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DanceSport

Dancers on stage with long flowing dresses
DanceSport became a recognized Sport in March 2019 during the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi. This sport covers all types of dance styles such as Ballroom, Streetdance (Hip Hop, Breaking, Locking, Electric Boogie etc.) Performing Arts (Modern, Ballet, Jazz Dance, Contemporary etc.) and Specialty (LaBlast, Folk Dance) and offers trainings and competitions for Solos, Duos, Couples and Teams. DanceSport is a great unified ® sport and is spread out all over the world. SO DanceSport is officially aligned with World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).
Sports & Coaching

DanceSport

Dancers on stage performing.
Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
Sport Partnerships

World DanceSport Federation

Special Olympics and the World DanceSport Federation (WSDF) have signed a Proclamation in support of each other’s organization to develop and improve the quality of DanceSport for Special Olympics athletes. This includes greater involvement by WSDF’s national and local branches to better prepare Special Olympics DanceSport coaches and instructors, to improve the number and quality of local DanceSport competitions, and to maximize the recruitment and training of competition officials. Additionally, they will work to better integrate Special Olympics into the wider structures of DanceSport at World and National levels.
In the News

The First Ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport to Take Place 20 August

Six dancers on stage wearing red shirts and sarongs.
The Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Graz 2021 taking place on 20 August will mark the first-ever Special Olympics DanceSport World Championship. The event, held in Austria, is the first time that Special Olympics has held a World Championship of any kind.
In the News

The First Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Was a Success!

The First Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Was a Success!
Congratulations to the athletes, staff, volunteers and family members who took part in the first-ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport competition!
Press Releases

Competitive Cheer and DanceSport Adopted as Recognized Sports of Special Olympics

Co-ed cheer team on the left comprised of 6 athletes. two dancers on the right, one male and one female; he's dressed in all white and she has on a white top and a flower print ankle length dress.
At the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Games, the Special Olympics International Board of Directors voted to adopt DanceSport and Cheer as “recognized” sports of Special Olympics.
Athletes

Team Estonia’s Helen Nääme Sails into DanceSport Finals!

By Karini Viranna , March 12, 2025
A group of three DanceSport athletes dressed in traditional Estonian costumes, walk into an arena. A group of Estonian athletes dressed in blue winter gear cheer from behind them
Special Olympics Estonia athlete Helen Nääme kicked off the Games by leading her delegation in the Parade of Athletes at Opening Ceremony.
Athletes

Lead and Follow: Special Olympics Netherlands Unified DanceSport

Special Olympics Netherlands Unified partner Tim Spruijt, athlete Kenya Koene and head coach Irene Reniers
At just 3 years old, Special Olympics Netherlands athlete Kenya Koene began dancing. The footwork came naturally, as she followed in the footsteps of her mother, Irene Reniers, a longtime dancer.
Videos

I Can Cookies

I Can Cookies
Alia Al Zaabi is a skilled artistic gymnast who took gold at the 2019 World Games DanceSport competition for Team United Arab Emirates. Now, she’s also a business woman, launching her own cookie company.
Athletes

From the Red Carpet to World Winter Games Turin 2025!

A woman and a man stand in a glamorous dress and black tie on the red carpet with a line of photographers behind them on either side.
Elisa Parutto made one dream come true when she walked the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival last week with fellow athlete and accomplished actor Gabriele Di Bello. Now, she looks forward to bringing another dream to life when she competes in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
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