Paris Bachata Vibe Festival
Who came, how the competition went and what the scores tell.
01 · The competition
35 dancers in Prelims, 10 in the Finals. 3 heats and 15 songs. 35 of 35 dancers checked in for the first round.
Prelims
35 dancers17L + 18F
Semis
20 dancers10L + 10F
Finals
10 dancers5L + 5F
Judged by 15 judges from 5 countries, who gave 645 scores.
02 · Moments
Read straight from the judges' published scores.
Among the leaders, the tie-break separated Juan Pinargote from KHALED BENNOUD.
The judges had 3 different favourites among the followers. Fiona Ponce won it on the majority.
All 10 judges placed Sabrine Benchenouf 2nd or 3rd.
Ophélie Davreux went from 10th in Prelims to 4th in the Finals.
24 of David Morante's 26 favourites went through or made the podium, the best of the panel.
03 · The field
Nations
34% of the dancers came from outside France.
First-timers and regulars
Most experienced

Experience
04 · Before and after
How registration filled up