Grand Prix van Alkmaar

Where dance, sport and passion come together
31 October 2026 · Alkmaar

About the Grand Prix of Alkmaar

The Grand Prix van Alkmaar is an officially recognised NADB ballroom dancing ranking competition (Nederlandse Algemene Danssport Bond, member of NOC*NSF) where glamour and sport come together on 31 October 2026 at the Kees Kist Lounge of the AFAS Stadium.
National and international dance couples, from rising beginners to established champions, compete in a day full of energy, elegance and emotion.
The Grand Prix is organised by multiple Dutch Champion Amateurs & Professionals Joost Findhammer and Sina Sawall. With their years of experience and expertise in the (inter)national competition circuit, they know what a competition needs to be a success.

Whether you come to watch, compete or volunteer, the Grand Prix of Alkmaar will let you experience the power of dance.

A day full of brilliance, applause and Alkmaar pride!

Dancers, welcome to your stage!

A professionally organised dance competition meeting all NADB requirements

Date: 31 October 2026.
Venue: Kees Kist Lounge, AFAS Stadium, Alkmaar.
Categories: All classes and age groups according to NADB classification.
Organisation: Joost Findhammer & Sina Sawall (FiSa DanceSport).
Jury: 7 Internationally recognised judges with a great balance of men and women.
DJ: Official WDSF-certified DJ Patric Lagas.

Why participate?

A professional sports venue.
Excellent facilities: large changing room, warm-up floor and catering.
Dance photographers present for that one memorable shot.
The possibility to earn ranking points.

Registration goes through the website of NADB (www.nadb.nl).
More details about the programme will be announced in due course via our website and social media.

🧀 The KaasKoppenTrofee

The student competition of the Grand Prix van Alkmaar

Are you a student who loves dancing? During the evening session, students from across the Netherlands and abroad compete for the KaasKoppenTrofee — an open competition where fun and a great atmosphere take center stage. No dance association membership needed, and no partner? The Blind Date Cup pairs you with another participant.

Discover the KaasKoppenTrofee

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Venue

Kees Kist Lounge – AFAS Stadium, home of AZ Alkmaar

Stadionweg 1, 1812 AS Alkmaar

Accessibility:
Car: Situated directly along the A14 / N9. Follow signs for “AZ Stadion.” Parking is free of charge and available at P1.
Public transport: From Alkmaar Station, take bus 163 or 165 and get off at the “AZ Stadion” stop.
Bicycle: Large, dedicated bicycle parking areas are located right next to the stadium entrance.
Entrance: Ingang 7 – take the escalator upstairs to the Kees Kist Lounge.

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Laatste nieuws

In the media 1 November 2026

Ballroom dancers sweep across the floor at the Grand Prix van Alkmaar

Hair set firm with hairspray, swirling dresses, high heels. This Saturday there was no football at the AZ stadium; instead, dance couples swept across the parquet floor of the Kees Kist Lounge.

In the media 1 November 2026

First ballroom Grand Prix van Alkmaar transforms football stadium: “Normally I’m standing here with a beer”

Ballroom dancing boring? Anyone who looked in at the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar on Saturday saw a very different picture. The very first Grand Prix van Alkmaar drew no fewer than 200 couples from home and abroad.

In the media 29 October 2026

Bram (79) and Ans (75) have danced their way around the world. Despite setbacks they became champions ten times. ‘On the floor I forget everything’

Bram (79) and Ans (75) Stelling from Heerhugowaard have been dancing together for 42 years. They overcame setbacks and finished second at the World Championships. On 31 October they compete at the first Grand Prix van Alkmaar.

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Together we build a dancing city

The Grand Prix van Alkmaar is not only a sporting event, but also a social project that gets the city of Alkmaar moving. Thanks to our sponsors and partners, we can promote dance as a healthy and connecting sport.

Why sponsor?

Increase your visibility with a broad audience.
Support an event that contributes to sports participation, cultural experience and local pride.
Become part of a growing community of entrepreneurs, athletes and cultural creators.

Various sponsorship packages are available: from logo placement and VIP arrangements to structural collaboration in dance education projects.

Together we make the Grand Prix of Alkmaar a lasting tradition the whole city can be proud of.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Reach out via the contact form below.

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