Step, Spin, Shine: Highlights from Mülheim and Burgas 2025

Across Europe, the weekend of 13 – 14 December 2025 brought together the energy, passion, and talent of young and elite dancers at two remarkable events: the final Winter Dance Festival in Mülheim and the 2025 Burgas Trophy. Both competitions showcased the sport’s vibrancy, the dedication of organisers, and the spirit of international DanceSport.

Mülheim Hosts the Final Winter Dance Festival at Westenergie Sporthalle

Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany – 13–14 December 2025. The prestigious Westenergie Sporthalle welcomed 1,001 athletes from 10 countries, alongside approximately 1,000 spectators over two exciting days of competition.

The weekend began with a warm welcome from Ms Alexandra Hanf, 2nd Mayor of Mülheim, who expressed her delight that so many enthusiastic young dancers had gathered in the city. Also in attendance were representatives of the state sports association and the German DanceSport Federation (DTV), highlighting the strong local support for the event.

This edition marked the last Winter Dance Festival in Mülheim, with future tournaments moving to Wuppertal from 2027. The event featured comprehensive coverage on social media, providing fans with extensive insights into the competition and celebrating the energy of the dancers.

Key Results of the Competition, Saturday 13^th December 2025

The tournament featured a wide range of categories across the two competition days, bringing together young talents from across Europe. Award ceremonies and podium moments reflected the high level of competition, with athletes demonstrating skill, precision, and creativity throughout the event.   

WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars          

1. Alexandru Platonenco - Sabina Verlan (MDA)
2. Lasse Hambrecht - Rebecca Boerger (GER)
3. Richard Kutscher - Charlotte Feuerboether (GER)

WDSF Open Latin Youth    

1. Nikita Nick Peterburgskiy - Melaniya Lenkevich (GER)
2. Kiril Denius - Debora Farbere (GER )
3. Dumitru Negru - Daria Pastica (MDA)

Between the categories that were unfolded over the first competition day we can also find: WDSF Open Standard Junior II, WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Youth, WDSF Open Latin Junior I, WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior I and WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II. You can check all the competition results here.

Key Results of the Competition, Sunday 14^th December 2025

WDSF Open Standard Youth

1. Tauras Grigaliunas - Gabriele Uldukyte (LTU)
2. Kiril Denius - Debora Farbere (GER)
3. Dumitru Negru - Daria Pastica (MDA)         

WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars     

1. Nikita Nick Peterburgskiy - Melaniya Lenkevich (GER)
2. Timofey Bushuev - Nadine Althoff (GER)
3. Dumitru Negru - Daria Pastica (MDA)

Between the categories that were unfolded over the first competition day we can also find: WDSF Open Standard Junior I, WDSF Open Latin Junior II and WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth. You can check all the competition results here.

Burgas Hosts the WDSF European Youth Standard Championship

Burgas, Bulgaria – 13 December 2025. The Sport’s Hall of Fame “Arena Burgas” welcomed 53 couples from 32 countries for the European Youth Standard Championship, alongside 240 entries in WDSF Open categories. Approximately 2,500 spectators enjoyed a weekend filled with high-level performances and international camaraderie.

Distinguished Guests and Statements

The WDSF European Youth Standard Championship in Burgas was honoured by the presence of several distinguished guests, reflecting the strong support for DanceSport in the region. Mr Dimitar Nikolov, Mayor of Burgas, remarked:

“It is a great honor to welcome the 2025 WDSF European Youth Standard Championship to our city. Burgas is now a stage of elegance, grace, and sportsmanship, giving young athletes a platform worthy of their dreams.”

His words underscored the city’s commitment to providing an inspiring environment for young dancers and highlighted Burgas as a rising hub for international DanceSport events.

Echoing the global importance of the event, Shawn Tay, WDSF President, stated:

“The presence of athletes from 32 countries highlights the importance of Burgas on the international DanceSport map and the passion driving our community.”

His remarks highlighted the international dimension of the championship and the role of Burgas in strengthening connections across the DanceSport community.

Key Results of the Competition, Saturday 13^th December 2025

The event featured top performances from young athletes representing nations across Europe. The event’s atmosphere reflected the city’s growing role as a hub for DanceSport excellence, celebrating both competition and cultural exchange. Between the categories that were unfolded over the competition we can find:

WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars     

1. Jaka Bracko - Venera Spasova (SLO)
2. Luca Sunko - Leonie Bianca Eckhart (AUT)
3. Regnars Ozols - Greta Ozola (GER)

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult     

1. Miriana Grande (ITA)
2. Carmela Panico (ITA)
3. Morena Caradonna (ITA)

WDSF European Championship Standard Youth

1. Richards Krivins - Alexandra Shamova (LAT)
2. Tymon Olejarz - Wiktoria Kurda (POL)
3. Berbece Patrick - Andreea Sturzinschi (ROU)
4. Artur Vlasenko - Ivelina Karcheva (BUL)
5. Matas Puplevicius - Gabija Vilciauskaite (LTU)
6. Artem Crivenco - Alexandrina Martinova (MDA)

You can also find WDSF Open Standard Youth, WDSF Open Latin Youth, WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth and WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II between the categories contested over the competition day. You can check all the results here.

This second edition of the Burgas World Trophy, combined with the inaugural European Youth Standard Championship, reinforced the city’s presence as a host of prestigious international events and strengthened partnerships between the Bulgarian DanceSport Federation, the Municipality of Burgas, and WDSF.

A Weekend to Remember

From the historic halls of Mülheim to the vibrant stage in Burgas, the weekend underscored DanceSport’s capacity to unite athletes, spectators, and federations in celebration of artistry, athleticism, and community.

Reflecting on the weekend, WDSF President Shawn Tay remarked:

“These events highlight the commitment of our organisers, the talent of our athletes, and the universal spirit of DanceSport. Together, we continue to build a sport that connects cultures and celebrates creativity at every level.”

Muelheim photos by Mr. Bob van Ooik

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Published on 15 December 2025