INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The 2025 Masters Cup Ballroom Dance Beijing Open held its grand opening ceremony at the Beijing National Stadium on April 9
From April 9 to 13, a total of 4,415 participants from 23 countries and regions will compete in 672 categories, showcasing fierce
competition on a global stage
The event features a distinguished international judging panel of 120 professionals from 20 countries, with live coverage provided by China
Media Group's streaming platform, delivering a world-class ballroom dance competition marked by professionalism, spectacle, and widespread
reach.The Beijing Open includes four flagship events: International Open Professional Standard, International Open Professional Latin,
International Amateur A-Class Standard, and International Amateur A-Class Latin
The competition has attracted elite dancers, including world championship titleholders and top European professionals
Notable judges include Robin Short, the organizer of the prestigious UK Open Dance Festival, also known for his work on the International
Dance Festival, and Marcus Hilton MBE, a nine-time World Professional Standard Dance Champion
Their expertise ensures the events fairness and authority, promising audiences a visually stunning display of competitive ballroom
artistry.This year‘s event also emphasizes cultural exchange through dance
The Belt and Road Youth Friendship Team Competition brought together young dancers from five Belt and Road partner countries, fostering
mutual learning and connection through shared performances
Meanwhile, university showcases featured students from institutions such as Tsinghua University and Beijing Dance Academy, blending
traditional and modern choreography to highlight Chinese cultures vibrancy on a global stage.This prestigious event is hosted by China Media
Group Mobile, in partnership with China International Cultural Communication Center, Poly Culture Communication Company Limited, Chaoyang
District Federation of Literary and Art Circles of Beijing, and is proudly organized by Beijing Crystal Century Culture - Sports Development
