Categories

The categories in Dance Grand Prix Sofia 2026 are as follows:

BABY – 6 AND UNDER

CLASS CODE	Hobby/Pro	CLASS TITLE	NUMBER OF DANCERS	MAX TIME
BabySB	H	Baby Solo Ballet - any style	1	2 min 10 sec
BabySN	H	Baby Solo National / Folklore / Character Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
BabySL	H	Baby Solo Lyrical and Contemporary	1	2 min 10 sec
BabySW	H	Baby Solo Jazz and Show Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
BabySSD	H	Baby Solo Song and Dance / Musical	1	2 min 10 sec
BabyDB	H	Baby Duet/Trio Ballet – any style	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
BabyDN	H	Baby Duet/Trio National / Folklore / Character Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
BabyDL	H	Baby Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
BabyDW	H	Baby Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
BabyDSD	H	Baby Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
BabyQB	H	Baby Quartet Ballet – any style	4	2 min 40 sec
BabyGSB	H	Baby Small Group Ballet – any style	5-10	2 min 40 sec
BabyGSN	H	Baby Small Group National / Folklore / Character Dance	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
BabyGSL	H	Baby Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
BabyGSW	H	Baby Small Group Jazz and Show Dance	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
BabyGSD	H	Baby Group Song and Dance / Musical	4+	2 min 40 sec
BabyFLB	H	Baby Large Formation Ballet – any style	11+	3 min 10 sec
BabyFLN	H	Baby Large Formation National / Folklore / Character Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec
BabyFLL	H	Baby Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary	11+	3 min 10 sec
BabyFLW	H	Baby Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec

MINI – BETWEEN 6 AND 9 YEARS

CLASS CODE	Hobby/Pro	CLASS TITLE	NUMBER OF DANCERS	MAX TIME
MiniSB	H/P	Mini Solo Ballet - Not Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSBm	H/P	Mini Solo Ballet - Not Repertoire (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSBR	H/P	Mini Solo Ballet Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSBRm	H/P	Mini Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSN	H/P	Mini Solo National / Folklore / Character Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSL	H/P	Mini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSLm	H/P	Mini Solo Lyrical and Contemporary (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSW	H/P	Mini Solo Jazz and Show Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
MinSWm	H/P	Mini Solo Jazz and Show Dance (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniSSD	H/P	Mini Solo Song and Dance / Musical	1	2 min 10 sec
MiniDB	H/P	Mini Duet/Trio Ballet any style	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
MiniDN	H/P	Mini Duet/Trio National / Folklore / Character Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
MiniDL	H/P	Mini Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
MiniDW	H/P	Mini Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
MiniDSD	H/P	Mini Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
MiniQB	H/P	Mini Quartet Ballet any style	4	2 min 40 sec
MiniGSB	H/P	Mini Small Group Ballet any style	5-10	2 min 40 sec
MiniGSN	H/P	Mini Small Group National / Folklore / Character Dance	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
MiniGSL	H/P	Mini Small Group Lyrical and Contemporary	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
MiniGSW	H/P	Mini Small Group Jazz and Show Dance	4 - 10	2 min 40 sec
MiniGSD	H/P	Mini Group Song and Dance / Musical	4+	2 min 40 sec
MiniFLB	H/P	Mini Large Formation Ballet any style	11+	3 min 10 sec
MiniFLN	H/P	Mini Large Formation National / Folklore / Character Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec
MiniFLL	H/P	Mini Large Formation Lyrical and Contemporary	11+	3 min 10 sec
MiniFLW	H/P	Mini Large Formation Jazz and Show Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec

