Roma Winter Edition - International Dance Competition (Danze Italia)

A dance competition in the heart of Rome

The Roma Winter Edition is the Rome stage of the national competition circuit organized by Danze Italia in collaboration with ENDAS Danza, a sports promotion body recognized by CONI. Every January, the Capital hosts dancers, students, and dance schools from all over the country for a full day of competition that blends technical rigor, emotion, and team spirit. The event takes place in Rome, Lazio, and is one of the most anticipated winter highlights of the circuit.

Competition disciplines

The competition is open to a wide range of styles to showcase every training path. Admitted disciplines include:

• Classical and Neoclassical, for those cultivating the academic dance tradition;
• Modern and Contemporary, exploring movement and expressive freedom;
• Hip hop and Heels Dance, dedicated to urban and contemporary languages;
• Contamination, Choreographic Composition, and Video Dance, for more experimental proposals.

Performances are divided into solos, duets, and groups, with maximum durations set by the regulations and a thirty-second grace period per section.

Age categories

To ensure fair competition, participants are divided into categories: Baby (4-8 years), Kids (9-11 years), Juniors (12-15 years), and Seniors (16 years and older). This structure allows the youngest to take their first steps in a friendly competitive environment, while more mature students can test themselves before an audience and a qualified jury.

Jury, awards, and national finale

Performances are evaluated by a jury of prestigious figures in the dance world, whose decisions are final. For each section, category, and discipline, the first, second, and third place winners are awarded medals, trophies, and scholarships. The most coveted goal is direct access to the national grand finale of the circuit, held in Rome in May: winners of the regional stages earn their pass to the final challenge, historically hosted in prestigious city theaters.

An experience for schools and families

More than just a competition, the Roma Winter Edition is an opportunity for growth and networking for dance schools. Competition choreographies are filmed and shared on the circuit's social media channels, offering students visibility and a lasting memory of the experience. For families accompanying the young dancers, the day is also a perfect opportunity to discover Rome and its extraordinary cultural offerings.