Hoffman/Krüger finish sixth at the World Championship Senior I Latin
"We are very happy, even though the fifth or fourth place would have been possible." Andreas Hoffmann/Isabel Krüger represented Germany in the final of the IDSF World Championship Senior I Latin and took the sixth place. The second German couple, Michael and Claudia Sawang, finished thirteenth. 1. Lawigne/Godet, France 2. Ferraris/Ciccarelli, Italy 3. Hernandez/Perez, Spain 4. Kardash/Skortsova, ...
by Tobias Hock
Franz Allert reelected
Franz Allert, President of the DTV, has been reelected member of the spokesmen of the Non-Olympic Associations (NOV) for the period of four further years by the plenary meeting of the NOV in the German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB). Moreover, he has again been voted into the managing committee of the "Führungsakademie" of the DOSB as a representative of the NOV.
by Tobias Hock
DTV and DVET sign outline agreement
Representatives of the presidiums of the German Dancesport Association (DTV) and the German Equality Dancesport Federation (DVET) have signed an outline agreement according to which the DVET as an institution joins the DTV. The aim of this agreement is to support same-gender couples (Equality Dancing) in Germany. With its affiliation into the DTV, the DVET gains a seat and a vote in the main commi...
by Tobias Hock
Ferruggia/Köhler defend title of World Champions
The 2300 spectators in the Wetzlarer Rittal Arena celebrated the six final couples of the IDSF World Championship Adult Standard with a standing ovation. Benedetto Ferruggia/Claudia Köhler won all five dances, thus defending their title which they had won for the first time the year before. The second German couple, Simone Segatori/Annette Sudol, came third on the podium. It was their best result ...
by Tobias Hock
Austrian Open Championships in Vienna
Some notable German results: Day 1: In the IDSF Open Senior II Standard tournament, Heinz-Josef and Aurelia Bickers, the reigning runners-up to the World Champions, managed to dance to the top of the field. Günther and Antje Nagel (12.) and Jens and Maike Wolff (13.) reached the semi final. Andreas Hoffmann/Isabell Krüger were the only German couple to reach the final of the Senior I Latin tourna...
by Tobias Hock
Le 2ème Grand Prix International de danse sportive de Pontault Combault
For the second time, the "Grand Prix International de Pontault Combault" was held in Paris. Many German couples participated in the various tournaments. Find the German results below: IDSF Senior II Latin: 3. Ullrich and Carmen Sommer 5. Eugen Gal/Heike Glaubitz 7. Uwe Möller/Elke Stoltze 8. Robert and Silvia Soencksen IDSF Senior I Latin: 3. Georg Broeker/Susanne Schantora (centre) 4. Achim Hob...
by Tobias Hock
IDSF World Championship Adult Latin in New York
77 couples participated in the World Championship in the Marriott Hotel NYC in front of approx. 700 spectators. Two German couples reached the semi final: 1. Alexey Silde/Anna Firstova, Russia 2. Zoran Plohl/Tatsiana Lahvinovich, Croatia 3. Andrey Zaytsev/Anna Kuzminskaya, Russia 4. Aniello Langella/Khrystyna Moshenska, Italia 5. Valentin Chmerkovskiy/Dariya Chesnokova, USA 6. Martino Zanibellato/...
by Tobias Hock
Zoglauer/Koperski – 2nd place at the European Cup Ten Dance
Steffen Zoglauer/Sandra Koperski (Blau-Silber Berlin TSC) represented Germany at the European Cup Ten Dance in Minsk. Having won the Standard section, they finished second in the overall placings. 1. Russia 2. Germany 3. Belarus 4. Austria 5. Denmark 6. Poland
by Tobias Hock
Oliver Wessel-Therhorn deceased
The german and international dancesport scene is deeply mourning the loss of Oliver Wessel-Therhorn. The former world champion, exceptional dancesport trainer and german federal coach has finally lost his struggle against the malicous cancer in hospital last night. The message of Oliver's death hurt us deeply. We would like to express our condolences to the family. With sincere sympathy the pres...
by Daniel Reichling
IDSF Athlete's Commission - first meeting in Stuttgart
It is open for all athletes representing IDSF and it is an important step to involve the athletes within decision making structures inside our Federation. It is also a presentation, how the Athlete's Commission will work in the future. This commission shall be the direct link between the athletes and the IDSF Presidium. We kindly ask all athletes (whether Youth, Adult, Formation or Senior) to atte...
by Heidi Estler