Update to WDSF World Ranking List Regulations in Standard and Latin Disciplines

Following a comprehensive proposal by the WDSF Sports Commission, a decision has been made to adopt a new allocation of base points for each participating couple in WDSF World Ranking Tournaments.

06/05/2024 read more ...

a spectacular showcase of young talent at the 2024 WDSF World Championship Standard Under 21

As the final notes faded away and the applause subsided, the young dancers stood proud, knowing that they had given their all and left everything on the dancefloor.

05/05/2024 read more ...

Join the WDSF Clean Sport Education Webinar: Empowering Athletes for Integrity in Sport

This webinar is a must-attend for athletes, coaches, and anyone involved in sports who aims to uphold the highest standards of fairness and integrity in competitions.

30/04/2024 read more ...

Top 50 Couples of the World Ranking List eligible for Title Events

By providing a transparent framework for qualification and participation, this policy aims to motivate couples to strive for excellence in the WDSF World and Continental Championships.

26/04/2024 read more ...

Casa Musica and WDSF Set the Stage for Another Year of Rhythmic Collaboration

This long-standing collaboration, launched in 2015, has seen Casa musica play an integral role in enhancing the musical backdrop of WDSF competitions.

28/03/2024 read more ...

WDSF Extends Sponsorship Agreement with BD Dance for Third Consecutive Year

Beyond a conventional sponsorship, the partnership embodies a shared vision of nurturing the DanceSport community and providing dancers with optimal footwear for outstanding performances.

21/03/2024 read more ...

Formal Warning by the WDSF Presidium to Ferrucio Galvagno (ITA) 08/06/2022

The WDSF Presidium refers to the Report of the WDSF Ethics Committee to the WDSF Presidium dated "23 May 2022" about the case of Mr. Ferruccio Galvagno regarding a Suspected Breach of the WDSF Code of Ethics (hereinafter referred to as “the Report”).

The Presidium FINDS that Ferruccio Galvagno has committed a violation of Article 2.7 of the WDSF Code of Ethics as described in the Report.

The Presidium FINDS that the said conduct warrants a sanction or sanctions by the Presidium according to Article 9.1 of the WDSF Code of Ethics.

Having taken into account all relevant factors in the case, including:

the nature of the violation,
the circumstances,
the motive,
the principle of proportionality and fair treatment,
mitigating or aggravating circumstances,
the nature and degree of any cooperation by Mr. Galvagno in this process, and
the extent to which Mr. Galvagno accepts responsibility,

the Presidium issues a Formal Warning to Mr. Galvagno as follows:

the Presidium

* reminds Mr. Galvagno of the existence of the relevant provisions in the WDSF’s Governing Documents and in particular the WDSF Code of Ethics;

* issues a Notice to Mr. Galvagno that it has IMPOSED A PERIOD OF PROBATION of FOUR (4) YEARS for him; and

* warns Mr. Galvagno that repeated misbehaviour of the same kind during the said probation period of FOUR (4) YEARS may lead to a more severe sanction than a warning.

RESOLVED THAT the full text of the said Formal Warning be published prominently on the WDSF website.