Styrian Open in new setting

During the 24th Styrian Open, the couples of the international field of the WDSF tournaments danced in a completely new setting. The dancers broke in the long-announced new hall in Schladming (Austria) last weekend. The Congress Schladming is coloured in dignified green and grey; however, it conveys a sportive atmosphere even at extreme outside temperatures due to its air conditioning.

Three German couples were in the WDSF Open Latin semi final, one made it to the final: Denislav Dimitrov/Iliana Staevska finished second. The Austrian champions Zufar Zaripov/Anna Ludwig-Tchemodourova won. In the semi final: 11. Denis-Julian Richter/Ana-Maria Heinemann, 13. Philipp Hanus/Siri Kirchmann.

In the competitions of the Seniors I and II, two German couples reached each final. In the Senior I tournament, Rene & Heike Seyboth and Soenke & Solveig Schakat had to make do with places 5 and 6. In the semi final: 11. Markus Lilli/Manuela Wichmann, 12. Florian & Anja Meyer.

In the Senior II tournament, Bernhard & Sonja Fuss were placed second behind the Italian world championships finalists Armando Nespoli/Natalia Gualandris. Wolfgang Walter/Ilse von Beyer finished 6th. In the semi final: Wolfgang Walter/Ilse von Beyer.

All results: Styrian Open