Hualien Open 2025: A celebration of DanceSport excellence in Chinese Taipei

Hualien, Chinese Taipei, 20 – 21 September 2025

The city of Hualien, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Central Mountain Range, welcomed athletes and spectators for the Hualien Open 2025 past 20–21 September. The competition was staged at the Hualien Arena, a modern venue that provided the ideal stage for two days of world-class DanceSport.

This year’s edition proved particularly vibrant. Nearly 500 athletes step onto the floor, participating in more thant 30 different competitions, a reflection of the discipline’s flourishing popularity in the region. Across both days, more than 2,000 spectators filled the stands, lending the arena an atmosphere charged with anticipation, energy and celebration.

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DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND STRONG LOCAL SUPPORT

The competition enjoyed not only excellent athletic participation but also the presence of distinguished guests. Attending were Mary Yeh, President of the Chinese Taipei DanceSport Federation (CTDSF), a Legislator representingthe Hualien County Magistrate, the Township Chief, and members of the City Council.

The event also received powerful backing from the Hualien County Government, which spearheaded city-wide promotion efforts, ensuring DanceSport resonated across the community and beyond.

A NEW APPROACH TO CEREMONY

An innovation that distinguished this year’s event was the introduction of a streamlined award ceremony format. Following each final, athletes were immediately honoured on the podium, with their national anthem played and their flag displayed on the large arena screen. This efficient approach allowed the next final to proceed seamlessly on the competition floor while celebrations unfolded concurrently.

Far from extending the schedule, the system heightened the sense of respect and ceremony for competitors, leaving both athletes and audiences deeply impressed.

SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS – LATIN EXCELLENCE

The opening day on Saturday, 20 September, placed the spotlight on Latin, with fierce battles across adult, youth, junior and juvenile divisions.

In the WDSF Open Latin Adult, victory went to Ngoc An – Le To Uyen (VIE), followed by Ooi Ken Vin – Tan Zoe Zi We (MAS) and Tse Cheuk Hin – Chui Hong Yu Natalie (HKG). Solo events further revealed emerging talents: Chen Jr Yu (TPE) topped the female adult division, while Lam Tsz Kwan Arie (HKG) triumphed among the male adults. Youth and junior solos produced stirring performances, with Lo Sum Yi Abby (HKG) and Lee Yu Chen (TPE) capturing titles in their categories.

WDSF Open Latin Adult

Ngoc An - Le To Uyen (VIE)
Ooi Ken Vin - Tan Zoe Zi We (MAS)
Tse Cheuk Hin - Chui Hong Yu Natalie (HKG)

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult

WDSF Open Solo Latin Male Adult

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth

WDSF Open Solo Latin Male Youth

Lee Yu Chen (TPE)
Pua Jun Yu (MAS)
Lin Pin Yi (TPE)

The highlights of the day also included:

Open Solo Latin Female Junior I,
Open Solo Latin Male Junior I,
Open Solo Latin Female Junior II,
Open Solo Latin Male Junior II,
Open Solo Latin Female Juvenile,
Open Solo Latin Male Juvenile,
Open PD Standard Adult,
Open Standard Senior III
Open Latin Adult
Open Latin Youth
Open Latin Junior
Open Latin Juvenile

You can see full Saturday resulsts available here

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS – STANDARD BRILLIANCE

On Sunday, 21 September, attention turned to Standard, where athletes delivered commanding displays of elegance and precision. The WDSF Open Standard Adult title went to Lin Li – Hsieh Wen Hsin (TPE), with Lan Yu Hsiang – Liu Jing (TPE) and Lin Daniel – Ke Chih Wen (TPE) completing an the podium.

In solo competitions, Wang Yi-Shan (TPE) shone brightly in the female adult and youth divisions, while Lee Huai Te (TPE) captured victories in the male adult and youth categories. The younger divisions brought equally engaging performances, with Pham Bang Bang (VIE) and Tam Aidan (HKG) standing out among juniors.

WDSF Open Standard Adult

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Adult

WDSF Open Solo Standard Male Adult

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Youth

WDSF Open Solo Standard Male Youth

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior I

WDSF Open Solo Standard Male Junior I

Tam Aidan (HKG)
Ko Chen-Wei (TPE)
Lin En-Jheng (TPE)

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior II

WDSF Open Solo Standard Male Junior II

Sunday’s highlights extended to:

Open Solo Standard Female Juvenile
Open Solo Standard Male Juvenile
Open Standard Adult
Open Standard Youth
Open Standard Junior
Open Standard Juvenile
Open PD Latin Adult
Open Latin Senior III

See full Sunday resulsts here

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

The Hualien Open 2025 not only crowned champions but also celebrated the artistry and athleticism at the heart of DanceSport. With strong institutional support, innovation in organisation, and the enthusiasm of athletes and audiences alike, the event reinforced Hualien’s growing reputation as a hub for international competition.

As the final anthem played and the last champions were honoured, the sentiment was clear: this was a weekend that showcased the very best of DanceSport, leaving participants and spectators already anticipating competitions ahead.

WDSF President Shawn Tay shared his reflections:

“The Hualien Open 2025 has been an extraordinary success, bringing together athletes, officials, and the local community in a true celebration of DanceSport. The passion and dedication we witnessed here reflect the bright future of our sport, not only in Chinese Taipei but across the world. We are deeply grateful to the organisers and the Hualien County Government for their remarkable support and commitment.”

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Published on 30 September 2025

Hualien Open 2025: A celebration of DanceSport excellence in Chinese Taipei

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AND STRONG LOCAL SUPPORT

SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS – LATIN EXCELLENCE

SUNDAY HIGHLIGHTS – STANDARD BRILLIANCE

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

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