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Find entries starting with the letter W here, covering a wide range of topics like world history, wellness practices, and wonders of the natural world. From understanding the workings of the human brain to exploring the world's cultural wealth, this section offers a deep dive into fascinating areas.
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The World Dance Council Education Department (WDCED) is an educational organization arranged under the World Dance Council to inspire, stimulate and promote excellence in education in DanceSport educators, coaches, adjudicators and dancers through instruction, development of knowledge, and understanding of the history of past Ballroom legends and endeavors.

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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.

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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).

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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

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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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The World Dance Council (WDC), is a registered limited company, and the legal successor to the International Council of Ballroom Dancing, and was established at a meeting organised by Phillip J. S. Richardson on 22 September 1950 in Edinburgh. For a period from 1996 to 2006, the WDC was known as the World Dance & DanceSport Council.

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Walter William Laird (Wally) was a major influence in the development of Latin American dancing in Britain after the Second World War. A three-time World Professional Latin Dance Champion, he codified the International Style of Latin dance that now dominates the Latin and American half of Ballroom dancing.

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Wayne Crowder is a professional ballroom dancer, with his partner and wife Marie Crowder former 4 time USA Dance Amateur International Latin Champions and 3 time USA representatives to the IDSF World Latin Championships held in Belgium, Spain, and Italy.

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Wendi Davies is a former professional ballroom dancer, specialize in International Style Standard, Latin and 10 Dance. Wendi was the winner of "Championship Ballroom Dancing" the popular show on PBS, finalist at the French Open, Blackpool Dance Festival and U.S. Open Championships. Was owner and operator of "Ballroom on Fifth" studio in NYC for 10 years. Also Wendi is co-organizer of the NJ DanceSport Classic - Summer Sizzler.

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Wendy Johnson is a former New Zealand Ballroom and Latin Champion. She is now a World Dance Council (WDC) Professional pursuing a career as a prestigious coach, choreographer and adjudicator throughout the entire world. She specializes in the styles of International Style Standard and Latin as well as American Smooth and American Rhythm.

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