The International Dance Organization says its 2026 world championships in Kielce, Poland, concluded on 24 October after an eight-day programme that brought together approximately 4,000 dancers from 34 countries. The estimate covers the combined Hip Hop, Popping, Breaking and Hip Hop Battles programme, which IDO organized across two separately dated championship stages.
In a post-event report published on 25 October, IDO said the first stage ran from 17 to 19 October and featured Breaking and Hip Hop Battles. Hip Hop and Popping competitions followed from 20 to 24 October at Hala Legionów. The programmes included solos, duos, groups, formations, crews and production shows across age divisions.
IDO’s reported figure is approximate and applies to the full Kielce programme; the organization did not present it as a count for either individual event record. The report also does not provide a consolidated medal table. Official category-level results are available through IDO’s 2026 results calendar.
Sources: IDO post-event report and official event record.
Archive photograph: a Hip Hop performance during Baile do Menino Deus in Recife, Brazil, on 23 December 2024. It is not a photograph of the 2026 Kielce championships or their competitors. — Hansfotos (HANS VON MANTEUFFEL) · CC BY-SA 4.0 Image source
Source: Kielce 2026: Eight Unforgettable Days, 4,000 Dancers and 34 Countries!
