Vision Statement
The World Dance Organisation (WDO) is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair and high quality dance community by:
- Validating competitions that uphold the WDO's values of excellence.
- Promoting top-tier education to elevate dance standards worldwide.
- Encouraging the sharing of expertise and resources to support the growth of Dancers, Adjudicators, Teachers and Organisers.
- Establishing guidelines that protect and serve the interests of all members.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to build a global dance community where every individual has as equal opportunity to excel, fostered in fairness, excellence and inclusivity. We are committed to recognising and supporting World Class Championships and Competitions that uphold the values of the WDO.
Values
Integrity - Upholding honesty, fairness and ethical standards in all aspects of dance.
Respect - Fostering a culture of mutual appreciation, professionalism and support.
Inclusivity - Ensuring equal access and opportunities for dancers of all backgrounds.
Transparency - Operating with openness, accountability and clear communication.
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIPS
Competitors(and Basic Members) Juvenile, Junior, Youth Amateur, Senior, Professional Pro/Am, Student/Teacher  |
Adjudicators
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INFORMATION
PRESS RELEASE: BDFI Affiliate Member of WDOWe are delighted to announce this Affiliation. The Terms of Affiliation were agreed between the two parties and were on the basis that the BDFI retained its status as an […] |
Amateur 10 Dance Software ErrorThe World Dance Organisation on behalf of the World Amateur 10 Dance Organisers Associated Board of Dance (Peter Nash), wish to announce an anomaly of a technical programming mistake that […] |
WORLD TITLE ALLOCATIONS
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM |
PROFESSIONAL LATIN |
AMATEUR BALLROOM
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AMATEUR LATIN |
Organiser: Allen Wen |
Orgniser: Alex Wei Wang |
Organiser: Polish Dance Association |
Organiser : Katrina Sakarellou & Zhivo Yankov |
| China Guangdong Dance Sport Council | Sai Dance (Beijing) International Culture & Art Co.Ltd | ||
| 2025 World Cup Universal Open Dance Festival | Beijing Open Championships (BOC) | Ice Arena Cup World Championships | Athens Dance Festival |
| 582816228@qq.com | alex.roxie@hotmail.com | ptt@taniec.pl | katerina.saka@yahoo.gr |
| Location: Shenzhen - China | Location: Beijing -China | Location: Poland | Location: Athens - Greece |
| Date: 20th August 2025 | Date: June 2025 | Date: 12-13 April 2025 | Date: 20-23 February 2025 |
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Board of Directors |
WDO Committees |
WDO Advisers |
WDO AFFILIATE MEMBERS |
| The Current Board of Directors are the Founders of the WDO. Their term of office is limited to three years with no more than two consecutive terms. | The Committees were formed to enable those who are eager, to assist the WDO with their experience, knowledge and enthusiasum. |
It is an honour to have Advisers from the 'Who's Who' of our dancing World from the past fifty years with their most invaluable guidance for the WDO. |
The WDO is proud to work alongside Affiliate Members who share the same values, in order to achieve a brighter future for all dancers. |
MONTHLY MUSIC SUGGESTIONS
The music choices for this Month are selected by the WDO World Champions of 2023!
Music is such a massive part of our wonderful Dance World and is there to inspire, stimulate and motivate us.
Every month we normally post some favourite music links, chosen for your enjoyment, by a WDO Director, Adviser or Member.
But this Month we decided to bring something different!
The choices for this month are from the competitors, the WDO World Champions of 2023.
Please Enjoy!
Chosen by Glenn BoyceTANGO : Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel |
Chosen By Caroly JanesViennese Waltz : If I can Dream - Elvis Presley |
Chosen by Peter DaskolovJive : My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone |
Chosen by Zia JamesCha Cha Cha : Les Chakachas by Rebecca |
Chosen by Ferdi & YuliaRumba : Wild is the Wind - Randy Crawford |
Chosen by Marco SirocchiSlow Foxtrot: Nuvole Bianche - Ludovico Einaudi |
Chosen by Dora KilinSlow Foxtrot : Disfruto - Carla Morrisson |
Chosen by Valeriu LeontivSamba : Take The Samba |
Chosen by Line SmedRumba : Truly - Lionel Richie |
Chosen by Mark ElsburyWaltz : Des'ree-I'm Kissing You |
Chosen by Olga ElsburySlow Foxtrot : Temptation - Diana Krall |
PHOTO'S & MEDIA
