Dance World Cup 2026 · Dublin

IRPIN DANCES FOR THE WORLD

Eleven young dancers from Ukraine - heading to the Dance World Cup in Dublin.

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Dancers of Irpin Dance Centre — Team Ukraine
The Achievement

A PLACE ON THE WORLD STAGE

This year, 11 students aged 6 to 13 from Irpin Dance Centre passed the national selection and earned the right to represent Ukraine at the Dance World Cup 2026 — one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.

The event takes place in Dublin, Ireland, in summer 2026. Our young dancers are now part of the official Ukrainian national team, competing across multiple categories alongside thousands of dancers from dozens of countries.

11
Children in the team
6–13
Ages of participants
24
Total delegation — children, parents & coaches
Dublin 🇮🇪
Summer 2026
Who They Are

A GENERATION THAT KEPT DANCING THROUGH THE DARK

This is a generation that trained in cold studios during blackouts, lived through the realities of war, and continued to pursue their dream.

They have been dancing since early childhood. When the lights went out, they kept moving. When sirens forced them into shelters, they came back and finished rehearsal. Their dedication reflects discipline, resilience, and an unshakable belief in the future.

Now, after years of work, they have earned the chance to take that journey to a world stage.

🇺🇦 About Irpin - Irpin is a city near Kyiv that became one of the most heavily affected areas during the full-scale invasion in 2022. It was occupied, then liberated after fierce fighting. Its recovery has become a symbol of Ukrainian resilience. These children grew up in that reality.
When there's no electricity, we dance in the dark. When the siren goes off, we go to the shelter - and come back. Dance is what keeps us going.
— Yunia Furman - Coach, Irpin Dance Centre
The Challenge

€50,000 TO REACH DUBLIN

For many families, the cost of participation is not affordable. The total budget for the delegation — 11 children, 13 parents and coaches - is approximately €56,000.

This includes travel, accommodation, competition entry fees, official uniforms, local transportation, and meals during their week in Dublin.

We are starting from zero. Every contribution - large or small - brings the team one step closer to the stage.

Flights — 24 people, Kyiv ↔ Dublin return ~€18,000
Accommodation — 7 nights in Dublin ~€ 20,000
Competition entry fees — all categories ~€6,000
Local transfers and transport ~€4,000
Food and daily expenses ~€5,000
Costumes and stage preparation ~€3,000
Total fundraising goal €56,000
The Road to Dublin

FROM IRPIN TO THE WORLD STAGE

  1. Now · Spring 2026

    Fundraising launch

    We open the campaign. Every donation brings the children one step closer to Dublin.

  2. May–June 2026

    Final preparation

    Last rehearsals, costume fittings, travel documents, and ticket bookings.

  3. Summer 2026

    Departure to Dublin

    24 people — 11 children and 13 adults — fly out to represent Irpin and Ukraine.

  4. Dance World Cup 2026

    Performing on the world stage

    The children step onto an international stage and dance for the world — in Ukraine's name.

  5. After the competition

    Thank-you reports

    Every supporter receives a personal video message from Dublin and a full project report.

Project Contact

Talk to us directly

Photo of Kateryna Badikova

Kateryna Badikova

+380 675 203 003 kb@rukh.global
One last thing

Help these children show Irpin to the world

They trained in darkness, in shelters, under the weight of war — and they deserve to stand on a great stage. Your contribution is a ticket for each one of them.

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