WDSF Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026: Five Days of Passion and Top-Tier DanceSport in Long Hai
The coastal elegance of Long Hai claimed the focus of the international DanceSport community as the stunning Vienna House by Wyndham Charm Long Hai successfully hosted the highly anticipated WDSF Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026 from 8–12 July. Orchestrated under the guidance of WDSF, and organised by KTA - King The Art, the Vietnam DanceSport Association, and the Vietnam People's Public Security Sports Association, the ambitious five-day tournament delivered a magnificent showcase of athletic precision and continental glory.
Reflecting the immense structural modernisation and rapid growth sweeping the Asian DanceSport landscape, the festival gathered a total of 516 athletes representing 24 diverse nations. To accommodate the vast scale of the programme, which featured prestigious continental championships alongside high-stakes world rankings, the tournament offered a flawless operational layout. Beyond the fierce competitive drama, the festival was complemented by highly successful pre- and post-event International Training Camps, cementing Vietnam's position as an essential developmental hub for athletes.
"By offering a high-level competitive platform, Vietnam continues to prove its capability in hosting key events on the international calendar."— Shawn Tay, WDSF President
Wednesday 8 July: Big Team Formations and Juvenile Precision
The festival's competitive itinerary opened with high-octane team choreographies and juvenile disciplines. The execution of the Latin formation teams set an electric artistic tone, while the youngest stars of the sport displayed extraordinary technical competence.
Among the categories that were held over the opening competition day, we also find: WDSF Open Waltz Juvenile II, Tango Juvenile II, Viennese Waltz Juvenile II, Slow Foxtrot Juvenile II, Quickstep Juvenile II, Samba Juvenile II, Cha Cha Cha Juvenile II, Rumba Juvenile II, Paso Doble Juvenile II, Jive Juvenile II and WDSF Open Choreogr. Latin Big Team Youth. You can check all the competition results of the day here.
Thursday 9 July: High-Stakes Continental Latin and Rising Stars
The competitive intensity reached an early zenith on Thursday as the prestigious WDSF Asian Championship Latin Adult took the spot. The passionate atmosphere of the packed arena pushed the continent's finest couples to their absolute physical limits.
Among the categories that were held over the second competition day, we also find: WDSF Open Standard Youth, Solo Standard Female Juvenile II, Open Solo Latin Female Juvenile II and WDSF Open Latin Junior II. You can check all the competition results of the day here.
Friday 10 July: Standard Continental Crown and Solo Latin Showcases
Friday was characterised by the breathtaking synergy of the WDSF Asian Championship Standard Adult alongside a spectacular, fast-evolving showcase of individual artistry in the Solo Latin disciplines, drawing enthusiastic support from local families and supporters.
Among the categories that were held over the third competition day, we also find: WDSF Open Standard Junior II, Standard Rising Stars, Latin Youth, Solo Latin Female Youth, Open Solo Latin Female Junior I and II. You can check all the competition results of the day here.
Saturday 11 July: World Open Latin Glory and Solo Artistry
The weekend witnessed an incredible surge of energy as the spectacular WDSF World Open Latin Adult took over the main floor, creating a breathtaking standard of physical and rhythmic brilliance alongside major Asian solo title events.
Among the categories that were held over the fourth competition day, we also find: WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Adult, Solo Standard Female Youth, Solo Standard Female Junior I, Solo Standard Female Junior II, Latin Senior I, Cha Cha Cha Adult, Rumba Adult, Paso Doble Adult and Jive Adult. You can check all the competition results of the day here.
Sunday 12 July: Grand Standard Finale and Continental Solo Crowns
The final day delivered a truly majestic climax, matching the timeless elegance of the World Open Standard with the high-stakes individual battles for the Asian Championship Solo titles.
Following her first-place finish in Friday's WDSF OpenSolo Latin Female Adult, Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Ngoc also secured the gold medal in the Asian Championship Solo Latin Female Adult on Sunday. To mark her double victory on home soil, WDSF published an exclusive feature detailing her rigorous training schedule and the personal sacrifices behind her path to the continental title. The full interview, "From Nights on a Training Floor to the Asian Crown: The Unseen Sacrifice of Nguyen Hoang Ngoc," is available on the WDSF website.
Among the categories that were held over the final competition day, we also find: WDSF Open Standard Senior I, Waltz Adult, Tango Adult, Viennese Waltz Adult, Slow Foxtrot Adult, Quickstep Adult and Latin Senior II. You can check all the competition results of the day here.
Retrospective
The flawless execution of the WDSF Vietnam DanceSport Festival 2026 at the Vienna House by Wyndham Charm Long Hai stands as a historic milestone for the country. By offering an integrated ecosystem of premier international competitions, educational training camps, and exceptional local hospitality, the organisers have set a golden template for the global circuit. As the lights dim over Long Hai, the upward trajectory of Vietnamese and Asian DanceSport continues with undeniable momentum.
Photos by Elza Photography and KTA
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