Vision Statement
The World Dance Organisation (WDO) is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair and high quality dance community by:
- Validating competitions that uphold the WDO's values of excellence.
- Promoting top-tier education to elevate dance standards worldwide.
- Encouraging the sharing of expertise and resources to support the growth of Dancers, Adjudicators, Teachers and Organisers.
- Establishing guidelines that protect and serve the interests of all members.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to build a global dance community where every individual has as equal opportunity to excel, fostered in fairness, excellence and inclusivity. We are committed to recognising and supporting World Class Championships and Competitions that uphold the values of the WDO.
Values
Integrity - Upholding honesty, fairness and ethical standards in all aspects of dance.
Respect - Fostering a culture of mutual appreciation, professionalism and support.
Inclusivity - Ensuring equal access and opportunities for dancers of all backgrounds.
Transparency - Operating with openness, accountability and clear communication.
Types of memberships
Competitors
(and Basic Members)
Juvenile, Junior, Youth
Amateur, Senior, Professional
Pro/Am, Student/Teacher
Adjudicators
Non-Voting Adjudicators
Adjudicators with Voting Rights
Organisers
Competition Organisers
National Organisations
If you meet the Criteria for a WDO National Organisation (see our 'Membership Types')
email us now to apply!
Supporters
If you are interested in supporting this Non Profit Organisation, where you can be assured that your membership fee will go back into Dancing & Dancers email us now!
Affiliate Members
If you are an International Dance Organisation and want to Affiliate with the WDO email us now!
Information
PRESS RELEASE: BDFI Affiliate Member of WDO
We are delighted to announce this Affiliation. The Terms of Affiliation were agreed between the two parties and were on the basis that the BDFI retained its status as an […]
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World Title ALLOCATIONS
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM
Organiser: Allen Wen
China Guangdong Dance Sport Council
2025 World Cup Universal Open Dance Festival
Location: Shenzhen - China
Date: 20th August 2025
PROFESSIONAL LATIN
Organiser: Alex Wei Wang
Sai Dance (Beijing) International Culture & Art Co.Ltd
Beijing Open Championships (BOC)
Location: Beijing -China
Date: June 2025
AMATEUR BALLROOM - PENDING
Organiser: Polish Dance Association
Ice Arena Cup World Championships
Location: Poland
Date: 12-13 April 2025
AMATEUR LATIN
Organiser: Katerina Sakarellou & Zhivo Yankov
Athens Dance Festival
Location: Athens - Greece
Date: 20-23 February 2025
Board of Directors
The Current Board of Directors are the Founders of the WDO. Their term of office is limited to three years with no more than two consecutive terms.
WDO Committees
The Committees were formed to enable those who are eager, to assist the WDO with their experience, knowledge and enthusiasum.
WDO Advisers
It is an honour to have Advisers from the 'Who's Who' of our dancing World from the past fifty years with their most invaluable guidance for the WDO.
WDO AFFILIATE MEMBERS
The WDO is proud to work alongside Affiliate Members who share the same values, in order to achieve a brighter future for all dancers.
Monthly music suggestions
The music choices for this Month are selected by the WDO World Champions of 2023!
Music is such a massive part of our wonderful Dance World and is there to inspire, stimulate and motivate us.
Every month we normally post some favourite music links, chosen for your enjoyment, by a WDO Director, Adviser or Member.
But this Month we decided to bring something different!
The choices for this month are from the competitors, the WDO World Champions of 2023.
Please Enjoy!
