explosion Jack & Jill is all about social dancing: connection, timing, technique, musicality and the ability to adapt to a partner you did not choose.

No prepared routines. No fixed partner. Just you, the music and the person in front of you.

REGISTRATION — IMPORTANT

This payment is Step 2 of your J&J registration.

Before purchasing your J&J entry, you must first complete the official competition registration form and upload your competition photo at:

bachataexplosion.com/jj/

Your registration is only complete once:

1. You have submitted the J&J registration form + competition photo
2. Your J&J entry fee has been successfully paid

Please use the same name and email address for your registration form and your Ticket Tailor payment so we can match both automatically.

A valid BBF 2026 Full Pass is required to compete.

COMPETITION FORMAT

The competition is designed around genuine social dancing.

Cypher

Dance with assigned partners and show your ability to connect, adapt and dance naturally with different people.

Competition Rounds

Competitors who advance continue through the announced rounds toward the final.

Final

The finalists face a final round including a surprise challenge announced at the event.

Competition decisions will be announced directly after each round.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will focus on three main areas:

1. Basic Step, Timing & Hip Movement

Clear bachata basics, reliable timing, controlled hip movement, balance and control.

2. Posture, Connection & Technique

Clean technique, readable partner connection and the ability to adapt naturally to an unknown partner.

3. Musicality, Creativity & Entertainment

Interpretation of the music, personality and creativity while maintaining connection and social-dance quality.

CORE RULES

• This is a social-dance competition.
• A valid BBF 2026 Full Pass is mandatory.
• Competitors dance with assigned partners.
• Acrobatics are not allowed, either solo or with a partner.
• Prepared choreography is not the focus of the competition.
• Competitors should demonstrate control, connection, musicality and adaptability.
• Decisions are announced after each round.
• The final includes a surprise challenge announced during the event.
• The official event announcements and final competition rulebook remain authoritative.

MUSIC

A Spotify playlist containing 100 possible competition songs is planned for publication approximately one week before the festival.

The purpose of the playlist is to help competitors prepare musically—not to prepare choreography.

Your ability to react to the music in the moment remains an important part of the competition.

PRIZES

🏆 1ST PLACE — CHAMPIONS

• €100 for the winning pair — €50 per dancer
• Trophy
• 5 partner-event Full Passes
• BBF 2027 teaching opportunity

🥈 2ND PLACE

• 3 partner-event Full Passes

🥉 3RD PLACE

• 2 partner-event Full Passes

🏅 Every confirmed competitor receives a competition medal.

BEFORE YOU PAY

Please make sure you have:

✓ Completed your registration at bachataexplosion.com/jj/
✓ Uploaded a clear competition photo
✓ Entered your correct contact information
✓ Used the same email address you will use here
✓ Read the competition rules
✓ Hold a valid BBF 2026 Full Pass

YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS SUCCESSFUL.

Once your payment is confirmed, your place in the Bachata Explosion 2026 Jack & Jill is officially registered.

See you in the cypher.