Lyon French Open 2025: A Showcase of Excellence in DanceSport

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The Lyon French Open 2025 kicked off on February 15 at the Palais des Sports de Lyon, a venue renowned for hosting high-level sports events. With thousands of spectators in attendance, the atmosphere was electric as dancers from across the world took the floor for a thrilling day of competitions.

The first day featured a variety of categories, including the WDSF Open Standard Senior I, Senior III, Senior IV, Standard Rising Stars, Open Latin Youth, Open Latin Junior II, Open Latin Senior II, Open Solo Latin Female Adult, Open Solo Latin Female Junior II, and Open International Standard Juvenile. The level of skill and passion displayed was nothing short of spectacular. All confirmed results are available by clicking here.

However, the highlights of the day came from two of the most anticipated events:

WDSF European Championship Senior II Standard

Among the standout competitions of the day was the WDSF European Championship Senior II Standard, where Tomas Rimkus and Nerija Surblyte (LTU) claimed their third consecutive title. Their commanding presence on the floor and technical mastery once again secured them the gold. For a detailed breakdown of this event, including podium standings and insights into the performances, refer to the dedicated article.

Final Results:
Tomas Rimkus - Nerija Surblyte (LTU)
Serhii Shulha - Olha Shulha (NED)
Lionel Lepreux - Charlotte Milleville (FRA)
Valerio Bilancioni - Silvia Badiali (ITA)
Francesco Argenziano - Giovanna Auletta (ITA)
Jan Kohout - Petra Bila (CZE)

WDSF International Open Adult Latin

The WDSF International Open Adult Latin was another standout moment, featuring elite-level competitors battling for the top spot. Estonia’s Konstantin Gorodilov and Polina Figurenko delivered a breathtaking performance to claim victory.

Final Results:
Konstantin Gorodilov - Polina Figurenko (EST)
Egor Kondratenko - Mie Lincke Funch (DEN)
Denis Gudovsky - Marie Glistova (CZE)
Florian Baudoux - Natalia Sadowska (FRA)
Roman Kiparin - Olga Kiparina (AIN)
Artur Posedkin - Patricia Herceg (CRO)

Interviews with the champions Tomas Rimkus & Nerija Surblyte and Konstantin Gorodilov & Polina Figurenko are available on our Instagram profile.

Day 2 at Lyon French Open 2025: More Thrilling Performances on the Final Day

The second and final day of the Lyon French Open 2025 on February 16 brought even more outstanding performances, with dancers competing in WDSF Open Standard Youth, Standard Junior II, Standard Senior II, Latin Senior I, Latin Senior III, Latin Rising Stars, Open Solo Latin Female Youth, and Open International Latin Juvenile. The talent on display was remarkable, showcasing the future stars of DanceSport. All confirmed results are available by clicking here.

The two most prestigious competitions of the day were:

WDSF International Open Adult Standard

The Adult Standard final was a highly anticipated showdown, with Marco Bodini and Kristina Charitonovaite from Lithuania taking the top spot after a flawless display of elegance and precision.

Final Results:
Marco Bodini - Kristina Charitonovaite (LTU)
Ilia Rotar - Silvia Susanne Barjabin (EST)
Jonas Alexander Pettersen - Kristy Puusepp (NOR)
Marc Mateos - Marija Golubeva (ESP)
Anton Peredery - Taisija Bicihina (LAT)
Florian Baudoux - Natalia Sadowska (FRA)

WDSF European Championship Under 21 Latin

The Under 21 Latin Championship saw an exceptional display of skill and passion, with Armenia’s Nikita Zemlianoy and Sofiia Dubeiko claiming the title with a flawless performance, securing first place unanimously from the judging panel. For a detailed recap of this event and insights into the competitors’ journeys, refer to the dedicated article.

Final Results:
Nikita Zemlianoy - Sofiia Dubeiko (ARM)
Nicholas Spica - Carlotta Aceti (ITA)
Pascar Paul Ioan - Melani Bartosevic (ROU)
Roman Stradetskiy - Kateryna Vakarchuk (UKR)
Maximilian Bier - Eveline Ishchenko (GER)
Grzegorz Brzozowski - Sofia Bilozor (POL)

An exclusive interview with Under 21 Latin champions Nikita Zemlianoy and Sofiia Dubeiko is available on our Instagram profile.

"The Lyon French Open 2025 has once again proven to be a cornerstone event for DanceSport in France, showcasing the exceptional talent and dedication of our athletes. The level of organization and execution was outstanding, and I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the event organizers and the Fédération Française de Danse (FFD) for their unwavering commitment to making this competition a resounding success. Each year, this event further cements its place as one of the premier international DanceSport events in France."

Shawn Tay, WDSF President