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

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Athlete Comments & Reviews

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“It’s not only about winning”

“I like competitive activities, I don’t have to win all the time. My wife is the same.”

“Seeing the older athletes, I’m like, that’s what I want to do!”

“The inspiration watching those in their 70s/80s, still out there running, I’m like, that’s what I want to do. There’s just no giving up.”

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