Rhythm of Nations: Vagos, Lodz and Kosice Hosts Spectacular Events

Last weekend Europe became a hub for DanceSport as three major competitions brought together athletes from across the continent. The Vagos Open, the Lodz Open Festival and Košice Grand Prix highlighted the energy, dedication, and international scope of the DanceSport community.

VAGOS

The portuguese city of Vagos was filled past weekend with the celebration of the 8th RF Vagos Open at Pavilhão Municipal, an event that brought together nearly 1,000 athletes from 35 different countries, performing in front of an enthusiastic audience of around 3,000 spectators.

A High-Profile Event with Institutional and Media Support

The Open attracted significant institutional attention: members of the Portuguese Government, the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth, Turismo de Portugal, as well as the Mayor of Vagos, all in attendance, highlighted the event’s importance for the region.

Media coverage was also substantial with national broadcaster Rádio e Televisão de Portugal - RTP, ensuring that the excitement extended well beyond the arena and reached a much wider audience.

Saturday, 27^th September

WDSF World Championship Ten Dance Senior

1. Christian Platz - Anja Platz (GER)       
2. Steve Hädicke - Antonia Adam (GER)
3. Martin Cech - Katerina Cechova (CZE)            

WDSF Open Standard Youth

1. Artem Crivenco - Alexandrina Martinova (MDA)      
2. Eli David - Yael Kagan (ISR)     
3. Radu Raul Gabriel - Usvat Ioana (ROU)

Among the competitions of the day we also highlight the WDSF Open Latin Youth, the Open Standard Junior II, in the Open Latin Junior II category. See full Saturday results available here.

Sunday, 28^th September

WDSF World Open (News Series) Standard Adult  

1. Vladislav Kozhevnikov - Eleonora Metelitsa (ISR)
2. Karolis Burneikis - Fabien Charlott Lax (GER)
3. Romans Dobrecovs - Violetta Levchenko (LAT)

WDSF World Open (New Series) Latin Adult            

1. David Jenner - Elisabeth Tuigunov (GER)       
2. Mads Friis Lassen - Anastasiia Hrosheva (DEN)
3. Ionescu Tudor - Andrei - Ilco Daniela Alexandra (ROU)

WDSF World Championship Latin Senior II

1. Pedro Fernandes - Susana Queiros (POR)     
2. Ruben Viciana Lopez - Eva Moya (ESP)           
3. Anatoliy Shvarts - Tatiana Keegan (USA)

The day also featured many other competitions like Open Standard Senior III, Open Standard Senior IV and Open Latin Rising Stars, Open Standard Rising Stars and World Open Standard Senior II. See full Sunday results here.

A landmark in the DanceSport Calendar

The 8th RF Vagos Open 2025 not only met competitive expectations but also reaffirmed its reputation as a classic fixture on the WDSF European circuit. With strong international participation, solid media coverage, and memorable results across categories, Vagos once again proved to be an unmissable stop for the DanceSport community.

LODZ

The vibrant city of Lodz welcomed the DanceSport community for the Lodz Open Festival, held at the modern Zatoka Sportu, which proved to be the perfect stage for an inspiring showcase of skills and international friendship.

Participation and atmosphere

This year’s festival attracted approximately 350 athletes, representing more than 10 countries and numerous clubs.

The event was further distinguished by the honored presence of the Mayor of Lodz, Ms Hanna Zdanowska, who joined the audience in celebrating both the achievements of the athletes and the growing importance of DanceSport in the city and the wider region.

Saturday, 27^th September

WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars

1. Justas Gedgaudas – Patricija Kairyte (LTU)
2. Edoardo Rossi – Ugne Aleksandraviciute (ITA)
3. Roberts Meiksans – Viktorija Smolina (LAT)

Open Latin Rising Stars          

1. Antoni Krajewski - Zofia Zalecka (POL)           
2. Michal Gasinski - Julia Romaniuk (POL)         
3. Mateusz Klekotko - Anna Nester (POL)

Between categories of the day we can also find WDSF Open Standard Youth, Open Standard Junior II, Open Standard Senior III, Open Latin Youth, Open Latin Junior II and. The full set of competition results is available here.

Voices from the organizers

Reflecting on the event, the head of the Local Organising Committe Krzysztof Cisek and Elizabeth Mrowczynska, shared their pride in the success of the 2025 edition:

“We are incredibly proud of the scale and international spirit of this year’s Lodz Open. It is a testament to the growing passion for DanceSport in our region and the hard work of our entire team and volunteers.”

A festival of dance and dedication

The Lodz Open Festival 2025 highlighted both the remarkable technical skill of the athletes and the unifying power of DanceSport, the competition provided unforgettable moments for participants and spectators alike.

With its strong international character, warm atmosphere, and excellent organization, the event once again demonstrated why Lodz deserves its place on the global DanceSport calendar.

KOSICE

The Košice Grand Prix 2025 was held at the renowned Spoločenský pavilón, featuring two dance floors, ensuring a continuous and exciting spectacle.

The event brought together a total of 322 athletes across the Slovak Open categories and WDSF competitions. More than 10 countries, representing a variety of clubs and showcasing the high international standards, attracted between 200 and 300 spectators each day.

Saturday, 27^th September

WDSF International Open Latin Adult          

1. Artem Oberemok - Ema Tomasova (SVK)
2. Roy Kricheli - Viktoriia Anisenko (AUT)
3. Patrik Buda - Silvia Budova (SVK)

WDSF Open Standard Senior I           

1. Richard Bruoth - Michaela Bruothova (SVK)
2. Rudolf Bujna - Anka Arnaudova Belovski (CZE)
3. Pavel Cadilek - Karolina Cadilkova (CZE)

Between the categories of the day we could also find WDSF Open Standard Senior II, Open Standard Senior III, Open Latin Youth and Open Latin Rising Stars. See full Saturday results here.

Sunday, 28^th September

WDSF International Open Standard Adult  

1. Patrik Buda - Silvia Budova (SVK)       
2. Petras Bene - Terdik Timea (HUN)
3. Mykhailo Kravchuk - Olha Vynnyk (UKR)

WDSF Open Standard Youth

1. Marko Lachkovic - Micheala Spackova (SVK)
2. Andrej Gregurincic - Karla Letina (CRO)
3. Yanosh Maziuta - Sofiia Kozar (UKR)

You can also find between the categories of the day: Open Standard Rising Stars, Open Latin Senior I, Open Latin Senior II and Open Latin Senior III. See full Sunday results here.

Between the attendance

The Košice Grand Prix welcomed prominent institutional figures, including the Mayor of the Košice-Západ district and the President of the Slovak DanceSport Federation, who attended the competitions and participated in the prize-giving ceremonies, highlighting the importance of dance sport in the region.

One step forward

For the first time, the event featured its own livestream via Web Antic TV, ensuring extended and accessible coverage for the national DanceSport community.

The Grand Prix reinforces Košice’s role as an important centre for DanceSport in Slovakia, providing a high-level platform for athletes, encouraging local public participation and contributing to the promotion and development of the discipline in the region.

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Photos by: Good DancePro , Joao Alves and Walendi Photo

Published on 3 October 2025