A Glorious Finale in Wuxi: The Grand Conclusion of the Asian DanceSport Festival 2025

Wuxi, People’s Republic of China – 20 July 2025

After four unforgettable days of passion, precision and performance, the 2025 Asian DanceSport Festival came to a spectacular close at the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Centre. With over 2,000 athletes and 50 countries and regions represented, and thousands of spectators filling the stands across the week, the Festival once again raised the bar for DanceSport excellence in Asia and beyond.

What began as an ambitious initiative has grown year after year into a cornerstone event in the WDSF calendar—and the 2025 edition confirmed once again: Wuxi delivers.

Celebrating Talent from Juveniles to Under 21

The final day opened with a showcase of promising talent across categories ranging from Juvenile Standard to Under 21 Latin, offering vibrant glimpses of the next generation of DanceSport stars.

Highlighted Results – Top 3

WDSF Open Standard Juvenile I

1. Xu Qiaoen – Yu Qinlan (CHN)
2. Ou Jiaqi – Kuang Zhixin (CHN)
3. Wang Yishuo – Xu Yiyi (CHN)

WDSF Open Standard Juvenile II

1. Xu Yihao – Chen Zitong (CHN)
2. Zhou Jiaqi – Shen Xinyi (CHN)
3. Nguyen Minh Cuong – Do Tran Linh San (VIE)

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior I

1. Yang Anqi (CHN)
2. Hu Shihan (CHN)
3. Qin Xiaoyu (CHN)

WDSF Open Latin Under 21

1. Wang Zian – Wei Xiaoqian (CHN)
2. Wang Kewei – Zhao Yiyi (CHN)
3. Yang Yiding – Ren Xinran (CHN)

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior II

1. Yu Yajuan (CHN)
2. Siu Wing Yan (HKG)
3. Kong Miaochu (CHN)

Professionals shinning on the dancefloor – PD Latin Adult

The Open PD Latin Adult final brought elegance and fire to the floor in equal measure. In a strong six-couple showdown, Li Mingxuan & Zhou Wanting (CHN) delivered a confident performance that secured them the top spot once again.

This marks their second PD Latin victory in the current season, following their triumph at the Super Grand Prix in Sitges (December 2024) and a finalist appearance in Stuttgart. Their consistency is impressive, and their dominance in Wuxi further establishes them as strong contenders on the global professional stage.

WDSF Open PD Latin Adult – Finalists:

1. Li Mingxuan – Zhou Wanting (CHN)
2. Wang Ziming – Liu Ying (CHN)
3. Xu Liangjun – Feng Xiezhuoyi (CHN)
4. Jiang Peng – Yuan Zhimin (CHN)
5. Xu Hengrui – Chang Tianxu (CHN)
6. Xiong Xu – Yang Jialan (CHN)

GrandSlam Standard – A Historic First for Romania

The pinnacle of the day—and of the entire Festival—was the WDSF GrandSlam Standard Adult, featuring the world’s finest couples in a breathtaking final that will be remembered for years to come.

In front of a packed house and an audience following live on Olympic Channel, the atmosphere was electric from the first step to the final bow. The intensity, class, and connection displayed by the six finalists was DanceSport at its finest.

GrandSlam Final Results

1. Cojoc Rares – Matei Andreea (ROU)
2. Dariusz Mycka – Madara Freiberga (POL)
3. Georgy Kalashnikov – Grigore Daria (ROU)
4. Yahor Boldysh – Irina Averina (GER)
5. Andrea Roccatti – Julia Mozdyniewicz (ITA)
6. Simonas Seikauskas – Liucija Norusaite (LTU)

History was made as Rares & Andreea claimed their first-ever GrandSlam victory, becoming the first Romanian couple to win a GrandSlam title. Their performance was commanding, emotional and polished—an achievement they later described as “a dream come true” . In their exclusive interview with WDSF, they spoke of pride, gratitude, and their focus for the future:

“We feel incredibly proud to be the first Romanian couple to win a GrandSlam. It means the world to us—especially because we never reached the top in the Junior or Youth categories. To come this far and stand on the highest step today is truly a dream come true.”

Looking Ahead: The World Games in Chengdu

Next up for the top names in DanceSport is The World Games in Chengdu this August, where Rares & Andreea will once again face the world’s best—including Alexey & Anastasia, last year GrandSlam winners. Meanwhile, Charles-Guillaume Schmitt & Elena Salikhova, champions of the GrandSlam Latin last year, will return to the floor to challenge stars Marius Balan & Khrystyna Moshenska, who also moved to Professional in a Latin showdown the whole world will be watching.

2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for DanceSport.

Acknowledgements

The WDSF extends heartfelt thanks to the Local Organising Committee of Wuxi, the Chinese DanceSport Federation (CDSF), and DanceSport Asia for delivering yet another unforgettable edition of this signature Festival.

We also thank our partners:

• BD Dance, Official Sponsor of the WDSF GrandSlam Series
• Casa musica, for their exceptional music selections
• Olympic Channel, for helping bring DanceSport to global audiences

Words from WDSF President Shawn Tay

“Wuxi has once again proven itself as a global capital of DanceSport. From young talents to seasoned champions, what we’ve witnessed this week is the power of art, sport, and unity. My deepest thanks to everyone who made it possible.”

Watch the Replay – GrandSlam Standard

Catch every breathtaking moment of the GrandSlam Standard final on Olympic Channel.

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Published on 20 July 2025