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 ...

His Majesty's Jubilee 14/09/2016

Dmitry Kharkov - Olga Kulikova, RUS © Goetz On 3 and 4 September 2016, many couples and officials met in Bangkok at the Huamark Stadium for the 7th edition of the Thai King's Cup. Dancers from 31 nations received a very warm welcome already on Friday evening when Sittichai Preyadara and the Thailand DanceSport Association invited to a Welcome Dinner Reception on „The Grand Chaophraya Cruise.“Everybody enjoyed this great atmosphere coming together in friendship surrounded by the wonderland scenery of Bangkok.

The main events during the King's Cup, which was in celebration of the 70th jubilee of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej' accession to the throne, was the World Open in Standard and Latin.

Many of the top-ranked couples came to dance here, because the great atmosphere, the overwhelming hospitality and also the high prize money granted to finalists and semi-finalists are much appreciated by all dancers.

Winners in the WDSF World Open Standard was Dmitry Zharkov and Olga Kulikova, RUS, followed by runners-up Ewaldas Sodeika and Ieva Zukauskaite.LTU. Nikolay Darin and Natalia Seredina, MDA, came in third.

Winners in the World Open Latin were Timur Imametdinov and Nina Bezzubova, GER, followed by Edgar Marcos and Alina Novak, ESP. Maxim Stepanov and Ksenya Rybina, GER, came in third.

As this competition is really a very special one most oft the dancers promised to come back next year.