The World Dance Organization (WDO), - founded in 2019, the World Dance Organization is an international federation dedicated to promoting freedom, transparency, and integrity within the world of ballroom and Latin dance. Under the visionary leadership of its President, Arunas Bizokas — a world-renowned champion and icon in the dance sport community—the WDO was established to empower dancers, teachers, adjudicators, and organizers by creating a democratic and inclusive platform.
The WDO’s mission is to support artistic expression, athletic excellence, and fair competition worldwide, while fostering global collaboration across all levels of dance—from amateur to professional.
Driven by values of independence, professionalism, and respect, the WDO continues to grow as a leading voice in the evolution of dance sport.
The Caucasus Cup is a sanctioned 3-day Georgian National DanceSport Federation competition, recognized by the World DanceSport Federation(WDSF). Hosted in Tbilisi, Georgia by (GNDSF) team, Presindent: George Gachechiladze and vice President: Vano Kandelaki. The 2018 Caucasus Cup includes various WDSF sanctioned events such as the WDSF World Open, (Standard and Latin), WDSF events for PD, Senior 1, Youth, Juniors and also WDSF World Under 21 Latin Championship.
The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), formerly known as the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), refers to the International Sports Governing Body of DanceSport and Wheelchair DanceSport. WDSF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The Cakewalk was a dance developed from the "Prize Walks" held in the late 19th century, generally at get-togethers on slave plantations in the Southern United States. Alternative names for the original form of the dance were "Chalkline-Walk", and the "Walk-Around".
The following lists Professional and Amateur International Style Latin and Standard Champions of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
World Rock 'n' Roll Confederation is the international sport federation governing all aspects of the sports of Rock 'n' Roll dance tournaments, including the acrobatic variations (acrobatic rock 'n' roll) as well as Boogie Woogie, Lindy Hop, Formation and alternative styles in line with the rules and sporting presentations". The registered office is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The WRRC are members of the IDSF from 19 June 2011 known as WDSF, World DanceSport Federation, the GAISF now SportAccord, the IOC, and a member of the sports forum of the European Union
Brooklyn Dancesport Club (BDSC) - ballroom dance studio , was created by 11 times United States National Champions Eugene Katsevman and Maria Manusova.
The British Sequence Championships are ballroom dancing championships for adults and children held annually in Blackpool, England.
The World Swing Dance Council, is a service organization designed to further communication and to provide informational services and record keeping for those in the Swing Dance Community. WSDC organized in 1993, founded by Skippy Blair.
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