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Meet ITA Educator Derek Ryan at the WDSF World Breaking Championship!

Bram Schellekens, Head of Summer Sports & IF Relations at the International Olympic Committee (Athlete´Apparel)Discover what sets the Olympic Games apart from other international events – the...

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B-Girl Nicka, B-Boy Victor earn World Titles, book tickets to Paris 2024

B-Girl Nicka and B-Boy Victor wrote their names into the history books this weekend, becoming the first Breakers from their respective countries – Lithuania and the United States – ever to qualify for...

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In Memoriam: Illes Valentin

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Illes Valentin, a respected figure in the DanceSport community. Mr. Valentin, who served as a WDSF Adjudicator...

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Record-breaking popularity of Breaking at the Asian Games

The premiere of Breaking at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, was an extraordinary experience. Four thousand tickets were sold out in a mere 15 seconds, breaking the sales...

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Breaking Excluded from LA28 Olympics: WDSF's Commitment to Future Inclusion

Dear WDSF Members,Dear colleagues,Dear friends,The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) received the unfavourable news. The organisers of the Los Angeles Olympic Games will not be proposing Breaking for...

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The Olympic Qualifier Series

The world of DanceSport, specifically the thrilling discipline of Breaking, is gearing up for its qualification journey. The World DanceSport Federation is delighted to unveil the host cities and...

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WDSF Safeguarding Policy and Appointment of WDSF Safeguarding Officer,...

On October 9, 2023, the WDSF Presidium adopted the WDSF Safeguarding Policy to protect athletes and members from sexual harassment and abuse within DanceSport.The development and adoption of the policy...

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Wdsf statement on LA28 decision not to include Breaking

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) wishes to address the unfortunate spread of misinformation circulating on social media and in the media regarding the decision by the local organizing committee...

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WDSF stands in solidarity amid recent Israel attacks

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) was shocked and saddened by the recent horrific attacks in Israel.We express our deepest sympathies with the innocent victims of this terrible violence.As a...

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GrandSlam Finals return to Shanghai this December

The WDSF is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the GrandSlam Finals in Standard and Latin to the vibrant city of Shanghai, China. After a three-year wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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The QMS 2023 WDSF Oceania Breaking Championships

The historic Sydney Town Hall in Australia set the scene for the inauguration of the Oceania Championship Breaking this past weekend. Thirty-seven B-Boys and fifteen B-Girls from the Oceania continent...

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Epic Breaking Event and Packed Venue at Pan-American Games

On November 3-4, 2023, the world of Breaking experienced a historical milestone as Breaking debuted at the Pan-American Games for the first time. The venue of about 2000 people was packed from Day 1 as...

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Balan – Moshenska (GER) to gain the 2023 World Latin Title

All eyes of the DanceSport World turned their attention to Sibiu (ROU) last week to witness exceptional talent, athleticism and elegance combined with dynamic Latin rhythms and precision of movement of...

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Celebrating the Success of the World Disco Dance Championship in Bruges

The World DanceSport Federation, is proud to celebrate the success of the 2023 WDSF World Championships in Disco Dance Discipline held in the historic and picturesque city of Bruges, Belgium on...

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Impressive Turnout at the First WDSF World Championships Solo Latin in...

The 2023 season witnessed a remarkable series of “firsts” in the world of competitive DanceSport. With a flurry of "first-ever" titles, the spotlight was on the historic weekend at the Palma de...

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Hard work paid off for Earle Williamson – Veronika Myshko (UKR)

Vila Nova de Famalicão (POR) hosted the highly anticipated 2023 WDSF World Ten Dance Championship last week. 30 couples representing as many WDSF National Member Bodies entered the World Championship...

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World Title for Modebadze-Tsikhelashvili (GEO)

Throughout the years, Show Dance Latin has been a great addition to the traditional Latin discipline. With some more artistic approach to music and storytelling, the Show Dance Latin couples create a...

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The 2023 WDSF World Championship caravan landed in Salaspils (LAT)

The second half of November kept the 2023 WDSF World Championship caravan moving to Salaspils (LAT) for the exciting WDSF World Championship U21 Standard event. 68 couples under 21 years of age...

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Three times World and European Champions, and the next generation in the loop

44 couples representing 25 European countries landed in Vilnius (LTU) for the first days of December to participate the 2023 WDSF European Standard Championship and to continue the fascinating...

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Strict eligibility conditions in place as IOC EB approves Individual Neutral...

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided that Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs) who have qualified through the existing qualification systems of the...

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