Jack & Jill Competition at Tallinn Bachata Festival, May 9th, 2026

WELCOME to the Open Level Jack & Jill Social Dance Competition at Tallinn Bachata Festival happening on the 9th of May, organised by Bachata Studio Tallinn & Crazy Lion Events! TBF26 event: https://fb.me/e/hk8SjKzRL 📢 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Our Social Dance Competition will be in a Jack and Jill format, where every participant competes individually. That means that you don’t need to join with a partner, as dancers will be matched up randomly and everyone will be evaluated individually and not as a couple. It is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and creativity. But the most important thing is that you will have fun and challenge yourself! 🙂 ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ REGISTRATION ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ We will have only one category of competition: ✦ Level: Open Level – Teachers are allowed ✪ Participation Fee is 20€. ✪ To compete in Jack & Jill you need a Full Pass or Party Pass. Single Party ticket is not valid. REGISTER HERE: https://bachatastudio.ee/en/product/jack-jill-social-dance-competition-at-tallinn-bachata-festival-may-9th-2026/ ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ SCHEDULE, SAT 9TH OF MAY ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ✦ Venue: Logi tn 4/2, Tallinn. Cruise terminal hall MORE INFO COMING SOON ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ THE PRIZES ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ✦ Level: Open Level – Improver to Advanced – Teachers are allowed! ✪ 1st Leader & Follower GRAND PRIZE: Tallinn Bachata Festival 2027 Full Pass + Tallinn Bachata Experience 2026 Full Pass + Legacy Fusion Festival 2027 Full Pass + Kaunas Bachata Festival 2026 Full Pass + 6 months of subscription for Jeremy's online course ✪ 2nd Leader & Follower: Tallinn Bachata Festival 2027 Full Pass + 3 months of subscription for Jeremy’s online course ✪ 3rd Leader & Follower: Tallinn Bachata Festival 2027 Full Pass NB! Top 3 Finalists of Tallinn Bachata Festival 2026 J&J Competition will pre-qualify to Quarter Finals in Tallinn Bachata Experience 2026 J&J Competition! ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ JUDGING CRITERIA ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ 1) TECHNIQUE: in bachata elements, cleanliness, styling 2) MUSICALITY: matching the style of the music (Sensual, Fusion, Dominican). Following the music structure, rhythm and musical elements, e.g. accents, breaks, syncopations, etc. 3) CONNECTION: leading/following skills and quality, the ability between partners to understand each other and have fun ✪ Every dancer will be judged individually either as a Leader or Follower ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ RULES ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ✪ Dance couples will be matched up randomly ✪ You must be prepared to participate 15 minutes before the competition starts ✪ Your number tag should be displayed visibly during the whole competition ✪ Participants will rotate dance partners in every round ✪ Acrobatics over the head or when both feet are off the ground are forbidden ✪ Respect each other by using appropriate language ✪ Everyone is welcome to participate, from Improver to Advanced ✪ Teachers are allowed to compete ✪ Above all, the key rule is to… Enjoy yourself and have fun! ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ SONG SELECTION ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ✪ The competition will have 3 sets of Bachata music styles; Sensual, Fusion and a bit of Dominican! ✪ Playlist will not be revealed before competition ▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁▁ ▶ JUDGES ◀ ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ✪ Judges will be International Artists: ✪ ELIMINATION ROUND: 👉 Jeremy 👉 Chicho 👉 Alex 👉 Liza 👉 Shay 👉 Kaisa ✪ FINALS: 👉 Aitor & Angelica 👉 Chicho & Liza 👉 Tonio 👉 Jeremy 👉 Shay ✪ MC & DJ – Sorush & Elise