Shows of Nations
15 country show groups, 4 group formats, one stage.
One nation crowned the Winning Nation of the festival.
15 nations, one unforgettable Friday night
Friday night of Bachata Geneva Festival is dedicated to the Shows of Nations. A unique evening where show groups from 15 different countries take the stage, each one representing their nation.
This is not a traditional competition. It is a vitrine, a showcase of styles, identities, and pride. Men's groups, women's groups, mixed groups, and mixed couples all share the same stage, all carrying the colors of the country they call home.
At the end of the night, one nation is crowned
Winning Nation of the Festival of Nations.
Four group formats welcome
Whatever shape your group takes, there's a place for it on the Friday-night stage.
Men's Group
A team of male dancers representing the energy and style of their nation.
Women's Group
A team of female dancers showcasing the elegance and power of their nation.
Mixed Group
A team of male and female dancers blending into one cohesive performance.
Mixed Couples
Couples performing together. Partner-work as the soul of the show.
Moments from the stage
Swipe through the energy of past Friday nights.
The Prize
Free passes to next year's festival
The Winning Nation earns full festival passes for every dancer in the group plus one coach, valid for Bachata Geneva Festival 2027. Win it once, come back together to defend it.
Past Winning Nations
The groups that have lifted the Winning Nation title.
Winning Nation
Intensa Dance Company
Coach Albert Burjachs
Winning Nation
Intensa Dance Company
Coach Albert Burjachs
Who's next?
The 2026 Winning Nation is yet to be crowned.
How to apply in 90 seconds
Two steps on Kadens, our official platform for collective registrations.
Register your group as a collective
Create a collective entity for your show group on Kadens. One registration per nation or group. This is the entity that will submit the application.
Register on KadensSubmit the form with a video
Once your collective is registered, fill out the Shows of Nations form. Upload a video of your group dancing so we can see your level. The form will also ask for the approximate number of dancers and other basics.
The video doesn't have to be your 2026 piece. A previous choreography is fine.
Open the application formStuck? Email bachata.geneva@gmail.com
What's required if your group is selected
Competitor Pass: mandatory for every dancer
- Every member of every Shows of Nations group must hold a Competitor Pass (€100) to access the competition.
- The Competitor Pass is the equivalent of a Full Festival Pass at a discounted rate, available exclusively to confirmed competitors.
- Already bought a Full Festival Pass? Your purchase is preserved. Buying the Competitor Pass on top doesn't double-charge you, and your Full Pass remains valid.
Coaches
- A coach does not need a Competitor Pass.
- Men's, women's, and mixed groups can have 1 coach. Couples groups can have up to 2 coaches.
- If your group wins, the Winning Nation prize covers a free Full Pass for each dancer plus one coach. Couples groups with two coaches nominate which one receives it.
Purchase deadline: 2 weeks after confirmation
Once your group is confirmed (announcements: 3 July 2026), every dancer has a maximum of 2 weeks to buy their Competitor Pass. If a dancer misses the window, the group's performance will be removed from the showcase. We can't hold spots.
No-refund / forfeiture policy
If a dancer buys the Competitor Pass and then withdraws from the competition, the pass is forfeited. No refund, and it cannot be used as a regular festival entry. To still attend the festival as an attendee after withdrawing, the dancer must pay the difference between the Competitor Pass and a Full Festival Pass.
One month before the competition
- Send us your music. Each group submits the music for their performance to Bachata Geneva Festival approximately one month before the competition.
- Rehearsal schedule and Parade of Nations details. Shared with confirmed groups approximately one month before the competition.
Application timeline
Applications open
22 May 2026
Applications close
22 June 2026
Selected groups announced
3 July 2026
Competitor pass deadline
~17 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each group represents one nation, but dancers can come from anywhere. What matters is that your group identifies with that nation and proudly performs for it.