Red Bull Dance Your Style returns to energise the nation. This global event, the world’s largest all-style freestyle dance competition, launched an exciting five-city qualifier series, on the hunt for the dancer who will represent Mzansi at the 2026 World Final in Zürich, Switzerland, on 24 October.
From its start in South Africa, Red Bull Dance Your Style has become part of the nation’s dance story. It has launched local talents onto international stages, highlighting styles that emerged from the townships and streets.
This year’s tour continues that legacy, visiting five notable venues over three lively weeks, each location showcasing the varied rhythms of South Africa. It kicked off on Saturday, 7 February, in Gqeberha at Shark Rock Pier, the next stop was Cape Town’s The Terrace Rooftop lights up, tapping into the Mother City’s hip-hop background – the origin of South African street culture and home to last year’s champion, Aimsley Fortuin – as established dancers from the Cape Flats meet new talents under the stars.
On Valentine’s Day, Saturday, 14 February, Bloemfontein’s Hoffman Square stages its first qualifier, turning the Free State capital into an energetic spot where local talents from the interior shine. The action moves to Durban on Sunday, 15 February, at uShaka Marine World’s Top Arena, blending the KwaZulu-Natal coast’s GQOM origins with moves like the gwara-gwara that have gained worldwide popularity. Finally, on Saturday, 21 February, the tour ends in Johannesburg’s Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown.
Winners from each qualifier proceed to the National Final, with the top dancer earning the chance to represent South Africa in Zürich. All events are free and open to the public, inviting dancers aged 16 and above – no prior experience needed, just enthusiasm and style.
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