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 ...

Glukhov – Glazunova (MDA) continue to reign in Standard

The undefeated couple over the past year, Alexey Glukhov – Anastasia Glazunova (MDA) conquers the 2024 WDSF European Championship Standard title in Chisinau, Moldova.

16/04/2024 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 ...

2015 European Masters Games Nice 2015 18/03/2015

European Masters Games - Lignano 2011 After long negotiations in the matter, the organisers of the European Masters Games decided to follow Sports Director Marco Sietas' suggestion and to adopt the WDSF Senior I - IV age group classifications for all competitions held as part of the games.

The DanceSport events of the European Masters Games 2015 are scheduled from 2 through 4 October in Nice, FRA. They comprise two World Championships, five World Cups and seven Masters Games competitions for age groups Senior I - IV. Read up on it here!

Below are the definitions for the four WDSF Senior age groups.

SEN I | One partner must have reached his or her 35th birthday or more in the calendar year (1980 or before - Senior Ib). The other partner must have reached his or her 30th birthday in the calendar year (1985 or before - Senior Ia
SEN II | One partner must have reached his or her 45th birthday or more in the calendar year (1970 or before - Senior IIb). The other partner must have reached his or her 40th birthday in the calendar year (1975 or before - Senior IIa)
SEN III |One partner must have reached his or her 55th birthday or more in the calendar year (1960 or before - Senior IIIb). The other partner must have reached his or her 50th birthday in the calendar year (1965 or before - Senior IIIa)
SEN IV | One partner must have reached his or her 65th birthday or more in the calendar year (1950 or before - Senior IVb). The other partner must have reached his or her 60th birthday in the calendar year (1955 or before - Senior IVa)

Couples dancing in the Masters Classes of the WDSF Professional Division are elegible to participate.

It is also important to point out that - despite of their name - the European Masters Games are open to participants from all WDSF Member countries! Find out about the registration process here!