IDO Battle

A detailed description of this judging system can be found in the International Dance Organization regulations.

Elimination round

In the elimination round, judges evaluate each performance and assign letters (A/B/C/D/X) based on skill level. The number of each letter that can be assigned is predetermined based on the round size.

Judges rate performances across multiple styles (such as technique, musicality, etc.) and must assign points (1-10) for each style. The system automatically calculates the sum of these points to help guide the letter assignments, with higher points corresponding to better letters.

The system validates that no performance with a lower sum of points receives a better letter than a performance with a higher sum. Performances with better letters (A is better than B, B is better than C, etc.) advance to the battle rounds.

Battle rounds

In battle rounds, competitors face each other directly in a tournament bracket format. Judges watch both performances and vote for the winner by selecting their preferred dancer.

In regular battles, judges can mark one dancer as the winner or, in some cases, mark both dancers (resulting in a draw). However, in redance battles (tiebreakers), judges must select only one winner.

The dancer who receives the majority of judges' votes advances to the next round of the tournament.

Final round

The final round determines the champion through the battle format. The winner of the final battle becomes the champion, while the runner-up takes second place.

A separate battle for third place (bronze final) is conducted between eliminated semifinalists, with the winner taking third place and the loser taking fourth place.

The competition concludes with an award ceremony revealing the final results.