Constitutive meeting of the new presidium in Bremen
The newly elected presidium met last weekend in Bremen for their constitutive meeting. Although the numerous offers in the context of the Dancing Superstars Festival hardly left any time, the presidium worked through the agenda under the leadership of the president Heidi Estler and passed first resolutions.
by Stephanie Krüger
Michael Wendt new president of the IDO (International Dance Organization)
At the AGM on June 26 and 27 in Prague, Czech republic, the delegates from all over the world voted Michael Wendt unanimously to be their fourth president since the foundation of the IDO (International Dance Organization) in 1981. His predecessor, Jörn Storbraten from Norway, who had abdicated for private reasons congratulated him and confirmed the good decision. Of course TAF Germany president Ra...
by Stephanie Krüger
Success in Alassio
In Alassio, Italy, several DTV couples succeeded in the WDSF tournaments: in the Juniors II Latin Danil Tchachenko/Jasmina Knust and Maik Zimmer/Adeline Kastalion made the German double success on places 1 and 3. In the Juniors II Latin Claudiu Ana/Vanessa Goryayeva came fifth and Shon Burshteyn/Mishel Krys only just missed the final and came seventh. In the tournament of the U21 Latin Dragos Ana/...
by Stephanie Krüger
WC Formations Standard
Online-ticketing has begun
As of now tickets for the World Championship Formations Standard on November 1, 2014 in Braunschweig can be purchased. Single tickets for the afternoon event or the evening event as well as combination tickets for both are on offer. Details on ticketing can be found on the website of the host Braunschweiger TSC: Further Information Single tickets Combination tickets
by Stephanie Krüger
Transition to PD: Sascha Wakup and Ann-Katrin Bechtold
Sascha Wakup and Ann-Katrin Bechtold have announced their transition to the DTV Professional Division. In a letter to the presidium they write: " Together with our trainers we have decided to now go a step already planned for a long time and to move to the professional division of the DTV. Sascha has been working as a full-time trainer for several years now and Ann-Katrin at least part-time. Hence...
by Stephanie Krüger
Finalists in Paris, Lausanne and Szombathely
Further success from the Paris Open reported by Horst Beer: Pavel Pasechnik/Marta Arndt came second in WDSF World Open Latin. Markus and Stephanie Grebe left the floor as winners in the Seniors II Latin. Jörg Gutmann/Isabel Matthes danced into the final of Seniors Standard and came fourth. Several couples have been dancing in Lausanne in Switzerland: Kirill Ganopolsky/Kim Pätzug danced to place tw...
by Stephanie Krüger
WC Rock´n´Roll-Formations: Place four for the ‚Meisterjaeger‘
After long years with stations abroad, the WC Rock'n-Roll Formations took place in Germany this year, in addition to the EC of the ladies formations. In the "Foerdehalle" in Flensburg the hosts RRC Flying Saucers had prepared more than excellent conditions for athletes and spectators. This and the outstanding performances of the world best teams resulted in a grandiose atmosphere. >> read on
by Stephanie Krüger
Results from Paris
Many German couples took part in the WDSF Paris Open in the French capital. Federal Coach Horst Beer imparted the results of all age groups: Dumitru Doga/Sarah Ertmer came third in the 10-dance tournament. Meik and Bianca Sauer danced in the finals of Seniors I Latin and came fourth. In the tournament of the Seniors III Standard two couples were in the final: Gerhard Baier/Ingrid Cloos-Baier came ...
by Stephanie Krüger
Double in London
Crystal Cup
Part one of the German double was accomplished by Maxim Stepanov / Emma-Leena Koger (Schwarz-Weiß-Club Pforzheim) in the Latin section. They won the World Open Latin Championships "Chrystal Cup" in London. Evgeny Vinokurov / Christina Luft (Schwarz-Rot-Club Wetzlar) came sixth in the final. View the total results here
by Stephanie Krüger
Lists of entries and time table online
28th German Open Championships
The lists of entries for the 28. German Open Championships are online. You will find them on Listings / Results. The detailed time table - including the registration times - is also online. It can be found on Schedule.
by Petra Dres