In the COUPLES CATEGORIES couples who participate in categories of 1 dance, are not allowed to participate in the corresponding category of 3 dances, and by extension, couples who participate in categories of 3 dances, are not allowed to participate in the corresponding Open category. A couple can also compete in the next higher age category, in the exact same categories that they participated in their natural age category.

DEBUT ALL LADIES LATIN/STANDARD – Beginners teams (at least 4 participants) are considered those in which 80% of their members dance for the first time in a dance competition within the year of its performance (e.g. for the year 2024, 8 out of 10 gymnasts must not have danced in competitions before 1/1/2024), and participate in the competition in free choreography – Latin/Standard dance mix.

ALL LADIES SHOW LATIN/STANDARD – Teams (at least 4 participants) can participate in the competition in free choreography - a mix of dances with a theme that should be visible on dress, choreography and music.

ALL LADIES SYNCHRO LATIN/STANDARD – Teams (at least 4 participants) must maintain the original team shape by remaining synchronized in their figures and movements in the same time and direction throughout the presentation (change of shapes is allowed during the last 15-20 seconds for the finale of the choreography) . Props, Stands, Acrobatics are not allowed.

SOLO LATIN/STANDARD – Dancers in the solo categories dance with all the participants in Heats (Semifinal, Final, etc.) they can also compete in the next age category. Girls from the couples categories can also participate in the Solo categories. Competitors in Latin Solo Categories will dance ONE DANCE (Ch, Sb, Rb, Jv, Pd) and in Standard Solo ONE DANCE (W, T, Vw, F, Qs).

DUET, TRIO LATIN/STANDARD – Participants dance separately and use their own music and the duration is from 1:30 to 2:00 minutes. Athletes will have 15 seconds for the entry and 15 seconds for the exit. The presentation must be thematic and stand out in choreography, costume and music. Props, lifts, stunts and acrobatics are allowed.

NOTES:
• Teams in the Debut All Ladies categories may compete in another All Ladies Synchro or All Ladies Show category in the exact same age categories according to the rules, or in the Debut All Ladies next higher age category.
• Teams in the All Ladies Synchro categories can also compete in another All Ladies Show category in the exact same age categories or All Ladies Synchro in the next higher age category.
• Teams in the All Ladies Show categories can also compete in another All Ladies Show category immediately higher in age.
• The age category is calculated in relation to the year of birth and refers to the calendar year. Participants in the Juvenile , Junior and Youth Categories must carry with them an evidence of their age.
• Duration: Maximum duration of the choreography for Small & Large teams is 3 minutes, for Showcases 4 minutes, for Super Showcases 5 minutes. There will be a grace period of about 10 seconds, after which the music will be stop.
• Age Limit Tolerance : For teams with up to 7 participants , one (1) member of the team can be of older age. In the same way, for teams of 8 to 10 participants - two (2) members, for teams of 11 to 13 participants - three (3), for teams of 14 and more four (4).

JUDGES MARKS OF FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1 – 15 ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΙΣΜΟΣ – SYNCHRONIZATION
1 – 15 ΧΟΡΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ – CHOREOGRAPHY
1 – 15 ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ – TECHNIQUE
1 – 10 ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ – ΣΚΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ – PERFORMANCE
1 – 10 ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ – MUSICALITY
• Maximum judge score 65 points.
• In the first qualification round judges select six (6) teams directly for the final.

ALL LADIES TEAMS  – Η χορογραφία πρέπει να είναι έως 3:00 λεπτά. Οι συμμετέχοντες χορευουν σε μια κατηγορία για ολες τις ηλικίες.

CASINO RUEDA, SALSA TEAM – Είναι υποχρεωτικό ότι οποιαδήποτε ομάδα πρέπει να έχει τουλάχιστον τρία ζευγάρια.
Η χορογραφία πρέπει να είναι έως 4:00 λεπτά. Ζευγάρια χορευουν σε μια κατηγορία για ολες τις ηλικίες.

COUPLES FREESTYLE – Tα ζευγάρια θα χορέψουν μέχρι 2:0 λεπτά σε κάθε γύρο. Η μουσική θα είναι ελεύθερη επιλογή του DJ. Ζευγάρια χορευουν σε μια κατηγορία για ολες τις ηλικίες.

COUPLES CHOREO – Η μουσική αποτελεί επιλογή του ζευγαριού και διαρκεια έως 2:30 λεπτά. Παρόλα αυτά, το 80% της χορογραφίας θα πρέπει να είναι σε μουσική του είδους που αναφέρεται η κατηγορία. Οι αθλητές θα έχουν 15′ δευτερόλεπτα  χρόνο για την είδοδο και 15′ δευτερόλεπτα χρόνο για την έξοδο. Ζευγάρια χορευουν σε μια κατηγορία για ολες τις ηλικίες.

