DSE Team Challenge Cup – Ballroom Dance Reimagined

DanceSport Europe is proud to launch a brand-new competition format that brings a fresh twist to the international stage: the DSE Team Challenge Cup. This exciting project introduces a unique team battle between countries, blending tradition, creativity, and a touch of everyday flair.

Each national team will be made up of four couples:

• Two Adult couples (one in Standard, one in Latin)
• Two Youth couples (one in Standard, one in Latin)

This mix ensures both age categories shine, uniting generations under one flag in pursuit of teamwork and artistry.

The structure itself is as innovative as the lineup:

• In the group stage, every team will perform three dances. In one of these, all couples are challenged to dance using basic steps only, highlighting the beauty of simplicity and pure technique.
• After the group stage, the spotlight turns to creativity: teams must present a team show, with their own music and concept, offering full freedom of expression.

Another refreshing twist? The event steps away from the heavy formality of traditional DanceSport costuming. Competitors are encouraged to dress in a style that feels closer to normal daily life—still elegant and expressive, but more relaxed. This not only makes the contest more relatable and vibrant for audiences, but also brings a whole new aesthetic energy to ballroom dancing.

The very first edition of the DSE Team Challenge Cup will take place in Rome on October 3rd, 2025, followed by the second round in Sibiu, Romania, on October 31st, 2025. With nations battling side by side through discipline, creativity, and passion, the Cup is set to become one of DanceSport Europe’s most exciting and groundbreaking projects.

This is not just another competition—it’s a new way of experiencing dance: spirited, collaborative, and closer to life, while still celebrating the highest standards of performance.

Detailed Rules

The city of Bucharest, Romania welcomed the world of Dance Sport for the 2025 DSE Annual General Meeting on the 14th of June in the beautiful Radisson Blue hotel.

We are extremely delighted to announce the participation of 29 countries ,represented by their official delegates. During the meeting has  been presented the long therm  projects of DSE with their strategy and goals. In collaboration with our New Project Commission, we are reviving the concept of DSE European Challenge Cups (team matches), with the new idea of incorporating show elements and other dance disciplines .

We are happy to announce that the number of DSE competition continue to increase every year.

For the second consecutive year, DSE has established cash vouchers for all medalist of all categories with the total amount of 4300 euro.

During the meeting has been elected new General Secretary Miss Violeta Yaneva.

On behalf of the President Mr. Robert Wota and all Managing Committee we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Luigi Bodini for his excellent work during last two years.

We are  looking forward to continue the developing of DSE for a great future.

We congratulate the organizers of Latvia for the support given to Dancesport Europe and the development of competitions for younger categories. The DSE Children GP has been placed in Daugavpils (LAT) on 27th April 2025 and welcomed athletes who competed on the dancefloor with honesty and enthusiasm.