Canada DanceSport (CDS) is the governing body for Dancesport in Canada, with disciplines including competitive ballroom dancing and breakdancing. It has been a member of the World DanceSport Federation since 1979 and is recognized by the Canadian...
The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), formerly the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), is the international governing body of dancesport and Para dancesport, as recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International...
Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world, mostly because of its performance and entertainment aspects. Ballroom dancing is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television.
Dancesport (also stylized as DanceSport) is competitive dancing, as contrasted with social or exhibition dancing. The term dancesport encompasses many dance disciplines (e.g., Acrobatic Rock'n'Roll, Boogie Woogie, Breaking, Hip Hop, and Ballroom)....
A large variety of dance companies exist in Canada, encompassing a wide tradition of dances that represent both its many indigenous cultures, as well as that of its European-descended population.
DanceSport BC (DSBC), founded in 1968, is the governing body for competitive ballroom dance in British Columbia and Yukon, Canada. It is a member of the Canadian Amateur DanceSport Association. DSBC is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that...
DanceSport Alberta is the governing body for amateur ballroom dance competition in Alberta, Canada. It is a member of the Canadian Amateur DanceSport Association. DanceSport Alberta was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization.
The dancesport competitions at the 2005 World Games in Duisburg was held between 16 and 17 July. 134 dancers from 36 nations, participated in the tournament. The dancesport competition took place at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen near Duisburg.
Breakdancing competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics ran from 9 to 10 August at Place de la Concorde, making it the first dancesport discipline to appear in a Summer Olympics. Men's and women's events saw 16 b-boys and 17 b-girls compete in...
Jean-Marc Généreux (/ʒɑ̃-maʁk ʒeneʁø/; born December 25, 1962) is a Canadian ballroom dance champion, choreographer and television personality from Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. He is most prominently known for his roles as judge and choreographer on...