SOLO OPEN – Οι χορευτές στις κατηγορίες σόλο χορευουν μέχρι 2:0 λεπτά σε κάθε γύρο. Η μουσική θα είναι ελεύθερη επιλογή του DJ. Όλοι οι συμμετέχοντες χωρίζονται ανάλογα με την ηλικία: Juvenile – 7-11 ετών, Junior – 12-15 ετών, Youth – 16-18 ετών, Adults – 19+.

SHOW SOLO, DUET – Οι συμμετέχοντες χορεύουν ξεχωριστά, θα χρησιμοποιήσουν τη δική τους μουσική και διάρκεια είναι έως 2:00 λεπτά. Οι αθλητές θα έχουν 15′ δευτερόλεπτα  χρόνο για την είδοδο και 15′ δευτερόλεπτα χρόνο για την έξοδο. Η παρουσίαση πρέπει να είναι θεματική και να διακρίνεται στη χορογραφία, το κοστούμι και τη μουσική. Όλοι οι συμμετέχοντες χωρίζονται ανάλογα με την ηλικία: Juvenile – 7-11 ετών, Junior – 12-15 ετών, Youth – 16-18 ετών, Adults – 19+.

Κριτήρια
• Συγχρονισμός (15%)
• Χορογραφία (15%)
• Σκηνική και δυναμική παρουσία (30%)
• Tεχνική (30%)
• Mουσική (10%)
Συνολική Βαθμολογία: 100%

Αποκλεισμός: Οι διαγωνιζόμενοι θα πρέπει να συμπεριφέρονται με σεβασμό ο ένας στον άλλο και θα πρέπει να αποφεύγουν να κάνουν ενοχλητικούς θορύβους ή κινήσεις κατά τη διάρκεια της παράστασης. Επίσης οι διαγωνιζόμενοι θα πρέπει να γνωρίζουν ότι μπορεί να αποβληθούν ή να χάσουν μονάδες σε περίπτωση που προσπαθήσουν να παρακολλήσουν την παράσταση των συμπαικτών τους. Επιπλέον, οποιαδήποτε υβριστική συμπεριφορά ή πράξη απέναντι στους κριτές θα έχει ως αποτέλεσμα την αποβολή ολόκληρης της ομάδος.

ORIENTAL GROUP – choreography may incorporate any form of dance, classical style Raqs Sharqi, Arabic folk dance etc. However Oriental Dance original technique and music predominates. It is allowed to use oriental props and appropriate accessories (two veils, Isis wings, saber (just dummy), vases, and etc.) and any type of costume. Various dances, styles and fusions of fantasy styles like flamenco oriental and others are welcome. There has to be a development of the plot (introduction, culmination, finale). All participants are divided according to age: Baby - 4-6 years, Juvenile - 7-11 years old, Junior - 12-15 years old, Youth - 16-18 years old, Adults - 19+.

ORIENTAL SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Wings and walking sticks as accessories are not allowed. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

SHOW SOLO, DUET – Participants in the Oriental and Bollywood categories dance separately “ON THE STAGE”, they will use their own music and duration is from 1:45 to 2:15 minutes. Athletes will have 15 seconds for the entry and 15 seconds for the exit. The presentation must be thematic and stand out in choreography, costume and music. Veil, feathers, cane, hat and swords are allowed. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

BOLLYWOOD GROUP – dance has its origins in Traditional Indian dance, it is made up of many differing dance styles including Indian Classical, Bhangra, Arabic, Folk, Tribal, Latino, Hip Hop, Street Dance, “Michael Jackson”, and many others and must be a contrast of dance styles and movement, depending on the music. All participants are divided according to age: Junior - 7-15 years old, Adults - 16+.

PRODUCTION (Mega Group) – is a large group (at least 16 participants) of different ages that allows dancers to perform with participants from different dance categories (Oriental, Bollywood , Tribal, Fusion). The dance style can change depending on the decisions of the choreographer and the group must be unique in that it creates and maintains a special connection between the participants to create a truly unforgettable performance with beautiful choreography, spectacle, costumes and the use of any scenery.

JUDGES MARKS OF FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1 – 15 ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΙΣΜΟΣ – SYNCHRONIZATION
1 – 15 ΧΟΡΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ – CHOREOGRAPHY
1 – 15 ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ – TECHNIQUE
1 – 10 ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ – ΣΚΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ – PERFORMANCE
1 – 10 ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ – MUSICALITY
• Maximum judge score 65 points.

BALLET – is the most formal of the Classical ballet styles; it adheres to traditional ballet technique. This discipline must be performed using the Classical Ballet Technique and style and may be performed in soft ballet slippers or Pointe shoes. Lyric, Modern and Contemporary dances may not be performed in this discipline. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 ετών, Junior – 12-15 ετών, Youth – 16-18 ετών, Adults – 19+.

