RULES

Registration for the comp is open from July 1st, 2026, and will close On October 12 at 00.00am, 2026, late registration 20 November 00.00 am (5€ plus on booking). First round will be published 24 November. The all program will be publish in Naples Book.  

Any other registration after 20 November will be not in the book, and with15€ plus fro Late Late Entry. 

Registration for the competitions must be completed through the website www.NAPLESOPEN.COM, in the “Participate Now” section, which will be visible by July 1st 2026.

A competitor may register for multiple comps, respecting the right to participate established by their year of birth, category, and class, but without exceeding more than one category (for example, Under 14s may participate in the Under 16s but not in the Under 19s).

All categories in all competitions are considered eligible if (for example):
Under 16 (not 16 years old at the time of the competition)
Over 16 (16 years old at the time of the competition)

Clothing and programs are open in the categories open to U14s and up, while programs and uniforms are mandatory for U8s, U10s, and U12s.

SOLO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
(org. EDO – European Dance Organization) and recognized by 32 countries.

Given the large number of participants in the 2023 Solo World Championship, (56 participants in 2025), it will be essential to qualify for the first rounds at the Palasport the day before the theater.

The final rounds will be held the following day at the large Teatro Salone Margherita.

The duration of the musical piece is 1’05″/1.40″.

Programs are free for the 5 dance categories and for the
Single Dance and Multidance categories.

However, for the U8, U10, and U12 categories, a competition program is mandatory. Open dresses are also not permitted, but the same restrictions apply in these categories.

For all other rules for this Title, please refer to the IDF regulations and the BDSA mandatory programs.

Please note that you can participate in any competition, including multiple competitions, if your age is accepted by the category.

The entire event follows BDSA regulations regarding limited programs and BMP dance regulations, but ultimately not the behavior of dancers and judges. 

Pro-Am and  PRO AM Championships

the age groups are:

ProAm Teen – Under 19

ProAm A – 19-35

ProAm B – 36-50

ProAm C – 50+

ProAm D – 65+

Please note that if there is a WDO world title for this section, this only includes the combined championship, while the other single dances, multidances or other 5-dance combinations are as per the Naples championships regulations.

All Italians must have an IDF member card; you can obtain one at this address: www.memberships.idfitaly.it

For all those participating in a WDO event hosted by the Naples Open, annual registration is required for WDO competitions, while for all other registrations, no additional membership card or license is required beyond the national membership card or license.

WORLD CHOREOGRAPHIC TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Choregraphic Team
Age Category for Groups

N.B. If a minimum number of GROUPS to give is not reached
life of the race or for reasons relating to the timing of the event, the Race Director can unify the categories based on the needs of the moment IN THE OPEN SECTION of the registration category or maximum one higher category, preferring the registration sector, with notice upon collection of numbers.

For each category, one over-quota is admitted for every three athletes of age belonging to the previous or next category, and 2 over-quota of higher classes for every 5 (included).

It is specified that for Italians only groups with 100% of dancers with IDF Membership can participate in the sub-specialties (Synchronized, Choreographic, Freestyle, Show).

Only for the Under 8 Category, the Coach is allowed to give directions to the group during the performance.

Track Duration
Synced 2:30
Choreographic 2:30
FreeStyle 2:30
SHOW 2:30
Open 2:30
* Each group can freely choose the piece of music to perform; • The music must be presented on a single track CD or pen drive;
* The group manager will have to provide the music by sending it to the DJ one hour before the start of the competition;
* Each Club/Society participating in the event can present an unlimited number of groups, as long as in each of them there are no dancers belonging to other groups of the same class, category and discipline (a dancer cannot clash with himself);
* Free clothing as long as the limits of decency are respected, neither a bodysuit nor a culotte can replace a skirt. High hairstyles, artificial hair, hair ornaments, color sprays or glitter are permitted. It is possible to be made up in a sober way. Jewelry is allowed (bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, etc…).