CHILDREN – 13 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODE	Hobby/Pro	CLASS TITLE	NUMBER OF DANCERS	MAX TIME
KSB	H/P	Children Solo Ballet – Not Repertoire (age 10 – 12 years)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSBm	H/P	Children Solo Ballet (Boys) – Not Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
KSBR	H/P	Children Solo Ballet Repertoire (age 10 – 12 years)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSBRm	H/P	Children Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSPB	H/P	Children Solo Ballet - Not Repertoire with pointe shoes optional ( age 12 – 13 years only)	1	2 min 40 sec
KSPBR	H/P	Children Solo Ballet Repertoire with pointe shoes(age 12 – 13 only)	1	2 min 40 sec
KSN	H/P	Children Solo National / Folklore / Character Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
KSL	H/P	Children Solo Lyrical	1	2 min 10 sec
KSLm	H/P	Children Solo Lyrical (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSW	H/P	Children Solo Show Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
KSWm	H/P	Children Solo Show Dance (boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSSD	H/P	Children Solo Song and Dance / Musical	1	2 min 10 sec
KSZ	H/P	Children Solo Jazz	1	2 min 10 sec
KSZm	H/P	Children Solo Jazz (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
KSE	H/P	Children Solo Contemporary	1	2 min 10 sec
KSEm	H/P	Children Solo Contemporary (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
KDB	H/P	Children Duet/Trio Ballet – any style	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
KDN	H/P	Children Duet/Trio National / Folklore / Character Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
KDL	H/P	Children Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
KDW	H/P	Children Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
KDSD	H/P	Children Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical	2 or 3	2 min 10 sec
KQB	H/P	Children Quartet Ballet any style	4	2 min 40 sec
KGSB	H/P	Children Small Group Ballet any style	5 - 10	2 min 40 sec
KGSN	H/P	Children Small Group National / Folklore / Character Dance	4-10	2 min 40 sec
KGSL	H/P	Children Small Group Lyrical	4-10	2 min 40 sec
KGSE	H/P	Children Small Group Contemporary	4 -10	2 min 40 sec
KGSW	H/P	Children Small Group Jazz and Show Dance	4 -10	2 min 40 sec
KGSD	H/P	Children Group Song and Dance / Musical	4-10	2 min 40 sec
KFLB	H/P	Children Large Formation Ballet any style	11+	3 min 10 sec
KFLN	H/P	Children Large Formation National / Folklore / Character Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec
KFLL	H/P	Children Large Formation Lyrical	11+	3 min 10 sec
KFLW	H/P	Children Large Formation Show Dance	11+	3 min 10 sec
KFLZ	H/P	Children Large Formation Jazz	11+	3 min 10 sec
KFLE	H/P	Children Large Formation Contemporary	11+	3 min 10 sec

JUNIOR – 17 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODE	Hobby/Pro	CLASS TITLE	NUMBER OF DANCERS	MAX TIME
JSB	H/P	Junior Solo Ballet - Not Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
JSBm	H/P	Junior Solo Ballet (Boys) - Not Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
JSBR	H/P	Junior Solo Ballet Repertoire	1	2 min 40 sec
JSBRm	H/P	Junior Solo Ballet Repertoire (Boys)	1	2 min 40 sec
JSN	H/P	Junior Solo National / Folklore / Character Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
JSL	H/P	Junior Solo Lyrical	1	2 min 10 sec
JSLm	H/P	Junior Solo Lyrical (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
JSW	H/P	Junior Solo Show Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
JSWm	H/P	Junior Solo Show Dance (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
JSZ	H/P	Junior Solo Jazz	1	2 min 10 sec
JSZm	H/P	Junior Solo Jazz (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
JSSD	H/P	Junior Solo Song and Dance / Musical	1	2 min 10 sec
JSE	H/P	Junior Solo Contemporary	1	2 min 10 sec
JSEm	H/P	Junior Solo Contemporary (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
JDB	H/P	Junior Duet/Trio Ballet - any style	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
JDN	H/P	Junior Duet/Trio National / Folklore / Character Dance	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
JDL	H/P	Junior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
JDW	H/P	Junior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
JDSD	H/P	Junior Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
JQB	H/P	Junior Quartet Ballet any style	4	3 min 10 sec
JGSB	H/P	Junior Small Group Ballet any style	5 - 10	3 min 10 sec
JGSN	H/P	Junior Small Group National / Folklore / Character Dance	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
JGSL	H/P	Junior Small Group Lyrical	4 -10	3 min 10 sec
JGSE	H/P	Junior Small Group Contemporary	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
JGSW	H/P	Junior Small Group Show Dance	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
JGSZ	H/P	Junior Small Group Jazz	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
JGSD	H/P	Junior Group Song and Dance / Musical	4+	3 min 10 sec
JFLB	H/P	Junior Large Formation Ballet any style	11+	3 min 40 sec
JFLN	H/P	Junior Large Formation National / Folklore / Character Dance	11+	3 min 40 sec
JFLL	H/P	Junior Large Formation Lyrical	11+	3 min 40 sec
JFLW	H/P	Junior Large Formation Show Dance	11+	3 min 40 sec
JFLZ	H/P	Junior Large Formation Jazz	11+	3 min 40 sec
JFLE	H/P	Junior Large Formation Contemporary	11+	3 min 40 sec

