When: Saturday September 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 19:00 (indicative)
Where: DanceSport Academy Aalsmeer
Oosteinderweg 287f – 1432 AW
Theme: Lost at sea
Sign-up deadline: September 6
Where: USC, Einsteinweg 6 Leiden
When: Friday July 4th
Time: 20:00 – 00:30
Theme: Lost at sea
When: Saturday September 13, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 19:00 (indicative)
Where: DanceSport Academy Aalsmeer
Oosteinderweg 287f – 1432 AW
Sign-up start: July 4
Sign-up deadline: September 6
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday September 13, 2025
Koffiecup 2024: A great success!
The Koffiecup is a ballroom competition – by Leidance members with a love for coffee.
When: Saturday September 13, 2025 | Time 9:00 – 19:00 (ind.)
Where: DanceSport Academy Aalsmeer
Oosteinderweg 287f – 1432 AW
The Koffiecup is open to dancers of any level, but focuses especially on (beginning) dancers with little or no competition experience, who would like to become acquainted with competition dancing in an accessible way. Fun is at the center of this competition.
The sign-up has opened! Scroll down to sign yourself up immediately.
NOTE: your partner also needs to sign themselves up and pay separately. We cannot register your sign-up correctly if only one of you signs up.
Sign-up deadline: September 6 or upon reaching maximum capacity.
Questions?
Mail us: koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com
No problem! We offer two ways to help you find a partner:
The sign-up is now open! Sign up quickly, as last year we reached full capacity.
Deadline: September 6 or upon reaching full capacity
Or get some more detailed information below first
The sign-up is now closed. Are you on the waiting list? If we still have a spot for you, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Or get some more detailed information below first
The Koffiecup is a ballroom competition – by Leidance members with a love for coffee.
When: Sunday September 13, 2025 | Time T.B.D.
Where: DanceSport Academy Aalsmeer
Oosteinderweg 287f – 1432 AW
The Koffiecup is open to dancers of any level, but focuses especially on (beginning) dancers with little or no competition experience, who would like to become acquainted with competition dancing in an accessible way. Fun is at the center of this competition.
11:00 – Hall open
12:00 – Start Ballroom competition
14:30 – Start Latin competition
18:00 – End of the competition day
The sign-up form will open on this page on Friday May 26. You will be asked to pay your participation fee at the end of the form. The sign-up deadline is Saturday August 19.
Questions?
Mail us: koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com
More detailed information about signing up, different levels and more van be found in the Competition Regulations here.
Anyone can participate for:
Anyone can visit for €5,00
There will be blinddate and practice sessions during the summer. Signing up is not required.
*USC: Einsteinweg 6, Leiden.
Note that a USC subscription or an entrance fee of €7,70 is required. Here for the first time? Ask for the free inspiration pass.
No problem! We offer two ways to help you find a partner:
Practical information
Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
Time: 9.00 – 19.00
Location: Dancesport Academy NL
Address: Oosteinderweg 287f, 1432 AW Aalsmeer
Parking: Free parking at the surrounding terrain
Food and drinks: You can buy drinks at the bar, but bring your own lunch and snacks.
Price:
Students: €10
Non-students: €12,50
Visitors: €5
Competition regulations and dress code:
Scroll down to ‘More information‘
House rules:
– Heelprotectors are required if you wear high heels.
– Please do not use paraffine or water on your shoes or the dance floor. Suitable options will be provided at the venue.
All clear? Go to register.
Sign-up opening: Wednesday May 15, 2024
Sign-up deadline: Saturday September 7, 2024
Guided practice: September 7
Open class for high level dancers. Read about the specifics under ‘More information‘
9.00 – hall open
10.00 – start ballroom competition
14.00 – start latin competition
19.00 – end of competition day
If you have any questions left and you can’t find the answer on the website, don’t hesitate to mail us:
koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com
Please do not try contacting us through Leidance, as we are working independently.
Lost and found
Location
Public transport: Bus stop Aalsmeer Machineweg, about 10-minute walk from the venue.
Car: Free parking at the terrain around the venue.
The location can be a little difficult to find. Maps doesn’t quite guide you all the way to the end, so here’s some pictures to help you out.
Network: DanceSport Academy NL gast
Password: DSA-gast
Would you like to invite people to watch? They can join for €5,- (students) or €7,50 (non-students), paid with a QR code at the entrance. So invite all your friends, family and that one person you’re especially trying to impress. 😉
During the competition, find the heats at koffiecup.sdaleidance.nl. Afterwards, you will find the results here as well. If you’ve participated in ‘TDS’s or similar student cups before, you’ll probably be familiar with it. If not, and you find yourself having difficulties, don’t hesitate to ask the organisation – or anyone else – to help you out.
The organization reserves the right to deviate from the below written rules by exception in case of conflict, and will have the final say in decisions.
The following dancers are not allowed to dance with their usual dance partners at the time of the sign-up deadline (September 6).
NADB: B class or higher
WDC: National Amateurs or higher
NDO: Amateurs or higher
Last NTDS: Highest Breitensport subclass finals and open class
Last two ETDS’s:
Do you have any remaining questions? Don’t hesitate to mail to koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com.
There will be two competitions: one for Ballroom and one for Latin. Both disciplines consist of 3 basic dances and 2 advanced dances. The advanced dances may be introduced at higher levels, so if you have little or no experience in these dances, not to worry!
