Timo Kulczak removed as Chair of the WDSF Athletes Commission
The Presidium of the German Dance Sport Federation (DTV) is shocked at the incomprehensible decision by the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) Presidium to remove Timo Kulczak from his duties as Chairman of the WDSF Athletes Commission against his will. This dismissal, just one week before the WDSF General Meeting, gives the impression that an attempt has been made to prevent any criticism, from...
by Daniel Reichling
Double victory for Germany at the Polish Open
The trip to the Polish Open in Olsztyn was somewhat complicated for many couples due to the UEFA European Football Championship. Nonetheless, with 80 couples the WDSF World Ranking List Tournament of the Standard Amateurs was well-attended. Both German top couples participated and dominated the field. Michael Wenger/Jekaterina Perederejeva (Pinneberg) took the 15th place. In the Senior I Standar...
by Tobias Hock
Results from Blackpool
About 200 couples started in the Senior Standard tournament of the British Open Championship in the Winter Garden of Blackpool, among them the world and vice world champions. Patrick & Sabrina van der Meer reached the round of 24 and finished 15th. Jörg & Ute Hillenbrand were the second best German couple and were rewarded with the 7th place in their first Blackpool final. The victory was refused ...
Open de Paris in the Stade Pierre de Coubertin
The following results were achieved in the WDSF tournaments of the "Open de Paris" (only results of tournaments with more than three rounds): Bogdan Ianosi/Stefanie Pavelic were the best German couple in the WDSF International Open tournament and finished 7th of 49 couples. In the WDSF Senior I Open Standard tournament, Bernd & Sandra Ketturkat reached the 2nd place. Three German couples reached...
More results from San Marino
In San Marino, not only Latin "World Opens" took place, but also Standard ones. Anton Skuratov/Alena Uehlin represented Germany in the final. They reached the 4th place of 64 high-quality couples. Final result: 1. Dmitry Zharkov/Olga Kulikova, Russia 2. Evgeny Moshenin/Genny Favero, Italy 3. Salvatore Todaro/Violeta Yaneva, Bulgaria 4. Anton Skuratov/Alena Uehlin, Germany 5. Alexey Glukhov/Anasta...
Final in San Marino for Balan/Bezzubova
57 couples took part in the WDSF World Open Latin tournament in San Marino. Marius-Andrei Balan/Nina Bezzubova reached the final and reached the 2nd place. Their club mates Pavel Zvychaynyy/Marina Sergeeva were ranked 8th in the semi final. Final result: 1. Martino Zanibellato/Michelle Abildtrup, Denmark 2. Marius-Andrei Balan/Nina Bezzubova, Germany 3. Valentin Voronov/Alina Imrekova, Russia 4. ...
Tassilo & Sabine Lax reach 2nd place in Blackpool
Eight couples reached the final round of the Senior I Standard tournament in Blackpool. 199 couples took part. The world champions Tassilo & Sabine Lax had to defer to the third of the world championships Marcello Daga/Marina Pau and finished 2nd. The German vice champions Jörg & Ute Hillenbrand reached the final of the British Open for the first time and were very happy when their names were call...
Crystal Palace Cup in London
Several German couples were attracted to compete in the Crystal Palace Cup, organized by the Wimbledon Dance Academy. Michael Wenger/Jekaterina Perederejeva missed the final round of the WDSF International Open Standard tournament by one cross and finished 7th. Also in the semi final with 13 couples, Anatoliy Novoselov/Tasja Schulz finished 12th. Pavel Zvychaynyy/Marina Sergeeva reached the final ...
Results from Luxemburg
In Mondercange, Luxemburg, the 9th Euro Championships took place. Artur Baladin/Anna Salita (split 10th) and Ilie Bardahan/Anastasia Bodnar (12th) reached the semi final of the WDSF International Open Latin tournament. Three couples represented Germany in the final of the WDSF Open Senior II Standard tournament: Raymund & Martine Wiedemann (3.), Nils &Martina Andersen (5.) and Hans-Wolfgang & Ange...
Final for Zvychaynyy / Sergeeva
At the WDSF Interntional Open Latin tournament in St. Petersburg Pavel Zvychaynyy / Marina Sergeeva (Schwarz-Weiß-Club Pforzheim) reached the final and finished fourth (out of 92 couples). It is not yet known whether other German couples have participated as well.
by Tobias Hock