Gentil Cup, Asian Open Dance Championship 2026
The Asian Dance Tour 2026: A Celebration of World-Class Ballroom Excellence
This February and March, the prestigious Asian Dance Tour 2026 takes centre stage, bringing together some of the world’s finest ballroom dancers for an extraordinary series of competitions across Asia. With events spanning Japan, Taiwan, China and South Korea, the tour promises an electrifying showcase of international talent, artistry and competitive excellence.
We are proud to see so many of our sponsored dancers taking part in this renowned tour, representing the very highest standards of professional ballroom dancing on the global stage.
Our Sponsored Dancers on the Asian Tour
Among the competitors is World Professional Ballroom Champions Irina Cherepanova and Stanislav Zellanin > , whose performances continue to inspire dancers worldwide. We are also delighted to support an outstanding group of sponsored Japanese couples competing throughout the tour:
- Takuya Choso & Chiaki Nakagawa
- Yujin Hiroshima & Sakina Onishi
We wish all dancers the very best of luck as they compete across this exciting international circuit.
Asian Dance Tour 2026 – Event Schedule
The Asian Tour features a packed calendar of prestigious competitions:
Tokyo, Japan – 22 February
Gentil Cup
Asian Open Dance Championships
Taipei, Taiwan – 27–28 February
Taipei Open
Asian Dance Tour
Shanghai, China – 1–2 March
Asian Tour China – Shanghai
Seoul, South Korea – 6–7 March
For full tour details, visit the official Asian Dance Organisation website:
https://asian-dance-organisation0.webnode.jp/2026/
Visiting Tokyo? Stop by Chrisanne Clover Japan
If you are taking part in the Asian Dance Tour, a visit to Chrisanne Clover Japan is a must for all your dancewear needs.
Our Tokyo store carries a carefully curated selection of:
- Couture competition dresses
- Premium dancewear collections, including designs by Espen Salberg
- A wide range of colour-matching fabrics and trimmings, perfect for preparing your next couture gown, last-minute customisation and finishing touches
Whether you’re preparing for competition or refreshing your practice wardrobe, our experienced team is on hand to help you look and feel your best on the dancefloor.
Chrisanne Clover Japan: Our Story
Chrisanne Clover Japan first opened its doors in 2009, launching our very first Japanese store in the suburbs of Tokyo. The store was warmly received, offering dancers direct access to products shipped from our London headquarters.
In 2011, the store relocated to Yotsuya, Tokyo, providing an easily accessible and spacious location. Today, dancers from all over Japan visit the store in person, while many more shop via online ordering and mail order services.
In the dedicated dancewear corner, customers can see and feel:
- A collection of Chrisanne Clover competition couture that is made in London by our team of experts and made with only the best Chrisanne Clover fabrics and the finest Swarvoski crystals.
- Apparel and couture designs by Espen Salberg
- The full Chrisanne Clover practicewear collections
The Tokyo store proudly hosts one of the largest practicewear exhibitions in Japan, making it a true destination for dancers at every level.
We look forward to supporting dancers throughout the Asian Dance Tour 2026 and wish all competitors an unforgettable season of performances, passion and success.
