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IDO AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Battle of the Giants 2025

The IDO African Championship - Battle of the Giants All Styles Dance Sport Festival 2025 is hosted in the prestigious Superbowl at the luxurious Sun City Resort, North West Province, South Africa.

This year marks the introductory year of the IDO African Championship, and 33rd year of the Battle of the Giants event.​​

 

New Sections:

AfroFusion Solo, Duo, Groups & Formations (Performing Arts)

Afro 1-on-1 Battles (Street Dance)

Crews (Street Dance)

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AFRICAN SOLO CHAMPION

Previously named Adult Solo Achiever

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Local and International judges, to be announced soon.

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Trophies, Prizes, and Scholarships up for grabs! 

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We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa!​

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EVENT INFORMATION
 

DATE             29 JUNE - 3 JULY 2025

VENUE          SUPERBOWL, SUN CITY RESORT

                       NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA​​

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COMPETITION RULES​

The IDO African Championship - Battle of the Giants will run as per the Dance Sport Rules & Regulations of the International Dance Organization relative to the styles on offer to enter. 

Find the Competition Rules HERE.​

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This is an open event. No statuses/levels. 

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Click here to view the IDO Rules.​

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ENTRY FEES

​IDO Registration                                     €35 = ZAR700

The Rand amount for the 35 Euro registration fee includes adjustments for currency fluctuations and administrative costs. This ensures the full registration fee is transferred to the International Dance Organization (IDO) for this IDO event.

Entry Fee                                                  ZAR600

 

Your rounded entry fee allows you to enter as many disciplines and sections as you wish!

PLUS+

You get a FREE COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT with your entry!   

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Your entry fee will be:         €35 (ZAR700) + ZAR600

Your total to pay:                  ZAR1 300 

 

 

Bank Details:

Account Name:        Battle of the Giants

Bank:                          Standard Bank

Branch Code:            051001

Account No.:            10169086559

SWIFT Address:        SBZA ZA JJ

Reference:                 AS PER INVOICE RECEIVED.

                                    Kindly note: No payments will be allocated with incorrect referencing.​​​​

 
DANCE FLOOR

14m width x 11m length.

The dance floor will be divided in two for certain sections, where appropriate.

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ADJUDICATING PANEL

A rotating panel of judges will adjudicate this event and will comprise of IDO licensed judges (from South Africa), International and special guest adjudicators.

 

COMPETITION PROGRAM

​Find your competition start lists (program), call-backs and results at:     CLICK HERE​​​

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DANCER & DANCE STUDIO REGISTRATION

Registration and information for Competitors, Dance Studio Heads and Team Leaders, take place at the

LUPATA ROOM (Sun Central).

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SUN CITY RESORT ENTRANCE

Day Visitors:

  • Day visitors and spectators are required to purchase "Spectator Tickets" for admission to the IDO African Championship - Battle of the Giants.

  • Entrance to the Valley of the Waves is subject to standard Sun City Resort pricing.

  • Spectator tickets do not include access to the Valley of the Waves.

 

Accommodation & BOTG Package Holders:

  • Guests with accommodation bookings at Sun City Resort receive complimentary access through the Main Gate.

  • Accommodation holders and spectators still need to purchase "Spectator Tickets" for admission to the IDO African Championship - Battle of the Giants.

  • Entrance to the Valley of the Waves is subject to standard Sun City Resort pricing.

  • Spectator tickets do not include access to the Valley of the Waves.

 

Competitors:

  • Competitors will receive free Main Gate access by providing their Name, Surname, and Studio.

  • Upon arrival, dancers proceed to the Lupata Room (Sun Central) for Dancer Check-In to receive their IDO African Championship goodie bag. This bag contains their accreditation (providing daily entrance to the competition) and a commemorative T-shirt.

  • Competitors are required to wear their issued armbands for the duration of their attendance at the competition (all event days). Removal of the armband will necessitate the purchase of a daily spectator ticket for re-entry.

 

Spectator Tickets:

  • Spectator tickets can be purchased through CompuTicket and/or via card payment ONLY at the Lupata Room.

  • International currency will not be accepted for ticket purchases.

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Spectator Ticket Pricing: 

Daily Ticket

Adult                             - R185

Children u/12              - R85

Pensioners/MVG        - R125

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2-Day Pass

Adult                             - R350

Children u/12              - R150

Pensioners/MVG        - R230

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3-Day Pass

Adult                             - R515

Children u/12              - R235

Pensioners/MVG        - R355

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4-Day Pass

Adult                             - R680

Children u/12              - R320

Pensioners/MVG        - R480

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PHOTOGRAPHY

There will be an official professional photographer on duty for much better quality action shots so keep your eyes glued on our stage and let our amazing team take care of those everlasting memories.

 

Order your photographs from : STAY TUNED . . . 

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ATM FACILITIES

There are ATM facilities located within the Sun City complex.

 
GAMING

Gambling for persons 18 years and over.  Sun International supports the National Responsible Gambling Program.

 
ACCOMMODATION

Click here to see the accommodation packages available. â€‹

SPECIAL   TICKET DEALS!

CompuTicket spectator ticket link for the IDO African Championship - Battle of the Giants, Sun City, South Africa, 29 June - 3 July July 2025
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BATTLE OF THE GIANTS

We’re celebrating 33 years of Battle of the Giants All Styles Dance Sport Festival at Sun City this year!

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This dance competition has been hosted at the prestigious Superbowl of the Sun City Resort since 1999 and has grown in both number of participants and dance schools, as well as the various styles of dance that are performed. 

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The event has been the stepping stone for the careers of many of South Africa's top performing dancers, teachers, trainers, choreographers and judges.

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The event has offered training scholarships to selected representatives to further enhance their careers. 

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BOTG hosted many international guest judges over its years, and aims to keep connecting our event with international representation. 

Bev has played an instrumental role in hosting the IDO Commonwealth Cup and many other international events in conjunction with Sun International.

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