The next step: from GDO Switzerland to the Global Dance Open Finals.
We have broken down the most important Global Dance Open rules and explained them in English. That way you already know what matters when you read the official rulebook. Only the official rulebook in English is binding. All information is provided without guarantee.
It all starts at GDO Switzerland, the official Swiss qualifier.
The international jury scores every choreography.
With the required score, you enter the selection.
With the invitation, you travel to the Global Dance Open Finals.
You dance for Switzerland, together with dancers from around 40 nations.
At the Global Dance Open Finals, the qualified dancers from around 40 nations meet. There, Switzerland is one of the strongest dance nations. Anyone who qualifies at GDO Switzerland dances for Switzerland.
Ballet, Neoclassical, Contemporary and National/Folklore, with its own Classical Gala.
Jazz, Lyrical, Showdance, Hip-Hop/Street/Commercial, Acro, Tap and Musical Theatre, with its own Performer Gala.
The top dancers perform once more. On this occasion, scholarships from leading institutions are awarded.
Connections to leading dance institutions and dancers from all over the world.
75 points is the minimum threshold, but not a guarantee. Final qualification is communicated together with the final ranking.
Usually invited, into the Upper Division.
The best per category and age division, Top 2 to Top 4 depending on the category.
75 points or more: top 3 or top 4, depending on the category.
GDO can invite additional choreographies.
