Competition Rules

The WDSF Competition Rules apply to all international WDSF DanceSport competitions granted to and organised under the responsibility of an WDSF National Member Body, including but not limited to competitions in Standard, Latin-American, Artistic Dance, Caribbean Dances, Folkloric Dances, Performing Art Dances, Smooth Dance, Urban Dances, Disco Dance. Rules for Rock 'n' Roll and a number of other dance styles/forms are administered by the WDSF Associate Members, the World Rock’n Roll Confederation (WRRC), and by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for Para DanceSport.

For Breaking please refer to the WDSF Rules and Regulations Manual for Breaking below.

The Competition Rules below are in effect since 17 June 2018.

WDSF Competition Rules (valid as of January 1, 2024) WDSF Competition Rules (tracked changes)

WDSF Competition Rules B5 Appendix: Reimbursement of Expenses

WDSF Competition Rule B5 appendix (version with tracked changes)

Rules and Regulations for Allocation of Judges

Overview WDSF Judging Systems

WDSF Solo Competition Rules

WDSF Synchro Competition Rules

WDSF Choreographic Competition Rules