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 ...

First Meeting of Vision 2012 WG 26/10/2009

Avatar On 25 October 2009 the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) Working Group on VISION 2012 met for the first time in Sant Cugat, ESP, to discuss the further proceedings in trying to have IDSF evolve into the World DanceSport Federation over the years to come.

Present at the first meeting of the IDSF Working Group were:

IDSF Presidium Members Freitag, Hinder, Sietas and Tay
French DanceSport Federation President Marty
German DanceSport Federation President Allert
Italian DanceSport Federation President Galvagno and Technical Secretary Valeri
World Rock ‘n’ Roll Confederation President Kerpan-Izak and Secretary General Herrmann
International Dance Organization Senior Vice-President Storbratten
International Professional DanceSport Council President Tondon
International Paralympic Committee Wheelchair DanceSport Manager Charitaki and Technical Director Andersen
United Western Country Dance Council – International Affairs President Bartholomew
International Cheer Union Secretary General Olson and Adviser Jacki
IDSF Advisers Bunn and Hilfiker

The following joint declaration was drafted between the representatives of the different organisations at the conclusion of the meeting:

DanceSport as a Unifying Force

All organisations present support the World DanceSport Federation concept (Vision 2012) as worked out on 25/10/2009 in Sant Cugat.
All organisations agree to create a working group.
The working group is mandated to continue analysis based on information presented at the meeting with the intention of creating the WDSF.
Each organisation is to define the profile of its sport division within WDSF and to

Provide information on current organisation (incl. structure and statutes);

Provide information on financial activities.
Each organisation is to consider the list of obstacles and send proposed solutions to the IDSF Office.