Discipline | Basic dances | Advanced dance |
---|---|---|
Ballroom | Slow Waltz – Tango – Quickstep | Viennese Waltz – Slow foxtrot |
Latin | Cha cha cha – Rumba – Jive | Samba – Paso Doble |
There will be three classes this year: Latte Macchiato, Cafe Lungo and Espresso Doppio. Everyone will start with a qualification round, after which the participants will be divided over three subclasses based on level.
Both the Ballroom and the Latin competition will consist of a few steps:
1) First everyone dances the 3 basic dances in the qualification round. The judges will then divide all couples over different classes based on their level.
2) In your class, you will compete the rest of the competition against couples of similar level, starting with the first round.
3) After the first round, you will either do a redance or be placed to the next round immediately.
4) In every next round, the best couples will be selected to move on, until a few couples will be left standing in the finale, where they will compete for their final ranking.
5) During the award ceremony, the final rankings will be announced and all finalists will receive their award accordingly.
If you are in the highest class, you will not continue with the partner you signed up with as you move up to the (semi) -finals, but instead participate in a lottery system. Please be advised it is not permissible to switch lead/follow in this class due to the judging system.
Absolutely! The Koffiecup has the main goal of offering an accessible competition for beginning dancers to get acquainted with competition dancing. Fun is the main priority at this competition. Dancers of all levels are welcome to participate, but the focus is on beginning dancers with little to no competition experience.
Class | First rounds | Added in semi-finals |
---|---|---|
Latte Macchiato | Slow Waltz Tango Quickstep |
|
Café Lungo | Slow Waltz Tango Quickstep |
Viennese Waltz |
Espresso Doppio | Slow Waltz Tango Viennese Waltz Quickstep |
Slow foxtrot |
Class | First rounds | Added in semi-finals |
---|---|---|
Latte Macchiato | Cha cha cha Rumba Jive |
|
Café Lungo | Cha cha cha Rumba Jive |
Samba |
Espresso Doppio | Samba Cha cha cha Rumba Jive |
Paso Doble |
If you have signed up without a partner, and would like to Blind-date, you will be assigned a random dance partner by the organisation. We will publish the Starting-List the night before the competition. If you would like to find a partner yourself but do not know who to ask, the Koffiecup Pre-Party is a great place to look.
The organization reserves the right to deviate from the below written rules by exception in case of conflict, and will have the final say in decisions.
The following dancers are not allowed to dance with their usual dance partners at the time of the sign-up deadline (September 6).
NADB: B class or higher
WDC: National Amateurs or higher
NDO: Amateurs or higher
Last NTDS: Highest Breitensport subclass finals and open class
Last two ETDS’s:
Do you have any remaining questions? Don’t hesitate to mail to koffiecupsdaleidance@gmail.com.
What competitions are there?
There will be two competitions: one for Ballroom and one for Latin. Both disciplines consist of 3 basic dances and 2 advanced dances. The advanced dances may be introduced at higher levels, so if you have little or no experience in these dances, not to worry!
Ballroom
Basic dances | Advanced dance |
---|---|
Slow Waltz Tango Quickstep | Viennese Waltz Slow foxtrot |
Latin
Basic dances | Advanced dance |
---|---|
Cha cha cha Rumba Jive | Samba Paso Doble |
What classes are there?
There will be three classes this year: Latte Macchiato, Cafe Lungo and Espresso Doppio. Everyone will start with a qualification round, after which the participants will be divided over three subclasses based on level.
How does a Ballroom competition work?
Both the Ballroom and the Latin competition will consist of a few steps:
1) First everyone dances the 3 basic dances in the qualification round. The judges will then divide all couples over different classes based on their level.
2) In your class, you will compete the rest of the competition against couples of similar level, starting with the first round.
3) After the first round, you will either do a redance or be placed to the next round immediately.
4) In every next round, the best couples will be selected to move on, until a few couples will be left standing in the finale, where they will compete for their final ranking.
5) During the award ceremony, the final rankings will be announced and all finalists will receive their award accordingly.
If you are in the highest class, you will not continue with the partner you signed up with as you move up to the (semi) -finals, but instead participate in a lottery system. Please be advised it is not permissible to switch lead/follow in this class due to the judging system.
I just started dancing. Can I still participate?
Absolutely! The Koffiecup has the main goal of offering an accessible competition for beginning dancers to get acquainted with competition dancing. Fun is the main priority at this competition. Dancers of all levels are welcome to participate, but the focus is on beginning dancers with little to no competition experience.
What dances can I expect when?
Ballroom
Class | First rounds | Added in (semi-)finals |
---|---|---|
Latte Macchiato | Slow Waltz Tango Quickstep | |
Café Lungo | Slow Waltz Tango Quickstep | Viennese Waltz |
Espresso Doppio | Slow Waltz Tango Viennese Waltz Quickstep | Slow foxtrot |
Latin
Class | First rounds | Added in (semi-)finals |
---|---|---|
Latte Macchiato | Cha cha cha Rumba Jive | |
Café Lungo | Cha cha cha Rumba Jive | Samba |
Espresso Doppio | Samba Cha cha cha Rumba Jive | Paso Doble |
Samba Cha cha cha Rumba Paso Doble Jive |
I chose to Blind-date, when do I find out who my partner is?
If you have signed up without a partner, and would like to Blind-date, you will be assigned a random dance partner by the organisation. We will publish the Starting-List the night before the competition. If you would like to find a partner yourself but do not know who to ask, the Koffiecup Pre-Party is a great place to look.