You can find the answers for most of the questions about the Halloween Cup. Still want to ask something? Mail your question to halloweencupamsterdam@gmail.com.
Are you participating in a NADB-competition and are you member of the NADB? Register via mijn.nadb.nl. Geen NADB-lid, student, buitenlandse danser? Schrijf je in via this formSolo dancers do not need to fill in the field "Follower". Tickets can be hier here.
Er kan op de locatie niet met pin worden betaald. Je kunt wel via een QR-code betalen. Daarnaast is er de mogelijkheid om contant af te rekenen.
Yes, the dance school is located 5 minutes walk from metro station Isolatorweg (metro line 50), and 15 minutes walk from train/metro station Sloterdijk.
Yes, you can park on the parking in front of venue, or on the street. Parking is free on weekends.
Hotel Ibis Amsterdam West bevindt zich tegenover de locatie.
You can participate in this competition with anyone you like. All combinations are welcome. Experienced dancers (B+ class) cannot participate with their own partner.
Please register as a couple. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange for a Blind Date or lottery. You don't have a partner? Ask for help from your students association or dance school, or post a message on the socials of the Halloween Cup.
The Open Students/Debutants competition will start with a qualification round called "The Magical Test". The participants will be sorted in 2 classes: A. Vampires and B. Werevolves. After that the regular rounds will be danced based on the number of participants. There will be NO redance.
3 dances will be danced in the qualification round:
Latin: Cha-Cha, Rumba and Jive
Standard: Slow Wals, Tango and Quick Step
Samba and Slowfox will be added in the final for the Vampires.
Competition clothes are not allowed in the Open Students/Debutants competition. But that's the only limitation. Be creative but decent.
The NADB has now 2 solo age categories: Youth and Adults.
From 1 September 2025 Solo Youth dances 4 dances:
Latin: Samba, Cha-Cha, Rumba and Jive
Standard: Slow Wals, Tango, Slow Foxtrot en Quickstep
Solo Adults is dancing all 5 Latin or Standard dances.
Yes, we have 2 large changing rooms. Please throw your garbage in the waste bins and not on the floor! Please don't smear dirt or tanning lotions on the floor. After the competition, make sure you collect all your belongings!
Yes, totally! You can even win a prize for the best halloween costume. But make sure you can dance comfortably! If you are participating in a NADB-class, your clothes must comply with the clothing requirements of the federation. Be creative but prevent disqualification.
Absolutely not! It is also obligatory to use heel protectors!
Yes, that's possible. You can buy drinks at the bar and there will be a food stall at the venue. There are also sufficient food places in the neighbourhood.
You can see the provisionary planning and starting times on the Competition page. purchased. De definitieve timetable komt 21-22 oktober 2025 online.
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Please behave normal, treat everyone with respect and contribute for a good atmosphere. Enjoy!
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