WhoGotSkillz Streetdance
Competition 2026
Competition Regulations
As of November 4, 2025
§1. Event Date and Location
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location: ICS – Messe Stuttgart
Messepiazza 1
70629 Stuttgart
§2. Eligibility
All crews are eligible to participate in the WhoGotSkillz Streetdance Competition.
The timely registration and transfer of the
participation fees are decisive. The number of participating groups per dance school is not
limited.
§3. Registration
The registration deadline is March 11, 2026. Registration constitutes a binding
commitment and acceptance of the competition regulations. All registration forms
must be downloaded from the links provided.
The registration form and the disclaimer must be signed and sent to us in due time either
by email (info@whogotskillz.com) or fax (+49 711 217 2077 99).
You can also download the form for registering individual
dancers. Please send us the open Excel file with the full name, date of birth of the
dancers and, if applicable, reference to participation in the last competition by
email. Please do not fill it out by hand!
All participants must have a photo ID with them. It can be before
site spot checks are made.
§4. Participation Fee
The entry fee is €25.00 incl. VAT per participating participant and
category.
The registration fees must be transferred directly to our account upon receipt of the
invoice.
Each dance school is allowed to bring one accompanying person or
coach to supervise the dance students free of charge for up to 19 participants, and two accompanying persons or coaches are free of charge for 20 and
more participants. These
accompanying persons are not exempt from the participation fees if they actively participate in the
Championship.
§5. Competition Categories & Elimination Rounds
All categories will only take place if there are three or more participants/groups.
If too few registrations are received in a category, the
participants will be notified.
The contest consists of two elimination rounds: preliminary round and final. The
evaluation is based on an evaluation system, which is explained in §7. In the first
round, a certain number of participants with the fewest
points are eliminated.
The following categories can be selected:
GROUPS
In one category, 20% of the dancers may be one year older than the specified
age restriction. For example, with four dancers, one participant may be one year older.
Participants who are younger than described in the respective category may participate in
this category. The age on the day of the
event counts towards the calculation.
KIDS
Age restriction: up to 11 years
Group Small
Number of participants: 3-8
Show duration: min. 2:00 – max. 2:30 min.
Group Big
Number of participants: 9-30
Show duration: min. 2:00 – max. 2:30 min.
JUNIOR
Age restriction: up to 17 years
Group Small
Number of participants: 3-8
Show duration: min. 2:00 – max. 3:00 min.
Group Big
Number of participants: 9-30
Show duration: min. 2:00 – max. 3:00 min.
ADULT
Age restriction: 18+ years
Group Small
Group Big
Number of participants: 9-30
Show duration: min. 2:30 – max. 3:30 min.
Enough time is allowed for setting up and dismantling. The max. show duration must be
observed! If this is exceeded, the music will be switched off at the max. time.
§6. Structure of the Shows & Music Selection
The following special features must be observed:
The music file must be sent by email to info@whogotskillz.com as an .mp3
or .wav file by March 11, 2026. Please include the designation “CATEGORY” +
“NAME OF THE GROUP” + “NAME OF THE DANCE SCHOOL” in the email. After checking
the music file, we will send a data check confirmation.
§7. Evaluation
The shows are viewed and evaluated from different points of view. The
evaluation of the performance begins when the dance floor is entered and ends when the last person leaves the stage.
SHOW / PERFORMANCE = 30%
The jury awards high scores for those performances that contain unique, original and
creative movements. In addition, the stage should be used extensively during the performance.
Creativity (20%):
The performance should be choreographed and presented in a unique way and
contain movements and combinations that are considered a distinguishing feature
of the respective crew and can only be found in the performance of this particular
crew. This also applies to the way the stage is entered
and exited, for changes in formation or the editing of the music. It is important to stand out
from the other crews and to be special, different and fresh.
Staging, use of space and formations (10%):
The crew should be able to design the space with a wide range of unique and
sophisticated formations and joint movements.
Skillz: The focus here is on how synchronously and dynamically the dancers
perform. An important point here is also the dance ability of the
dancers.
