Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

Thessaloniki, Greece, 3 and 4 April – The heart of Thessaloniki came alive the past weekend at the Convention Center Ioannis Vellidis, as the city proudly hosted the Thessaoliniki Dance Festival 2026, with the awaited WDSF European DanceSport Championships Choreographic Latin Teams. The event welcomed more than 1,000 competitors in WDSF categories, with around 2,400 spectators in attendance, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere over three days of world-class competition.

Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

Key Results of the Competiton, 3^rd April

WDSF European Championship Choreogr. Latin Big Team Adult

WDSF European Championship Choreogr. Latin Small Team Adult

Klaipeda University Team - Dane (LTU)
Naron Kids (ESP)
Global D (GRE)

WDSF European Championship Choreogr. Latin Small Team Youth

WDSF European Championship Choreogr. Latin Big Team Youth

Bracara Diamond (POR)
Enveloppé (CZE)
Miskolcz-Revital TSE - Michael Jackson (HUN)

Between the other competitions that were held over the first day of the event we can also find: WDSF Open Standard Senior II, Senior III, WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Adult, Female Youth, Junior I, Junior II and Juvenile II, WDSF European Championship Choreogr. Latin Small Team Junior and Big Team Junior. You can see all the results of the day here.

Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

Key Results of the Competition, 4^th April

WDSF Open Latin Adult

WDSF Open Latin Under 21

WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult

Between the other competitions that were held over the last day of the event we can also find: WDSF Open Standard Youth, Junior II, Senior IV and Senior V, WDSF Open Latin Youth, Latin Junior II, WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth, Junior I, Junior II and Juvenile II. You can see all the results of the day here.

Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

Celebrating Dedication

The event was honoured by the presence of Mrs. K. Giannakidou, Depute Mayor of Sports of Thessaloniki, who shared her appreciation for the athletes and organisers:

"Congratulations to all participants for their excellent performance and athleticism. It is wonderful to see the positive impact of DanceSport on all ages, from juveniles to seniors. We are grateful to WDSF for granting the European Championships to our country."

Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

The 2026 Championships featured a rich programme of competitions, combining elite WDSF categories and Open events. Participants represented a diverse array of countries, reflecting the global reach and growing popularity of the event. The organisers received excellent feedback from dancers, coaches, and local authorities, promising strong support for the next edition. In their words:

"We hope that everyone had a great experience, and we promise that we will continue our effort to deliver outstanding events for the glory of all athletes and DanceSport!"

Reflecting on the event, WDSF President Shawn Tay commented:

"In every spin and lift, you can feel the heartbeat of the sport."

Rhythms of Thessaloniki: 2026 WDSF European DanceSport Championships

With strong participation, distinguished guests, and memorable performances, the 2026 Thessaloniki Championships reinforced the city’s reputation as a premier host for international DanceSport competitions.