Thank you for joining Nordic Ball 2024.
- Nordic Ball 2025 will run 1. February 2025
- Nordic Ball training camp 2025 will run 2. - 3. February 2025
INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM AND LATIN COMPETITION
We are honoured to invite you to the 3. edition of NORDIC BALL taking place in Aarhus, the city of “SMILES” in the amazing “Hermans” concert hall, where everything is about entertainment. Dancers of all levels and age groups are invited to participate in this great event with the most distinguished panel of adjudicators, including dance legends, World Champions and World Championship finalists.
All dancers regardless of level and age are invited to join.
The day finishes with our Nordic Ball, Gala Ball evening program from 20:00 – 23:00 with World class danceshows in different styles and general dancing mixed with the finals and crowning of the Nordic Ball and the WDO European Champions.
During the intervals of the evening program our audience can enjoy the dancefloor for a general dance, or meet for a drink in the beautiful foyer bar of Hermans.
Afterparty is at Studio 43, Arresøvej 43, 8240 Risskov, where our parter ESO dance will run the ultimate latin festival, all night with 3 DJ’s playing Bachata, Kizomba and Salsa. Get your special Nordic Ball discounted ticket during Nordic Ball Gala evening session at 75 DKK ( price at the door 200 DKK )
Audience ticket
Are valid for entry, all day regardless if you buy a ticket for :
Session 1 & 2 (from 10:00 -14.30 aprox)
or
Session 3 & 4 (from 14:30 onwards)
Only seating tickets for session 3 & 4 ensures a seat for the Nordic Ball Gala evening program from 20.00 – 23.00.
Dancers tickets
Dancers entrance fee is included when you have entered for the competition.
PROGRAM
Nordic Ball Categories
Ballroom and Latin
1. & 2. Session starting time aprox 10:00 (subject to change)
- U10 Solo
- U12 Solo
- U14 Solo
- U16 Solo
- U19 Solo
- Adult Solo O19
- Juvenile U10 couples
- Juvenile U12 couples
- Junior U14 couples
- Junior U16 couples
3. & 4. Session starting aprox 14:00 (subject to change)
- Pro / Am – teacher / student
- Youth U19 couples
- Youth U21 couples
- Adult U35
- Professional
- Senior 1
- Senior 2
- Senior 3
- Senior 4
- WDO EUROPEAN U14 latin
- WDO EUROPEAN U21 Latin
LEVELS
Solo and Couples
- Newcoming Stars
- Rising Stars
- International Open
Pro / Am – Teacher / Student
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Scholarship
- Nordic Ball Pro /Am open Cup
With the possibility to dance up to 4 competitions.
See the detailed list of dances for each category HERE
CATEGORIES, RULES & REGULATIONS
VISA INVITATION
If you’re in need of an official invitation from us to apply for a visa – please send an e-mail to info@nordicball.dk with your passport number, your full name as it is in your passport and the date of your arrival and departure. Please send your e-mail as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time for your visa application.
We’ll then send you an official invitation.
ADJUDICATORS
CHAIRPERSON
David Sycamore
Honorary judges
International adjudicators
THE ORGANIZERS
The Nordic Ball have come to life through a strong collaboration between Aarhus Sportsdanserforening ÅS and the former 5 times World Dance Champions Kristina and Peter Stokkebroe.
The mission is to create the best possible experience for both dancers and audience at an International Dancesport Competition.
THE MANAGEMENT
No succesful competition without a strong management team.
Nordic Ball event manager, Henrik Larsen is famous for having organized no less than 7 World and European Championships during his career.
Events which awarded him the “Aarhus city event of the year Award” no less than 3 times.
Thanks to Henrik, Aarhus is considered one of the leading dance capitals in the world.
Henrik will, together with our great team, make sure that Nordic Ball will be unforgettable for both dancers, officials and audience.
Contact : henrik@nordicball.dk
HERE IS NORDIC BALL Hermans - Tivoli Friheden Aarhus
Skovbrynet 5, 8000 Aarhus
The cosy garden offers plenty of experiences with beauty, entertainment, concerts, theatre and much more. With its wide range of opportunities and entertainment, Hermans – Tivoli Friheden is the ideal choice for cultural experiences like dancesport.
To gain a special price for our dancers and audience,
we have made the following agreements for accomodation in Aarhus
Budget Hotel:
Wake up
Please click the picture to gain special rate as a Nordic Ball guest.
Hostel
BOOK1
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Official Hotel
Scandic The Mayor
Please click the picture to gain special rate as a Nordic Ball guest. Or contact The Mayor direct with this booking code : BNOR160224
TIMETABLE
Starting time will be 09:30 for the 1 session.
You can download the full schedule here
Then session 2 – 4 will follow, finishing with the Gala evening program from 20:00 – 23:00
Afterparty is at Studio 43, Arresøvej 43, 8240 Risskov, from 23:00 our partner ESO dance festival will continue all night with 3 dance floors offering Bachata, Kizoomba and classic latin tunes.
Tickets for the ESO dance festival party can be bought at the Nordic Ball Venue at 100 DKK / 14 Euro ( price at the door is 250 DKK / 35 Euro.
Timetable might be adjusted, please check again one day before the competition and on the day of the competition!
Please pick up your starting number at least 30 min. before your competition’s starting time, otherwise you will be withdrawn automatically.
Our Partners
Nordic Ball would not be possible without support and strong collaboration with our partners. Our gratitude goes out to all who made this event possible. A special thanks goes to Aarhus Events and the City of Aarhus.
NORDIC BALL LATIN TRAINING
14.-16. February
For all international dancers incl. Pro / Am
LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES
- 4 Latin groups ( with Espen, Peter & Martino on 14. -15. Feb, starting time 17:00 each day )
- 3 hours guided practice ( Peter and Martino on 14.- 15. Feb.)
- 16. Feb. Possibility for additional free practise and private lessons until 17:00
- Private Lessons on 14. -15. amd 16. upon availability
- Confirmed teachers :
- Espen Salberg NOR
- Naira Markina UKR
- Kristina Stokkebroe DEN
- Peter Stokkebroe DEN
- Michelle Abildtrup DEN
- Martino Zanibellato DEN
- Camp price: 100 € p.p.( 14. – 15. Feb.)