SKILLZ = (50%)
The jury evaluates the implementation and difficulty of the styles presented: Popping,
Locking, Breaking, Hip Hop, House, etc. The quality of the movements is taken into account here
during the performance. This includes the positioning of the arms,
legs and the entire body, the combinations on the different
levels as well as the synchronicity of the crew members and their musicality
Technique, level of difficulty of the performance (20%)
The level of difficulty of the performance is based on the skills presented by the crew members and the variety of styles contained in the performance.
measured. Here, consideration is given to how many of the crew members dare to tackle complex
choreographies and whether they succeed. In addition, it is evaluated
whether the crew members can also impress with a variety of different dance styles. Further points for the level of difficulty can be achieved by
all or most of the crew members using a difficult move and not
just a single crew member.
Implementation / Controlled Movements and Stabilization (10%)
The crew must maintain control over
speed, direction, momentum and the posture of their body throughout the performance.
Musicality (10%)
The performance and choreography should be designed to match the timing and
music selection and the crew should perform in sync with the music.
Movements that are performed to the simulated sounds of the crew members (e.g. stomping,
clapping, singing) during the absence of recorded music
are also evaluated according to the criterion of musicality and similarly
assessed.
Synchronicity / Timing (10%)
The movements of the crew members should be performed synchronously. Thus,
the movements, speed and timing should coincide simultaneously for all crew
members.
CHARISMA = 20%
Presence/Clothing (10%):
Presence refers to the ability of the crew members to present an authentic and
unrestrained representation of the dance. This includes the appearance,
the energy, the attitude and the style of the crew members. The clothing and
accessories of the crew members during the performance should represent and reflect the real,
authentic style and should also be presented with a
unique look that stands out from the other crews.
Entertainment value/audience impact (10%)
The crew members and their performance should be able to emotionally
appeal to the audience, so that reactions to the performance such as excitement,
joy, laughter, concern and/or drama are evoked.
Point deductions
The jury may decide to impose point deductions in certain cases if
the dancers do not adhere to the following criteria:
Provocative and offensive gestures, remarks or movements may lead to
point deductions or even disqualification.
The jury evaluates the respective fulfillment of the individual criteria based on a
score scale from 1 to 10. The highest score wins.
§8. Jury
The jury consists of renowned choreographers. The jury works in accordance with the
evaluation guidelines and competition regulations.
§9. Prizes
All placements will be awarded with certificates. The finalists will be
awarded with trophies.
§10. Liability
Urban Dance GmbH with the products STARMOVES and WhoGotSkillz and
employees assume no liability for property damage or personal injury during
the event or during arrival and departure. The disclaimer in the appendix
is part of the competition regulations and must be submitted to Urban Dance GmbH together with the
registration.
§11. The stage
The stage cannot be used for rehearsals. The use of confetti,
water, liquids or other materials that contaminate the stage, hinder the
performance of the other formations or even pose a risk of injury
are not permitted.
A violation of this regulation will lead to disqualification.
§13. Visitors
The WhogotSkillz Streetdance Competition is an open event and therefore
visitors are allowed to view the event. Visitor tickets
can be purchased online via Messe Stuttgart or the Danceworld Messe.
§14. Withdrawal
By registering, all participants commit to participating and paying the full participation fees. Withdrawal is only possible upon presentation of a
medical certificate. In the event of a simple no-show, the
participation fees will not be refunded or invoiced.
Urban Dance GmbH with the products STARMOVES and WhoGotSkillz and
their employees assume no liability for property damage or personal injury
during the event or during arrival and departure.
In the event of loss of personal items, the owner bears sole
responsibility and is responsible for recovering them.
I have read the competition regulations and accept them.
Publication permission: By signing, all participants agree that it is
the organizers, agents or sponsors are allowed to film and/or the
crew performance and use participation in the event for television, film,
home videos, internet, radio, press, media, public relations, etc. use to
may.
With my signature, I confirm the participation of my dance school in the competition and am therefore bindingly registered. I undertake to pay the participation fees
after receipt of the invoice. All information I have provided for registration
is true.
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Signature of the authorized representative Date, place
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Name of the dance school Company stamp