JFDance Gibraltar Wins Multiple World Champion Titles At European Championships

JFDance Gibraltar has won multiple World Champion titles at the 2026 World Artistic Dance Federation European Dance Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

The titles included categories across solo, duo, trio and group performances, with its piece Frontiers, depicting Gibraltar’s frontier history, among the performances. The team also secured several Open World Cup trophies and other podium and finalist positions.

A statement from the Government follows below:

Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, The Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP congratulates JFDance Gibraltar for their recent success at the World Artistic Dance Federation (WADF) European Dance Championships 2026 held in Ostrava, Czech Republic. 

World Champion titles were won in several categories, including Juvenile Artistic Dance Show Solo; Juvenile Duos; Junior Trios; Junior Male Solo; Mixed Ages Large Group; Juvenile Modern Duos, and Adult Modern Trios. 

The Mixed Ages Large Group performance of ‘Frontiers’ choreographed by Jade Federico and Eva Collinson was particularly poignant. The piece told the story of Gibraltar’s frontier, representing part of our collective history and identity on an international stage. 

JFDance also won WADF Open World Cup trophies in several categories, as well as winning numerous podium and finalist positions. 

Minister Santos said: “JFDance Gibraltar were extremely successful at this competition last year, and once again they have exceeded expectations. The dancers have been rewarded for their hard work, commitment and talent. Their teachers, families and support networks also merit a mention as this success is shared by all. JFDance have made themselves and Gibraltar proud.”