Dancesport

Dancesport

Dancesport is competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social or exhibition dancing.
Dancesport events are sanctioned and regulated by dancesport organisations at the national and international level, such as the World DanceSport Federation. The first unofficial world championship took place in 1909, and the first formation team was presented in 1932 by Olive Ripman at the Astoria Ballroom, London. Dancesport was first broadcast on TV in 1960.

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Age categories

Men & Women:
Senior I    35+
Senior II   45+
Senior III  55+
Senior IV  65+

The age category you will compete in for Dance Sport will be determined as at 31 December of the year of the event. For example, if you are 34 during Games time but have turned 35 by 31 December, you would compete in the 35-44 age category.

Events and disciplines

Latin
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“The IMGA doesn’t allow building new venues and encourages the host cities to use existing facilities to keep the costs lower. Therefore, all sport information is subject to changes depending on the venues available.”

Athlete Comments & Reviews

“You don’t get this big crowd elsewhere, it’s spectacular!”

The feeling an the atmosphere is just amazing. I’ ve never, even at the World Champs that I go to oversees, you just don’t get this bigger crowd, It’s really spectacular, it’s great.

“Sport brings people together at IMGA events”

That’s what it’s all about, spending time with your old mates, making new mates. Just let sport bringing people together

“You never stop learning and growing”

“This year I have hit times I haven’t hit for years. You can still always challenge yourself and do better. There’s just no excuse. You can pick up a new sport, have a go at something different.”

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