STARGATE SHOW COMPETITION

Berlin Salsa Festival – Fiesta Elegante

3 April 2027 | Berlin

For the first time, Berlin Salsa Festival – Fiesta Elegante presents the STARGATE SHOW COMPETITION!

We invite dance groups, choreographers and performers to showcase their creativity, originality and stage presence in front of an international audience.

Only 10–12 acts will be selected to perform on Saturday, 3 April 2027, before the party.

1,000€ PRIZE MONEY

  • 1st Place: €600

  • 2nd Place: €250

  • 3rd Place: €150

WINNER'S TEACHING OPPORTUNITY 2028

The first-place winner will have the opportunity to teach one workshop at the next Fiesta Elegante edition in 2028, provided they can demonstrate relevant teaching experience.

Teaching arrangements and remuneration will be agreed separately.

SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR performer

Being selected comes with additional benefits:

  • 25% discount on one festival pass for each selected performer.

  • 10% discount code for friends of the selected group, to share with their community.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application to:

info@berlinsalsafestival.com

Please include the following information:

  1. Group or project name: The name of your dance group or performance.

  2. Number of performers: How many people will be on stage?

  3. Demo video: Send us a video of a previous show or a section of your new project. Both are welcome.

  4. Contact details: Name and email address of the person responsible for the application.

  5. City: which city are you representing.

Email subject: STARGATE SHOW COMPETITION – [Group Name]

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Performance duration: 3 minutes maximum. Each act must stay within this time limit.

  • Performances must be suitable for a live stage presentation.

  • Your demo can be a previous show or a section of a new project.

  • The demo should give us a clear impression of the performance you intend to present.

HOW THE WINNER IS CHOSEN

The final result will be based on two components:

  • Professional jury: 70%

  • Audience vote: 30%

This gives both the professional jury and the audience an important role in deciding the winners.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submission deadline: 27 December 2026

  • Competition: Saturday, 3 April 2027

  • Festival: 2–5 April 2027, Berlin

Only 10–12 acts will be selected. Successful applicants will be contacted directly with further information about the competition schedule and technical requirements.

READY TO TAKE THE STAGE?

Send us your demo and become part of the first STARGATE SHOW COMPETITION at Berlin Salsa Festival - Fiesta Elegante!