Curtain Rises on GOC 2025: Highlights from Day 1 in Stuttgart

Stuttgart, Germany – August 19, 2025 – The German Open Championship (GOC) 2025 officially opened today at the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle, across its three iconic venues: Beethovensaal, Hegelsaal, and Alte Reithalle. The opening day offered a packed schedule with numerous competitions across all age divisions, from the youngest Juveniles to the most seasoned Seniors and Professionals. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation, as dancers, coaches, and fans from around the globe gathered to celebrate one of the most important festivals of the year. With the world of DanceSport turning its eyes to Stuttgart, the GOC once again reaffirmed its status as a stage where elegance, passion, and excellence meet.

WDSF Open Senior IV Standard

Italy’s Bruno Lazzareschi and Ida Zotta impressed the judges with their refined poise and took first place, ahead of Germany’s Michael and Regina Gross in second, while Hungary’s Kranicz Jozsef and Dobo Erika completed the podium.

Final Rankings

Bruno Lazzareschi – Ida Zotta (ITA)
Michael Gross – Regina Gross (GER)
Kranicz Jozsef – Dobo Erika (HUN)
Enzo Alocci – Lorella Rossi (ITA)
David Getchell – Allison Gonzalez (USA)
Shinji Yoshimura – Mieko Yoshimura (JPN)

WDSF Open Senior V Standard

The Italian couples dominated, with Giovanni Boccu and Federica Gualina claiming gold, followed by compatriots Piero Lassi and Sylvia Golini and Duilio Castelli and Paola Patrizi.

Final Rankings

Giovanni Boccu – Federica Gualina (ITA)
Piero Lassi – Sylvia Golini (ITA)
Duilio Castelli – Paola Patrizi (ITA)
Akiyoshi Okada – Yuko Okada (JPN)
Armando Pelosi – Donata Annaratone (ITA)
Johann-Georg Salten – Brigitte Salten (GER)

Solo and Ten Dance Competitions

The opening day also placed the spotlight on the young promises of DanceSport, with several Solo and Ten Dance categories bringing freshness and determination to the floor. From graceful Standard routines to the energy of Latin and the versatility of Ten Dance, these events reflected the depth of talent that continues to emerge across nations and generations.

Junior I Solo Standard Female: Turkey’s Aylin Aydin delivered elegance and consistency to secure first place.
Junior II Solo Standard Male: Tam Aidan from Hong Kong led the field with precision and confidence.
Juvenile II Solo Latin Male: Germany celebrated victory through Weimann Gabriel, ahead of Hong Kong and Mongolia.
Junior I Ten Dance: Ukraine’s Danyil Dronyk and Victoriia Melnyk topped a strong field.
Junior II Ten Dance: Poland’s Tymoteusz Korczyk and Olga Stachowiak claimed gold with remarkable consistency.

GOC2025 Open Youth Standard Richards Krivins – Alexandra Shamova

WDSF Open Youth Standard

One of the highlights of the day, the Youth Standard saw Richards Krivins and Alexandra Shamova (LAT) crowned champions after a captivating performance. Lithuania’s Matas Puplevicius and Gabija Vilciauskaite earned second place, while Spain’s Adria Hernandez and Emilija Ulcinaite claimed third.

Final Rankings

Richards Krivins – Alexandra Shamova (LAT)
Matas Puplevicius – Gabija Vilciauskaite (LTU)
Adria Hernandez – Emilija Ulcinaite (ESP)
Tymon Olejarz – Wiktoria Kurda (POL)
Artem Crivenco – Alexandrina Martinova (MDA)
Alon Kaykov – Maayan Rier (ISR)
Yigit Bayraktar – Lukrecija Kuraite (GER)

WDSF PD Super Grand Prix Latin Adult

The centerpiece of the opening day was the WDSF Professional Division Super Grand Prix Latin Adult. China’s Li Mingxuan and Zhou Wanting rose to the top, claiming their first PD Super Grand Prix victory of 2025 after earlier triumphing at the PD Open Latin in Wuxi (June) and securing second place at the Super Grand Prix in Blackpool (April). This marks their second PD Super Grand Prix victory overall, underlining their ambition for a remarkable season, with eyes already on the WDSF European Championship PD Latin Adult in Rome this October.

They were followed by Moldova’s Sergiu and Anastasia Maruster in second and China’s Li Jiaming and Li Yitong in third.

GOC 2025 PD super grandprix latin Li Mingxuan – Zhou Wanting

Final Rankings

Li Mingxuan – Zhou Wanting (CHN)
Sergiu Maruster – Anastasia Maruster (MDA)
Li Jiaming – Li Yitong (CHN)
Nikita Bazev – Hanna Run Bazev (ISL)
Vinzenz Doerlitz – Albena Daskalova (GER)
Vincenzo Termini – Sharon Arena (ITA)

An exclusive interview with Li and Zhou will be published soon on WDSF’s official channels. Don’t miss it!

Looking Ahead

The week promises more unforgettable moments:

Wednesday, August 20 – WDSF Open PD Standard Master Class II
Thursday, August 21 – WDSF Super Grand Prix PD Standard Adult + opening rounds of WDSF GrandSlam Standard Adult
Friday, August 22 – WDSF GrandSlam Standard finals + opening rounds of WDSF GrandSlam Latin Adult
Saturday, August 23 – WDSF GrandSlam Latin finals

Livestream Available

In a continued effort to bring DanceSport to the world, livestreaming of the entire GOC 2025 – from Beethovensaal, Hegelsaal, and Alte Reithalle – will be available through the official WDSF website.

In addition, the Olympic Channel will provide worldwide coverage of the WDSF GrandSlam Standard on Friday, August 22, and the WDSF GrandSlam Latin on Saturday, August 23, broadcasting from the quarterfinals through the finals with expert commentary. This will allow fans around the globe to enjoy the very best of DanceSport live from Stuttgart.

“The German Open is a celebration of our sport’s heritage and future. Each year, Stuttgart welcomes the world of DanceSport with passion and excellence, and this 2025 edition is no exception. Congratulations to all athletes for their performances on this opening day – the journey ahead promises to inspire us all.” – Shawn Tay, WDSF President