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.

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

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28/03/2024 read more ...

WDSF Extends Sponsorship Agreement with BD Dance for Third Consecutive Year

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21/03/2024 read more ...

WDSF unveils lineup for 2024 GrandSlam Series

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05/03/2024 read more ...

Otto Teipel passed away 23/12/2009

Otto Teipel The IDSF Honorary Member Otto Teipel has died at the age of 98 years. He danced his first competition in 1935 and started a successful dancing career in which he became eight times German Champion, runners-up in the World Cup Standard as well as European Champion in Standard and Latin. His last title - European Champion Latin - he achieved in 1952.

In 1954 Otto Teipel belonged to the establishment members of the ICAD (International Council of Amateur Dancers), in 1991 renamed in IDSF (International DanceSport Federation) and was president till 1960 . In 1967 he was honoured with the Distinguished Service Award of the Federal Republic of Germany.

The IDSF Presidium is very grateful for his continuous work for the International DanceSport Federation and his dedication and love to DanceSport .

IDSF President,

Carlos Freitag