Finally, in the Open sections the 10 cm skirt limit is not mandatory. Furthermore, the dress can be two pieces but not a bikini.
* Acrobatic figures are not permitted
* A Club cannot present two groups in the same competition (e.g. 2 groups in synchronized u8)
* The Voting System in the Choreographic Team IS the traditional Skatting BallroomSystem

1. “SYNCHRONIZED”
* A minimum of 3 Dancers.
* All dancers perform the same steps and movements in the same direction, so you can’t
perform hoop choreography;
* All the dancers maintain the initial line-up until the end of the musical piece;
* It is forbidden to remove clothing or part of clothing (hats, gloves, etc.) and introduce scenic elements onto the track.
* Acrobatic figures are not permitted.
* A minimum of 3 Dancers.

2. “CHOREOGRAPHIC”
* All dancers can perform the first 15-20 seconds in sync (same steps, same movements, same direction).
* After the first 15-20 seconds all the dancers must perform a choreographic module scheme; the choreographic module involves breaking the group into several parts (not necessarily close to each other) with a minimum of 2 (two) elements per module;
* The components that form a module will have to stick to a synchronized pattern, therefore they can perform circle choreographies;
* The various modules can perform different steps, movements and directions;
* You can use the last 15-20 seconds of the piece of music to finish your choreography with a free pattern variation;
* It is forbidden to remove clothing or part of clothing (hats, gloves, etc.) and introduce scenic elements onto the track.
* Acrobatic figures are not permitted
Minimum 4 Dancers

3. “FREESTYLE”
* The Free style specialty involves the choice of choreographies with a free musical theme and technique.
It is not possible to bring props (tables, chairs, benches, etc.) onto the track and have contact between athletes.
Free style includes all those styles of academic and artistic dances, such as hip hop, belly dance, folk and repertoire dances, classical, contemporary and modern dance, and popular dances. No others are included.
A minimum of 3 dancers.
* All dancers perform a free pattern from the beginning to the end of their piece of music;
* This specialty is exempt from all the rules and limitations that regulate the Synchronized and Choreographic specialties;
* Grapples can be performed, but the execution must not be strictly in pairs; • Acrobatic figures are not permitted
* Scenic elements can be used (chairs, sticks, accessories, etc.), at the end of the performance the group is
required to leave the floor clear and clean, avoiding leaving objects that could hinder the subsequent choreographies;
* In this discipline it is recommended to use a theme and clothing appropriate to the chosen piece of music.

4. SHOW

A minimum of 2 dancers.
* All dancers perform a free pattern from the beginning to the end of their piece of music;
* This specialty is exempt from all the rules and limitations that regulate the Synchronized and Choreographic specialties;
* Grapples can be performed, but the execution must not be strictly in pairs; • Acrobatic figures are not permitted
* Scenic elements can be used (chairs, sticks, accessories, etc.), at the end of the performance the group is
required to leave the floor clear and clean, avoiding leaving objects that could hinder the subsequent choreographies;
* In this discipline it is recommended to use a theme and clothing appropriate to the chosen piece of music.
5. “Open”
All groups can perform Syncro, Chore, Freestyle and Show performances.
Minimum 3 Participants.

N.B. Registration fees and tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Dancer’s entrance tickets.

Admission tickets for dancers.

Please note that dancers are not required to purchase an admission ticket for the session in which their competition takes place.
However, at the Teatro Salone Margherita—on November 29th, December 2nd, and December 3rd—dancers must pay a fee of €20 to collect their competition number.
This policy also applies to dancers who competed during the qualifying rounds at the Palasport on November 28th and subsequently qualified for the final stages on November 29th.
For the collection of competition numbers at the Palasport, the fee is €10 per number.

Should dancers wish to attend a session in which they are not competing—whether on the same day or a different day—they must purchase an admission ticket as a member of the audience.

Please be advised that these rules are in effect as of 2024. The following categories are exempt:
WDO World Championship Professional Latin
WDO World Championship Professional Show
WDO Ranking List (Amateur & Professional)

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For any information not included, please contact naplesopen@gmail.com