SENIOR– 25 YEARS AND UNDER

CLASS CODE	Hobby/Pro	CLASS TITLE	NUMBER OF DANCERS	MAX TIME
SnSB	P	Senior Solo Ballet – Not Repertoire	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSBR	P	Senior Solo Ballet Repertoire	1	2 min 40 sec
SnSN	P	Senior Solo National / Folklore / Character Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSL	P	Senior Solo Lyrical	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSLm	P	Senior Solo Lyrical (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSW	P	Senior Solo Show Dance	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSWm	P	Senior Solo Show Dance (Boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSZ	P	Senior Solo Jazz	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSZm	P	Senior Solo Jazz (boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSSD	P	Senior Solo Song and Dance / Musical	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSE	P	Senior Solo Contemporary	1	2 min 10 sec
SnSEm	P	Senior Solo Contemporary (boys)	1	2 min 10 sec
SnDB	P	Senior Duet/Trio Ballet – any style	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
SnDN	P	Senior Duet/Trio National / Folklore / Character Dance	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
SnDL	P	Senior Duet/Trio Lyrical and Contemporary	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
SnDW	P	Senior Duet/Trio Jazz and Show Dance	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
SnDSD	P	Senior Duet/Trio Song and Dance / Musical	2 or 3	2 min 40 sec
SnQB	P	Senior Quartet Ballet any style	4	3 min 10 sec
SnGSB	P	Senior Small Group Ballet any style	5 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnGSN	P	Senior Small Group National / Folklore / Character Dance	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnGSL	P	Senior Small Group Lyrical	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnGSE	P	Senior Small Group Contemporary	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnGSW	P	Senior Small Group Jazz and Show Dance	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnGSD	P	Senior Group Song and Dance / Musical	4 - 10	3 min 10 sec
SnFLB	P	Senior Large Formation Ballet any style	11+	3 min 40 sec
SnFLN	P	Senior Large Formation National / Folklore / Character Dance	11+	3 min 40 sec
SnFLL	P	Senior Large Formation Lyrical	11+	3 min 40 sec
SnFLW	P	Senior Large Formation Show Dance	11+	3 min 40 sec
SnFLZ	P	Senior Large Formation Jazz	11+	3 min 40 sec
SnFLE	P	Senior Large Formation Contemporary	11+	3 min 40 sec

NOTE:

All age categories have Hobby and Pro divisions, except for Baby and Senior.

Hobby is for dancers practicing less than 4 hours per week. All entries in Baby age group are considered Hobby.

Pro is for dancers practicing more than 4 hours per week. Pro is compulsory for students in certified dance schools. All entries in Senior age group are considered Pro.

DGPS has the right to change the Hobby or Pro division of a dancer or group, even during the contest, if the jury sees fit.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Repertoire Ballet 

Any piece coming from recognized Ballet Repertoire.

