Dancers From 70 Countries and 2,000 Participants... Korea Open Dancesport World Championship Kicks Off in March

To Be Held at Paradise City Incheon on March 6–7

The 2026 Korea Open Dancesport World Championship will be held at Paradise City in Incheon from March 6 to 7.

The Korea Open Dancesport World Championship is the largest dancesport competition in Korea and has built a history of more than 10 years since it was first held in 2013. This year’s event is hosted by the Korea Professional Dance Council and organized by Nuebo Co., Ltd., and is expected to attract around 2,000 athletes from about 70 countries.

Korea Open DanceSport World Championship [Photo provided by Nuebo Co., Ltd.]

On the first day of the competition, the Main Championship, featuring world-class athletes, will take place on the 6th in the Grand Ballroom at Paradise City. Top-tier competitors active on the global stage are set to deliver high-level performances and fierce competition. In particular, the main events will be accompanied by live music from the Nuebo Band, offering a stage where audiences can experience the essence of dancesport.

On the 7th, competitions for the 8–18 age group, the solo division, and the senior division will be held at the Plaza Square of Paradise City.

The Korea Open Dancesport World Championship has been recognized for its credibility by the World Dance Council (WDC) and the World Dance Organization (WDO), establishing itself as a leading dancesport competition in Asia. This year’s event will be broadcast live through the British dancesport specialty channel DSI TV, and many companies, including Twosome, Kahi, Dance Queen, and Anseori Baking Lab, will participate as sponsors.

The organizers stated, “As the Korea Open enters a new phase of growth after more than 10 years of history, it is evolving into a stage where the world’s top athletes compete and a festival that brings together future generations and people of all ages,” adding, “We will continue to host internationally renowned competitions in Korea to help popularize dancesport culture and broaden its base.”

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