World of Dance NL Qualifier 2
The second official stop of the Dutch series.
Improve your score. Strengthen your position. Keep building on the Road to LA.
WHY QUALIFIER 2 MATTERS
* Second official stop of the Dutch series
* New opportunity to improve your score
* Your highest score counts toward the Championship
* An important step on the Road to LA
JUDGES / HOSTS / SPECIAL GUESTS
QUALIFIER 2 SCHEDULE
A full qualification day at Hedon Zwolle
Qualifier 2 is divided into two clear event blocks: a morning block for the younger divisions and an evening block for the upper divisions. This gives each category its own moment within the day.
DAY BLOCK // DOORS OPEN 11:00
11:00 — Doors open
11:45 — Youth Division registration opens
11:45 — Youth Division registration closes
11:45 — Junior Division A+B registration opens
11:45 — Youth Division starts
12:15 — Junior Division B starts
12:45 — Junior Division A+B registration closes
15:30 — Awards Ceremony Youth & Junior
16:30 — Doors close
EVENING BLOCK // START AFTER 17:00
17:00 — Upper Division B registration opens
17:45 — Upper Division B registration closes
17:45 — Upper Division A registration opens
17:45 — Upper Division B starts
18:30 — Upper Division A registration closes
20:15 — Upper Division A starts
22:30 — Showcases
22:45 — Awards Ceremony Upper Division A+B
The schedule is provisional during the registration period. Exact timings will be released closer to the event date.
Venue info
Hedon Zwolle was selected as the venue for World of Dance Qualifier 2 because of its strong combination of live energy, atmosphere, and functionality. As a serious pop venue with a clear identity, Hedon fits perfectly with the World of Dance community: raw, vibrant, close to the audience, and at the same time professional enough to deliver a high-quality competition experience.
With this edition in Zwolle, World of Dance Netherlands is intentionally bringing the series to a new region in order to continue expanding the Road to LA structure across the Netherlands.
Address
Hedon Zwolle
Burgemeester Drijbersingel 7, 8021 DA, Zwolle
Parking
Parking
Do not park your car in the neighborhood behind Hedon, but in one of the designated parking spaces. Parking garage Diezerpoort is the cheapest option and is located just a 3-minute walk from Hedon. Entry is possible on Thursdays until 21:00, and on other days until 20:00, but exit is possible 24/7.
PLEASE NOTE: Parking in the residential area located next to Hedon is not permitted.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT – HEDON ZWOLLE
Hedon Zwolle is easy to reach by public transport. The venue is located within walking distance of Zwolle Station, making it convenient for visitors arriving by train from different parts of the Netherlands.
From Zwolle Station, visitors can either walk to the venue or continue part of the route by local bus, depending on their preference and arrival time. Thanks to Zwolle’s compact city layout, the connection between the station and Hedon is straightforward and easy to follow.
For the most accurate travel times and route planning, visitors are advised to check a current journey planner such as 9292 or NS before departure.
Hotels
For visitors traveling from outside Zwolle, there are several comfortable hotel options in and around the city center. Thanks to Zwolle’s compact layout and the good accessibility of Hedon, it is easy to combine an overnight stay with a relaxed event weekend.
Recommended stays
- Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch Zwolle
- Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes
- Hotel Lumen Zwolle
- Mercure Hotel Zwolle
We recommend booking early, especially if you would like to stay close to the city center or station.
READY FOR QUALIFIER 2?
Take the next step in the Dutch series, improve your score, and continue building your path toward the Championship.