In the mini repertoire solos, the teachers are allowed to slightly simplify the variations to fit the technical level of the children.

In the Mini category the teachers should choose age appropriate variations.

It is strictly prohibited to use any kind of protected original choreography, unless the dance teacher sends written permission from the copyrights owner.

Ballet – any style (excluding Repertoire)

Any method of ballet, which uses an academic ballet technique. A Neoclassical ballet style may be employed in this category. This uses traditional ballet technique, but in a less rigid way. This includes different or innovative use of port de bras, a strong use of off-balance movements or positions or a mixture with more modern movements in the upper body. It is essential to apply a very strong classical use of the leg lines.

National / Folklore / Character

The dance will show the typical style of dance from a certain country/countries. The music used in the performance must be relevant to that country. The music must be national/folklore music that shows the typical sound of music in that country. No marks will be awarded for authenticity of the dance.

Lyrical

Lyrical dance is a dance style that blends elements of ballet and modern. A lyrical dancer will use movements to express strong emotions such as love, joy, romance etc. The dancer often performs to music with lyrics as this serves as inspiration for the dancer’s movements and expressions. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace , with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one movement to another. Leaps are high and turns are fluid and continuous.

Show Dance

This category is best described as a high impact, dynamic dance with entertaining choreography, clear style, narrative and a cohesive theme. The choreographic creation must use dance techniques that bring show dance elements together to form a complete structured piece. Show dance encompasses a variety of styles that can be influenced by Show Dance Theater, Film or Musical Concepts. The style and imagery of choreography must be appropriate for the dancers involved and executed with precision, powerful musicality and demonstrate clear creative performance values.

Jazz Dance

There are many ways that Jazz can be presented which are described below as a guideline.

All Jazz dance pieces must show a clear understanding and creative expression that is informed and inspired from the differing genres and styles under the Jazz dance umbrella. 

Other dance forms and styles must not override the Jazz dance elements and techniques required specifically for Jazz. The techniques for this genre are very clearly stated and are required for fair and honest judging.

Please note: ACRO dance and gymnastic tricks do not substitute for Jazz technique or choreography. 

If the choreography is using acrobatic elements, the acro movements must be integral to the main delivery of Jazz choreography and have a real relevance to the dance narrative and construction of the piece. 

Jazz Music forms an important part of Jazz choreography. Choosing the correct music will enhance the Jazz dance elements naturally required and also show an understanding of musicality, syncopation and dynamics for the overall visual delivery of the choreography.

Contemporary

Contemporary Dance has established and recognized dance styles and techniques which are based on renowned expression of choreographers including: - Graham, Limon, Cunningham and Horton, Ailey and more in trend today Wayne McGregor or Rambert.

The Contemporary Dance class should incorporate and convey a collection of methods and techniques that are founded within the techniques of ballet, modern dance or postmodern dance. 

Contemporary dance permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines of classical ballet. The images, ideas and emotions of the dance can be set to a variety of sounds, from music to the spoken word or even silence if in keeping with the theme of the dance. 

The choreography should convey a story based on the text or a song, or possibly have a story line that conveys an emotion and specific expression. The dancer performing in the Contemporary dance class must have a high level of understanding of the physicality and techniques that are required to be viewed and judged fairly.

Please Note: Contemporary Dance is not to be confused with Lyrical Dance. The elements required for the Contemporary dance, must be visible within the creative dance and the technique of the dancer performing.

Song and Dance / Musical

Musical theater dance is the type of dancing, usually ballet, jazz, hip-hop, or tap, used in choreographed sequences for musical theater. It is characterized by its representational nature, its integration of song, dance and dialogue to tell a story, and an energy unique to the form. The performer of Song and Dance should have a high level of understanding of the physicality and techniques of the dance and how they are used with artistic interpretation and good vocal techniques to present an emotional story. Performers should demonstrate good control of their body and voice while they are performing.