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Categories & entry fees

52 events for couples, Pro-Am and solo dancers — Ballroom and Latin, from U6 to Seniors and Professionals.

Entry deadline13 February 2027

Entries submitted after this date may not be accepted.

Dance abbreviations
  • C Cha Cha
  • S Samba
  • R Rumba
  • P Paso Doble
  • J Jive
  • W Waltz
  • T Tango
  • VW Viennese Waltz
  • SF Slow Foxtrot
  • Q Quickstep

Couples’ Open Categories

OverseasUSD 270 1st event+ USD 50 each additional event
MalaysianRM 600 1st event+ RM 200 each additional event
#EventLatinBallroom
1Professional Open*CSRPJW T VW SF Q
2Amateur Open*CSRPJW T VW SF Q
OverseasUSD 120 1st event+ USD 60 each additional event
MalaysianRM 400 1st event+ RM 200 each additional event
#EventLatinBallroom
3Professional Asia Pacific ClosedCSRPJW T VW SF Q
4Amateur Asia Pacific ClosedCSRPJW T VW SF Q
5Amateur Rising StarsCSRJW T VW Q
6Youth U21CSRPJW T VW SF Q
7Youth U19CSRPJW T VW SF Q
OverseasUSD 80 1st event+ USD 50 each additional event
MalaysianRM 300 1st event+ RM 150 each additional event
#EventLatinBallroom
8Junior U16CSRJW T VW Q
9Junior U14CSRJW T VW Q
10Juveniles U12CRJW T Q
11Juveniles U10CRJW T Q
12Pre-AmateurCRJW T Q
13Novice ACJW Q
14Novice BSRT SF
15Senior OpenCSRJW T VW Q
OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
16Senior A (35–50)CSRPJWTVWSFQ
17Senior B (over 50)CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

* Overseas couples competing in the Professional Open and Amateur Open categories receive 2 nights of complimentary accommodation.

Pro-Am

OverseasUSD 80 1st dance+ USD 40 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 300 1st dance+ RM 150 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
18Pro-Am A (18–34 years)CSRPJWTVWSFQ
19Pro-Am B (35–50 years)CSRPJWTVWSFQ
20Pro-Am C (over 50 years)CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

OverseasUSD 150 per entry
MalaysianRM 500 per entry
#EventLatinBallroom
21Pro-Am 3 Dance ChallengeCRJW T Q
OverseasUSD 100 1st dance+ USD 50 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 350 1st dance+ RM 150 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
22SEA Open Pro-Am Cup*CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

* Each Pro-Am couple competing in their age category (Pro-Am A / B / C) is required to dance at least one dance in the SEA Open Pro-Am Cup. Participants in all Pro-Am categories are required to purchase 2 VIP Evening Gala tickets. The finals of the SEA Open Pro-Am Cup also take place during the Evening Gala.

Solo Elite

OverseasUSD 80 1st event+ USD 40 each additional event
MalaysianRM 300 1st event+ RM 150 each additional event
#EventLatinBallroom
23Elite Solo OpenCSRPJW T VW SF Q
24Elite Solo Open U16CSRPJW T VW SF Q
25Elite Solo Open U14CSRJW T VW Q
26Elite Solo Open U12CSRJW T VW Q

Solo Open

OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
27Solo Open over 35CSRPJWTVWSFQ
28Solo OpenCSRPJWTVWSFQ
29Solo Open U16CSRPJWTVWSFQ
30Solo Open U14CSRPJWTVWSFQ
31Solo Open U12CSRPJWTVWSFQ
32Solo Open U10CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

Solo Rising Stars

OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
33Solo Open over 35 Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ
34Solo Open Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ
35Solo Open U16 Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ
36Solo Open U14 Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ
37Solo Open U12 Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ
38Solo Open U10 Rising StarsCSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

Beginner Couples

OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
39Beginners U16CSRPJWTVWSFQ
40Beginners U12CSRPJWTVWSFQ
41Beginners U10CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

Syllabus figures only, up to Gold level (UKA, ISTD or NATD), with the simplified dress code — see Rules & Regulations, Appendix A. Rules & Regulations →

Medalist Solo

OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
42Medalist U16CSRPJWTVWSFQ
43Medalist U14CSRPJWTVWSFQ
44Medalist U12CSRPJWTVWSFQ
45Medalist U10CSRPJWTVWSFQ
46Medalist U8CSRPJWTVWSFQ
47Medalist U6CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

Syllabus figures only, up to Gold level (UKA, ISTD or NATD), with the simplified dress code — see Rules & Regulations, Appendix A. Rules & Regulations →

Rank New Beginner Solo

OverseasUSD 50 1st dance+ USD 20 each additional dance
MalaysianRM 160 1st dance+ RM 60 each additional dance
#EventLatinBallroom
48Rank New Beginner Solo U14CSRPJWTVWSFQ
49Rank New Beginner Solo U12CSRPJWTVWSFQ
50Rank New Beginner Solo U10CSRPJWTVWSFQ
51Rank New Beginner Solo U8CSRPJWTVWSFQ
52Rank New Beginner Solo U6CSRPJWTVWSFQ

Every dance is a separate event: C · S · R · P · J · W · T · VW · SF · Q

All registrations must be completed through the official event website. If you have any difficulty with the registration process, contact the PWDC team via WhatsApp, WeChat or email.

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