CONTEMPORARY GROUP – dance is a more relaxed, free style of dance in which choreographer’s uses emotions and moods to design their own steps, in contrast to ballet’s structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of gravity, whereas ballet strives to be light and airy. Contemporary Ballet should not be confused with Modern Dance, and may not compete in this discipline. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile I - 7-9 years, Juvenile II - 9-11 years old, Junior I - 12-13 years old, Junior II - 14-15 years old, Youth - 16 -18 years old, Adults - 19+.

DEBUT CONTEMPORARY GROUP - teams are considered to be those in which 80% of their members dance for the first time in a dance competition within the year of its performance (e.g. for the year 2023, 8 out of 10 gymnasts must not have danced in a competition before 1/ 1/2023). Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+. Acrobatics, lifts, props, props are allowed.

CONTEMPORARY SOLO – Dancers in the Contemporary solo categories dance with all participants “IN THE HEATS”, and can also compete in the next age category. The music is selected by the organizers of "KAVALA OPEN" and is available on the website. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+. Props and props are not allowed. διαθέσιμη στην ιστοσελίδα. Οι συμμετέχοντες χωρίζονται ανάλογα με την ηλικία: Juvenile – 7-11 ετών, Junior – 12-15 ετών, Youth – 16-18 ετών, Adults – 19+. Δεν επιτρέπονται σκηνικά και αξεσουάρ.

MODERN – JAZZ – is based either on any Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet and Contemporary dance technique, allows the use of acrobatics, props, lip-sync and other theatrical effects and shall be based on a concept, story, theme or idea. The concept, story, theme or idea must be fully understandable and will be expressed bymeans of dance movements that adhere to the piece being presented, along with being creative,imaginative and original. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile I - 7-9 years, Juvenile II - 9-11 years old, Junior I - 12-13 years old, Junior II - 14-15 years old, Youth - 16 -18 years old, Adults - 19+.

DEBUT MODERN – JAZZ - teams are considered to be those in which 80% of their members dance for the first time in a dance competition within the year of its performance (e.g. for the year 2023, 8 out of 10 gymnasts must not have danced in a competition before 1/ 1/2023). Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+. Acrobatics, lifts, props, props are allowed.

SHOW SOLO, DUET, TRIO– Participants dance separately and use their own music and the duration is from 1:30 to 2:00 minutes. Athletes will have 15 seconds for the entry and 15 seconds for the exit. The presentation must be thematic and stand out in choreography, costume and music. Props, lifts, stunts and acrobatics are allowed. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

ACROBATIC DANCE – shall include many techniques, such as tumbling, balancing, contortions, and aerial tricks without hands and controlled movement, as well as acrobatic elements, static elements, jumps, hand support elements, turns, rolls, walkovers and saltos, all of which should be connected with dance movement and dance combinations. The emphasis is on strength, stretch, control and ease of movement, no matter what technique is being used. Musicality, variety of acrobatic elements and dance itself, originality of composition as well as harmony of concept, music, choreography and acrobatic elements will be highly evaluated. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile - 7-11 years old, Junior - 12-15 years old, Adults - 19+.

SHOW DANCE – category is free style and based on any Disco Dance, Aerobic dance, Latino Zumba, Step dance, Majorette, Michael Jackson Show, Cheerleaders, Twirling and should be have concept, theme or idea. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile - 7-11 years old, Junior - 12-15 years old, Adults - 16+.

DISCO DANCE – is a dance style heavily dependent on disco music. Disco music consists of loud, booming vocals over a steady beat and bass. Disco dance to the music in your own way while wearing disco inspired clothing. Disco consists of steps and movements performed in time to the beats of disco music. Some common elements of disco dancing include side steps between longer moves, raising your arms overhead, large hip and pelvic movements, and twisting your arms in time to the beat.

KANGOO JUMPS – is a type of exercise that combines aerobic exercise with dance. It was discovered by a Canadian doctor, with the aim of restoring and protecting the spine and muscle groups. But what makes it special and stands out from other types of gymnastics are the specially designed boots with plates on the bottom (magic boots), which give the possibility of jumping like a "kangaroo", while at the same time protecting the body from vibrations during training duration. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Adults – 16+.

PRODUCTION (Mega Group) – is a large group (at least 16 participants) of different ages that allows dancers to perform with participants from different dance categories (Modern-Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatic). The dance style can change depending on the decisions of the choreographer and the group must be unique in that it creates and maintains a special connection between the participants to create a truly unforgettable performance with beautiful choreography, spectacle, costumes and the use of any scenery.

