European Chairpersons Congress in Rome Empowers DanceSport Leadership and Excellence

A Gathering of European Chairpersons

Rome, 6 October 2025 – The Standard and Latin Chairperson Congress took place at the prestigious Olympic Training Centre “Giulio Onesti” as part of the Internazionali di Danza Sportiva in Rome, concluding a highly productive and inspiring educational event. Chairpersons from across Europe gathered to exchange ideas, strengthen their professional skills, and align on the latest WDSF standards. The atmosphere throughout the day was constructive and forward-looking, reflecting the congress’ inspiring and collaborative nature.

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Key Figures in Attendance

The presence of FIDESM President Laura Lunetta, WDSF Vice President Nenad Jeftic, WDSF General Secretary Sergey Nifontov, and Chairperson Expert Wolfgang Eliasch ensured a high technical and educational level throughout the day. Participants benefited from a full programme of lectures, practical sessions, and open discussions led by highly experienced and internationally recognised experts.

Focus on the AJS24 System

Also relevant were the sessions devoted to the AJS24 system, focusing on its future implementation across all categories. These sessions provided detailed insight into how the system functions, ensuring transparency and fairness in judging. The explanations provided by Vice President Jeftic and Chairperson Eliasch highlighted the importance of consistency, professionalism, and a strong technical foundation in DanceSport governance.

Topics Covered

The lectures addressed a wide range of key topics, including:

Roles and Responsibilities of WDSF Chairpersons and Management of WRT – Nenad Jeftic
Management of the Timetable – Wolfgang Eliasch
Dress Regulations – Wolfgang Eliasch
AJS24 – Updates and Implementation – Nenad Jeftic
Latest Updates – Wolfgang Eliasch

Nenad Jeftic delivered precise and insightful explanations on leadership and Chairperson responsibilities, ensuring a deep understanding of the new WDSF standards. Likewise, Wolfgang Eliasch demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge and readiness, responding to participants’ questions with expertise, particularly regarding the latest rules and procedural updates.

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Remarks, Collaboration and Engagement

Throughout the day, the atmosphere was collaborative and forward-looking, with active and enthusiastic engagement from all delegates and lively and insightful exchanges on best practices for competition management. The event underlined the strong cooperation between WDSF and FIDESM in promoting excellence and unity in DanceSport worldwide.

At the closing session, organisers expressed their gratitude to the lecturers and attendees, emphasising the crucial importance of continuous education in maintaining quality, consistency, and professionalism within DanceSport at the international level:

“This congress reflects our commitment to building a strong technical culture based on competence, ethics, and professionalism. The quality of chairing is an essential part of the quality of our sport itself.”

A Step Towards excellence

This final day marked the conclusion of a highly impactful educational initiative, further strengthening the collaboration between WDSF and FIDESM, and positioning Italy as an international centre of excellence for DanceSport education and development.

This congress also closed the programme of events organised as part of the first edition of the Internazionali di Danza Sportiva in Rome, an event that stood out for its excellent organisation, high participation, and the outstanding quality of athletes, speakers, and organisers, showcasing the best of DanceSport on an international stage.

The Internazionali di Danza Sportivawill return next year in Rome, with organisers anticipating even greater achievements, enhanced participation, and further growth of this prestigious event, promising to elevate even more the profile of DanceSport and its community.

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