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

“I meet great people playing sport!”

Sport’s everything, I need it for my wellbeing, it helps me push myself, it keeps me fit and you meet great people as well.

“Sport is a lifestyle for us”

“Sport is just a way of life for both of us. Couldn’t not do it. We’ll be back for more! Unfinished business.”

“I do many sports so I can choose what my body is capable of”

“You have to keep moving, I had a new start after my new hips at 60-61 so I’ve got another 15 years at least hopefully. Luckily I do a lot of sailing as well, and swimming. So there are other sports if I can’t play tennis any longer but I love to keep going for as long as possible.”

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