JUDGES MARKS OF FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1 – 15 ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΙΣΜΟΣ – SYNCHRONIZATION
1 – 15 ΧΟΡΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ – CHOREOGRAPHY
1 – 15 ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ – TECHNIQUE
1 – 10 ΕΚΤΕΛΕΣΗ – ΣΚΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑ – PERFORMANCE
1 – 10 ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ – MUSICALITY
• Maximum judge score 65 points.

HIP HOP & BREAK DANCE TEAMS – Performed technique must be within character of dance technique: Hip Hop, Break Dance, Electric Boogie and Techno. The performance presented by dancers can be done using the listed techniques as they decide so: either in a pure version or as a mix. Example: The performance that is being presented only in Hip hop dance technique will be equally adjudicated as a performance that mixes Hip Hop and Techno. All pieces must have a show case, theme or idea that MUST be clearly visible throughout the whole performance. It is very important to present harmony of idea, music, dance, choreography, costumes and props. Musicality, variety of dance and dance patterns, originality, together with a welldone and well performed stage and individual/ORIGINAL choreography will be highly evaluated. All participants are divided according to age: Juvenile - 7-11 years old, Junior - 12-15 years old, Youth - 16-18 years old, Adults - 19+.

HIP HOP SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

Κ-ΡΟΡ TEAMS – originates from Korea and is a musical genre that uniquely combines pop, rock, hip-hop, experimental and many other musical genres. Although a new genre in the music and dance scene, it has gained attention and interest worldwide and already many "K-POP DANCE" groups have been formed in the World. Participants dance in a category for all ages.

Κ-ΡΟΡ SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Wings and walking sticks as accessories are not allowed. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Youth +18 years, Adults – 19+.

ΗIGH HEELS TEAMS – it is called the style and not so much the dance as it allows a woman to express herself and highlight her femininity. It is inspired by the dances: Hip Hop, Funky Jazz, Lyrical, Latin without having a specific pace. Choreography needs imagination, personal experiences, emotions and above all style. Participants dance in a category for all ages.

ΗIGH HEELS SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Wings and walking sticks as accessories are not allowed. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Youth +18 years, Adults – 19+.

DANCEHALL TEAMS Dancehall is a street style that emerged in the late 1970s and mid-1980s on the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. It's not just a Jamaican dance, it's their culture and lifestyle. The creator of this is Bogle, where thanks to him Dancehall became known around the world. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

DANCEHALL SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

COMMERCIAL TEAMS - style refers to the most popular and current type of dance that is adapted for live or taped performances such as television shows, concerts, music videos, films and commercials. What makes the commercial special and special is that it combines many types of dance (street dance, hip-hop, jazz) while it has influences from mainstream and pop music and the dance scene.

COMMERCIAL SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

REGGAETON TEAMS – appeared for the first time as a musical genre in the 70s in America. Reggaeton music was created by mixing Jamaican and Latin American music, with hip hop and electronic rhythms and is dance music and usually accompanied by rap (singing). Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+. Acrobatics, props, lifts and accessories are allowed.

REGGAETON SOLO – The dancers dance with all the participants in the Heats (Semifinal, Final etc.) with music the choice of the organizers. Dancers can also compete in the next age category. Participants are divided according to age: Juvenile – 7-11 years, Junior – 12-15 years, Youth – 16-18 years, Adults – 19+.

SHOW DUET –  Hip Hop, Commercial, Dance Hall χορεύουν ξεχωριστά το ένα με το άλλο. Η μουσική για τις κατηγορίες είναι των διαγωνιζόμενων και διάρκεια μουσικής από 1:30 έως 2:00 λεπτά.

STREET DANCE MEGA CREW – είναι μια μεγάλη ομάδα (τουλάχιστον 16 συμμετέχοντες) διαφορετικών ηλικιών που επιτρέπει σε χορευτές να εμφανιστούν με συμμετέχοντες από διαφορετικές κατηγορίες χορού (Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Break Dance, Dance Hall, Commercial, Reggaeton, High Heels). Το στυλ χορού μπορεί να αλλάξει ανάλογα με τις αποφάσεις του χορογράφου και η ομάδα πρέπει να είναι μοναδική στο ότι δημιουργεί και διατηρεί μια ειδική σύνδεση μεταξύ των συμμετεχόντων για να δημιουργήσει μια πραγματικά αξέχαστη παράσταση με όμορφες χορογραφίες, θέαμα, κοστούμια και τη χρήση οποιουδήποτε σκηνικού.

NOTES:
• Music for Solo Hip Hop, Commercial, Dance Hall, K-Pop, High Heels, Reggaeton you can download here

JUDGES MARKS OF FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1 – 15 ΧΟΡΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ – CHOREOGRAPHY
1 – 15 ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ – TECHNIQUE
1 – 10 ΣΤΥΛ – STYLE
1 – 10 ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ – MUSIC – THEME
• Maximum judge score 65 points.