Choreographies must use authentic costumes (including attire, shoes, headdresses, and accessories) that correspond to the original dance.

No acrobatics or gymnastic elements are allowed unless they are part of the dance’s original tradition.

If the choreography aligns with other specified modalities in the All-Dance International regulations (e.g., Traditional Arabic Dances or Regional Spanish Dances), it must be entered in those respective categories.

NOTE: When completing the registration form, the Traditional Ethnic Dance to be presented must be indicated.

IMPORTANT: For each choreography registered in ethnic dance, the director, choreographer, or dancer must obligatorily submit a review or summary of the dance to be presented, specifying the dance, country, and region it belongs to. For example: Bambuco – Colombia – Andean Region, or Chacareras – Argentina – Santiago del Estero, or La Cueca – Chile, among others.

In the choreographic proposal, the costumes and shoes of the original dance may be preserved. Ballet slippers or bare feet will be allowed as long as the essence of the original dance is not lost. Moderate stylization will be permitted with the inclusion of technical elements from other dances, such as ballet or jazz, provided that the choreographic proposal remains within the context of traditional dance. It will also be allowed to use the technique, style, and music of the dance to project a theme or story that is part of the dance’s historical context. Acrobatic or gymnastic elements will not be permitted, except when they are original parts of the dance and tradition.

If your folklore choreographic proposal is specified within the modalities based on the All Dance International regulations, it must be registered in that specific All Dance modality and not in Ethnic Projected or Stylized Dances. (Example: Traditional Arab Dances or Regional Spanish Dances, among others.)

NOTE: When completing your registration form, indicate the Ethnic Projected or Stylized Dance you will present, whether it is a national ethnic dance or an international ethnic dance, according to the country you are representing in the championship.

IMPORTANT: For each choreography registered in ethnic dance, the director, choreographer, or dancer must obligatorily submit a review or summary of the dance to be presented.

Popular Dance refers to dances that a community considers its own, correlating with its history, politics, economy, and culture. These dances are social expressions that are still performed today, enjoying great popularity, recognition, and community participation in specific regions or countries. Examples include: Brazilian Funk, Champeta from Colombia, Swing Criollo from Costa Rica, Hustle and Country from the United States, among others.

This submodality is open to all types of popular dances that are NOT included in other All Dance modalities, such as Latin Dances, Ethnic Dances, Salsa, etc.

A maximum of one acrobatic move will be allowed in this modality. Footwear and costumes should adhere to the aesthetics and traditions of the dance in its original and current context.

NOTE: When completing the registration form, indicate the Popular Dance you will present and submit a mandatory review or summary of the dance to be performed.