THE LION

Dance Championships & Gala Ball

4th & 5th May 2024

MUNICH

Finally Munich will have its own big international festival...THE LION Dance Championships & Gala Ball will be with the Camp over 3 full days. Highlight definetly the Gala Ball on the 4th of May with the World Championships of the best couples. More than 200 categories from the youngest Solo dancer to the creme de la creme of the scene in Professional and ProAm will come to the beautiful and extravagant capital of Bavaria, Munich to reach out for medals and trophies.

THE LION

Dance Championships & Gala Ball

4th & 5th May 2024

MUNICH

Venue will be one of the finest hotels in the center of Munich, directly located at the central station, the luxury SOFITEL Hotel Munich Bayerpost. The elegant ballroom "Nymphenburg Saal" is the perfect location the the 2 days of competition and especially for the Gala Ball on the 4th of May.

Also here we can find our credo Style meets Tradition. Guests and participants, who are looking for convinience in staying over night in the Sofitel during the period of the event, please contact us for assistance in booking.

THE LION

Gala Ball

4th May 2024

"Nymphenburg Saal"

Sofitel Hotel Munich Bayerpost

Red Carpet Reception 19.30

Start Gala Ball 20.00


Dear Esteemed Guests,

we invite you to an evening of sheer splendor promising an unforgettable experience at the Gala Ball hosted at the prestigious Sofitel Bayerpost in the heart of Munich.

You will witness an evening of elegance and glamour. From the grand entrance to the exquisite ballroom, every corner will exude sophistication.

World-Class Dance Competitions: Be impressed and entertained by the grace and skill of the world's best dancers performing in both Latin American and ballroom dance sections. Witness the beauty of movement and the artistry of these phenomenal talents.

Celebrate, Enjoy, and Have a Good Time: Let loose, celebrate life, and enjoy a night filled with laughter, music, and the joy of togetherness. THE LION Gala Ball is not just an event... it's a celebration of life's most beautiful moments.

Gala Buffet: Indulge your senses in a culinary journey with our exquisite gala buffet. Impeccably crafted dishes, paired with the finest wines, add another layer of luxury to the evening.

Limited Tickets Available: Seize the opportunity to be part of this exclusive affair. Tickets are limited, ensuring an intimate and enchanting experience for all attendees. Don't miss your chance to join us for a night of glamour and celebration.

Join us at Sofitel Bayerpost for an evening, where memories are made. We look forward to hosting you at the Gala Ball – a night where dreams come to life.

Warmest Regards,

Dirk Bastert

Executive Organizer


Schedule

03.05.2024

Workshops/ Private Lessons/ Sight Seeing Welcome Reception

04.05.2024

Daytime (9am-6pm)

Competitions ProAm/ Open Professional/ Open Amateur/ Open Youth/ WDO World Championships

Gala Ball (8pm-1am)

Finals World Championships/ Professionals/ Amateurs/ Shows/ General Dancing

05.05.2024

Competitions Solo (all age groups & level) / Couples (all age groups Beginner/RS) & Open U8/U10/U12/U14/U16 / German Championships GDO U10/U12/U14

Categories


ProAm

KING LUDWIG CUP (5 Dance Championships)

LION CUP (5 Dance Scholarships)

Single/2/3 Dance Challenge 

Bronze/Silver/Gold Level

04.05.2024


Professionals

World Championships Professional 10 Dance WDO

LION CUP (Open Championships)

04.05.2024

Rising Star

05.05.2024


Amateurs

 LION CUP (Open Championships)

04.05.2024

Rising Stars/Beginner

05.05.2024


Youth

 LION CUP (Open Championships)

04.05.2024

Rising Stars/Beginner

05.05.2024


Junior

U 14 World Championships Latin WDO

U 14 World Championships Ballroom WDO

04.05.2024

German Championships GDO U14 Latin

German Championships GDO U14 Ballroom

05.05.2024

LION CUP (Open Championships)

Rising Stars/Beginner

05.05.2024


Juveniles

LION CUP (Open Championships)

Rising Stars/Beginner

German Championships GDO U10/U12 Latin

German Championships GDO U10/U12 Ballroom

05.05.2024


Seniors

LION CUP (Open Championships)

Beginner

O35/O45/O55/O65 Ballroom & Latin

05.05.2024


Solo

LION CUP (Open Championships)

U10/U12/U14/U16/U19/Adults/O35

KIARA CUP (Open U 6)

SIMBA CUP (Open U 8)

Beginner & Open Single Dance

05.05.2024


Adjudicators


Carmen Germany

Domen Krapez Slovenia

Yulia Musikhina Italy

Ferdinando Iannaccone Hongkong

Mick Stylianos England

Manfred Wang China

Hanna Kartuunen Finland

Warren Boyce England

Uapan Snidvongs Thailand

Oxana Lebedew Germany

Justinas Duknauskas Lithuania

Marek Kosaty Poland

Olga Urumova Ukraine

Lorena Cravero Italy

Brigitt Mayer Canada

Naira Markina Ukraine

Chau Nguyen Vietnam

Argo Oblikas England

Piotr Lewandowski Poland

Ivan Moiseev Israel

Nicole Kelly Ireland

Howard Loke Malaysia

Konstantin Panchenko Austria

Sascha Karabey Germany

Ksenia Yanchenkova Ireland

Emma Lee Stowell England

Petrana Swetik Czech Republic

Anders Koch Denmark

Alexander Müller Germany

Maria Schinder Germany

Sonja Koparanova Germany

Yuliya Skorova Ukraine

Natalia Politanskaia Germany

Marc Scheithauer Germany

Anna Chudina Germany

Irina Vikatto Ukraine

...list will be updated soon