Founded in 2020, Global Dance Open has quickly become one of the fastest-growing dance competitions in the world. It provides a global stage for dancers, choreographers, teachers, studios, and countries to showcase their skills, potential, and artistry. More than a competition, GDO is a celebration of excellence in dance- where talent is nurtured, recognised, and elevated into life-changing opportunities.

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GDO is the first competition to offer scholarships and opportunities of this scale across all styles of dance, through our Classical/ Contemporary Finals and our Performer Finals. With Artistic Directors from world-renowned institutions judging in their specialist fields, dancers are given the chance to be recognised, nurtured, and awarded life-changing scholarships that shape their future.

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For a young dancer, being part of GDO means more than competing, it’s a chance to have their talent recognised, their training supported, and their future transformed through the support of leading dance institutions.