Berlin Bachata Festival 2026
Jack & Jill Competition
Register for the official BBF 2026 Jack & Jill competition. The competition takes place on Saturday and focuses on connection, musicality, technique, adaptability, and real social dance quality. A valid BBF 2026 Full Pass is required to compete.
Enter The Arena
This is the road from registration to the cypher, from the cypher to the final, and from the final to center stage.
Your Name. Your Round. Your Moment.
Step into the bracket, survive the rounds, and fight for the center-stage reveal. A Full Pass is required to compete. First-place winners receive 100€ cash, a trophy, partner-event Full Passes, and a BBF 2027 teaching opportunity.
Claim Your SpotRegister
The bracket starts with confirmed dancers only. A valid BBF 2026 Full Pass is required.
Survive The Cypher
Adapt fast, connect clearly, and prove that you belong in the next round.
Reach The Final
The pressure rises. The crowd gets louder. The final challenge decides the moment.
Center Stage
The winner is revealed in the middle of the bracket. This is the payoff.
Public Competition Bracket
The public bracket will become the official competition board for BBF 2026. Both sides move toward the center, where the final winner will be revealed. Your name could be here if your registration and Full Pass are confirmed.
100€ cash, trophy, BBF 2027 teaching opportunity, and 5 partner-event Full Passes.
Rulebook Overview
This competition follows the official BBF Jack & Jill rulebook.
Core Rules
- This is a social dance competition.
- A valid BBF 2026 Full Pass is required to compete.
- No acrobatics allowed, neither solo nor with a partner.
- Competitors should show real social dance quality, control, and respect for the music.
Judging Focus
- Basic step, timing, and hip movement
- Posture, connection, and technique
- Musicality, creativity, and entertainment
Music & Rounds
- A Spotify playlist with 100 possible songs will be published one week before the event.
- Decisions are announced right after each round.
- The final includes a surprise challenge announced at the event.
Eligibility & Awards
- No Full Pass, no competition slot. Registration is confirmed only after Full Pass verification.
- First-place winners receive a trophy and the premium winner package.
- Every confirmed competitor receives a medal for competing.
Registration
Sign up below to enter the competition. Your spot is only secured after your registration and BBF 2026 Full Pass are confirmed.
Every competitor must hold a valid BBF 2026 Full Pass before entering the bracket. Without a confirmed Full Pass, the competition registration cannot be accepted.
Competition Sign-Up
Fill in the form below to register for the BBF 2026 Jack & Jill Competition. Your competition spot is confirmed only after your Full Pass has been verified.