Saturday 6 February 2027 · CanDance Amsterdam

Amstel Dance Trophy 2027

The event that puts Amsterdam back on the dance map. The ballroom and Latin competition for every class and every age, under the auspices of the WDC. Followed by a workshop with Kyle Taylor and an after party that is also open to salsa, bachata and tango.

6 Feb 2027

Saturday, see day schedule

12 × 25 m

Floating parquet floor

3 halls

Booked in full

28 classes

Junior through senior

The event

A day when Amsterdam is the dance floor of Europe

On Saturday 6 February 2027, CanDance in Amsterdam becomes the setting for a world ballroom and Latin dance competition, with couples at amateur, pro-am and professional level. CanDance has been booked in full for the day: the main hall becomes the 12 by 25 metre competition floor with a genuine floating parquet surface, the second hall stays empty so dancers can prepare in peace, and the third serves as a changing room. An internationally recognised panel of judges, with many years of experience as dancers and trainers, assesses the performances. The competition is run by experienced people, and first aiders who know the dance world are on site.

Danspaar in paarse ballroomjurk danst op het parket
Image from an earlier edition.

THE FILM

Picture it for yourself

A short introduction film about the event on 6 February 2027: the city of Amsterdam, the route to CanDance via Sloterdijk, the competition venue itself and the floor where you will be shining.

Tickets

Choose what you are coming for

The Early Bird rate runs through Monday 30 November 2026. At the door, a competition ticket costs € 35.00. Also read the text under Terms and privacy in the colophon.

Competition
€ 30

Early Bird € 20 through 30 November

  • Start number included
  • Entry in several classes
  • Afterparty free of charge
Workshop
Price to follow

Maximum of 50 places

  • Kyle Taylor from England
  • Sandwiches and soup included
  • 18:30 to 20:00
Afterparty
€ 15

Early Bird € 10

  • Bachata, salsa and tango
  • 20:30 to 23:30
  • Drinks not included

The day

This is what 6 February looks like

The full schedule per category will be available one week in advance. All times are subject to change.

11:00 – 14:00

Competition, block 1

Under the auspices of the WDC, open to all classes and ages

15:00 – 18:00

Competition, block 2

Finals and prize-giving

18:30 – 20:00

Workshop Kyle Taylor

Based on what he saw on the floor that day

20:30 – 23:30

Afterparty

Open to everyone, free for anyone taking part in the competition

ATMOSPHERE

This is what such a day looks like

Parquet, gowns, tension at the sidelines and dancers taking to the floor. These images come from earlier editions.

Meerdere dansparen in ballroomjurken op de wedstrijdvloer
Latindansers in het zwart wachten op hun optreden
Danseres in zwarte jurk loopt langs het publiek naar de vloer
Danseres wordt achter de schermen opgemaakt voor haar optreden
Danspaar in roze jurk op de vloer, met publiek langs de kant
Publiek kijkt vanaf de kant naar dansparen op de wedstrijdvloer

Participating organisations

Logo van de World Dance Council
Logo van de Federatie Dansleraren Organisaties
Logo van CanDance Studios in Amsterdam
Logo van Gewoon Harvey, cateraar op de Amstel Dance Trophy

Shine on the floor or watch from the sidelines

Early Bird runs through Monday 30 November 2026.