The Official Competition of TBF
Sandstorm 2026
Social Dance Competition
24 – 28 September 2026 · All in one venue · €15,000 prize pool
Powered by Tunisia Bachata Festival
€15,000
Total Prize Pool
€11,000
In Cash Prizes
3 + 3
Leaders & Followers
Geneva
World Cup Qualifier
Competition
Format
Everything you need to know before you compete — criteria, scoring and rules.
Sandstorm Pro — Competition Format
The full rulebook: judging criteria, scoring, phase structure and competitor rules. Download the complete format guide (PDF).
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Prize Pool
Breakdown
€11,000 in cash plus flights, accommodation and a teaching spot — the deepest social bachata prize pool in the world.
1st Place
€7,000
Cash
- Teaching spot at 2nd TBF edition
- Flights covered
- Accommodation covered
2nd Place
€3,000
Cash
- Flights covered
- Accommodation covered
3rd Place
€1,000
Cash
- Accommodation covered
Official Intercontinental Qualifier
Road to Geneva
Sandstorm is an official qualifier for the Bachata Social World Cup — the best bachata social competition in the world. The top dancers earn their place on the global stage.
3 Leaders & 3 Followers
At Sandstorm, there areno flags, no borders, no labels, no discrimination. Just competitors from around the world moving as one — united bybachata, passion, and human connection.
