(Tumon, Guam) — The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is excited to announce the return of the Guam International Dance Festival (GIDF), taking place December 4–6, 2026.

After a successful inaugural festival, GIDF returns with three days of high-energy competition, extraordinary performances and top-tier entertainment featuring talented dancers and incredible performers from Guam and around the world.

The festival will once again put the spotlight on competitive dancers pushing their artistry and athleticism to the next level, while bringing audiences an exciting lineup of high-energy performances representing different dance styles, cultures, and far corners of the globe.

“We are excited to bring the Guam International Dance Festival back to our island this December,” said GVB President and CEO Régine Biscoe Lee. “GIDF gives us another opportunity to welcome some of the most talented dancers and performers from around the world while giving our local community a chance to experience entertainment of the highest caliber right here at home. We look forward to building on last year’s momentum and making GIDF 2026 even bigger and more exciting.”

GVB is currently working with the Federation of International Dance Festivals (FIDAF), a globally recognized organization that connects international dance festivals and cultural organizations, to sanction GIDF as an official FIDAF international dance festival. This affiliation would enhance GIDF’s international credibility and recognition while providing access to internationally renowned judges and dance groups, further elevating the quality and prestige of the festival. GVB is working with Guam dance and cultural leader Vince Reyes, who currently serves as FIDAF’s Local Chairman for Oceania and is a member of the organization’s Development Commission.

Reyes brings extensive experience in international dance and cultural programming to the collaboration. He is a longtime advocate for CHamoru performing arts and has led Inetnon Gefpa’go, an award-winning program dedicated to promoting awareness and pride in CHamoru heritage through the performing arts. Inetnon Gefpa’go is also listed by FIDAF as an international dance festival on Guam, with Reyes serving as its President and Director.

From the intensity of competition to the excitement of professional showcases and workshops, GIDF 2026 aims to deliver an unforgettable weekend of dance and entertainment, bringing together performers and audiences from across Guam and around the world.

The Guam Visitors Bureau encourages residents, visitors and dance enthusiasts to save the date and make plans to experience GIDF 2026.

“GIDF is about creating an experience that people will want to come back for year after year,” said GVB Director of Destination Development Ina Carillo. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring together competitive dancers who are at the top of their craft with professional performers who know how to command a stage. Our goal is to make the festival exciting for the dancers and unforgettable for the audience, while giving Guam the opportunity to host an event that truly feels international.”

Additional information about competition divisions, rules, participating performers and registration will be announced as plans for the 2026 festival continue to develop. Registration information will be released at a later date. Dancers, studios, teams and dance enthusiasts are encouraged to stay tuned for future announcements.

More information will be available at visitguam.com/gidf as plans for the 2026 festival develop.

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