Walgau talent conquer the Dance World Cup - only 0.2 points to win!

Walgau talent conquer the Dance World Cup - only 0.2 points to win!

Bludenz, Österreich - The ASTV Walgau gymnastics and dance group achieved an impressive second place at Dance World Cup 2025 in Burgos, Spain. The team, consisting of 35 young athletes - including five talented girls from Bludenz - convinced with their performance "The Answer to Life, The Universe and Everything", which was rated with excellent 99 out of 100 points. Only 0.2 points were missing from the world championship title that the team from Portugal won. These services were received with enthusiasm when the group members were received with applause after their return on Sunday in Vorarlberg.

Mayor Simon Tschann did not miss the opportunity to praise the young talents personally. "You are ambassadors in our city," emphasized the mayor and underlined the great commitment and hard work that is behind this success. The offspring had started the trip to Spain in early July, accompanied by trainers and a loyal fan base.

a challenging competition

The Dance World Cup is known as one of the largest competitions in the field of dance and acrobatics for children and adolescents worldwide and attracts over 120,000 participants: inside from around 60 countries. The dancers compete in different categories, including ballet, modern dance, hip-hop and acrobatics. The services are assessed by a jury from 37 internationally recognized experts who critically examine technology, expression, creativity and interaction. This makes the event particularly prestigious and a must-see for dancers.

A special success within the team was also the appearance of Giovanna Niederbacher. The talented dancer reached the respectable 15th place in the juniors' solo competition. This experience could serve as a springboard for future competitions and decrease the anticipation for further appearances.

look ahead

After the group has now brought their first great international experience to the dance stage, the view is already looking forward. The Dance World Cup 2024 will take place in Prague next year, where 9,500 dancers from 54 countries and 20,000 spectators are expected. In an atmosphere of friendship and mutual respect, the motto "Friendship through the language of the dance" will shape the event. The event not only offers competitions, but also masters with old hands in the industry and gala events that will celebrate the best performances.

But the waiting is not over yet, because from 2026 the World Dance Contest, now under a new name, will be on the program. The event takes place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and is aimed at young dance students worldwide who previously have to qualify in national competitions. Various dance styles and age groups will also be represented here, so that the prospective dancers can prove themselves further.

The success of the young talents from Walgau are not only a reason to celebrate, but also a big incentive for the coming time. With every competition, the anticipation of new challenges and the opportunity to continue to establish itself on international parquet grows. The path is still long, but the first steps have been mastered with flying colors.