Contact and information
Registration deadline: March 10, 2026; 23.59 GMT
NOTE: Open competition for the Juvenile age category will consist of the following
6 dances:
Latin - Samba, Cha cha cha, Jive; Standard - Waltz, Tango, Quick Step
To enter the UK, you may be required to have either a Visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), depending on your passport nationality. Please check the requirements here:
UK Visa Checker.
For a visa invitation letter, please contact the British DanceSport Federation at: [email protected]
To apply for an electronic travel authorisation, please check this link: ETA
Name of the organiser: WDSF Vice-President for Sports Nenad Jeftic
Telephone number of the organiser: +381 60 0163120
Competition venue: Winter Garden, 97 Church St, Blackpool FY1 HL, United Kingdom
Airports:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Manchester Airport
Event Guide
Accredited Media
- Charles Videography
- Dancesportgems/Lens off the shelf
- DAVI Production
- DAVI Production
- Jessica vilotta
- Kirklys Dance Media
- Marius Mutin
- MB Norvaisamoments
- Precious photografy
- Thierryb.Pictures
Competitions
Notify me if any of these competitions change.
A total of 144 solo participants and 620 couples take part in these competitions.
There are a total of 1355 athletes from 51 countries.
Thursday, 26 March 2026
| WDSF International Open Standard Adult | Registration closed |
| WDSF International Open Latin Adult | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Standard Junior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Standard Under 21 | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Junior I | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior III | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Latin Juvenile | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II | Registration closed |
Friday, 27 March 2026
| WDSF GrandSlam Standard Adult (1st day) | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Standard Youth | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Juvenile | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Latin Junior I | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Latin Senior III | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth | Registration closed |
| WDSF World Challenge Cup Latin Rising Stars | Registration closed |
Saturday, 28 March 2026
| WDSF GrandSlam Standard Adult (2nd day) | Registration closed |
| WDSF GrandSlam Latin Adult (1st day) | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Latin Junior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Latin Under 21 | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior I | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior III | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Latin Senior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Ten Dance Junior I | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open 6 Dance Juvenile | Registration closed |
| WDSF Super Grand Prix PD Latin Adult | Registration closed |
Sunday, 29 March 2026
| WDSF GrandSlam Latin Adult (2nd day) | Registration closed |
| WDSF DanceSport Festival Championship Latin Youth | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Standard Senior IV | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Latin Senior I | Registration closed |
| WDSF Open Ten Dance Junior II | Registration closed |
| WDSF Super Grand Prix PD Standard Adult | Registration closed |
| WDSF World Challenge Cup Standard Rising Stars | Registration closed |
Accommodation
Ticket presale
Blackpool, 2026 Interest Form
Pre-register now and secure exclusive advantages reserved for true DanceSport enthusiasts.
- Priority access to ticket pre-sales before the general public.
- Special Early Bird prices available only to pre-registered participants.
- Entry into prize draws for premium seat upgrades and official merchandise.