Who are the members of WDC?

WDC Members

  • Alan Hayashi. Chair, Workforce Development Council.
  • Sean Knox. Assistant Vice Chair, Workforce Development Council.
  • Shannon Okinaka. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Hawaiian Airlines.
  • Kelly Ueoka. President, Pacxa.
  • Gerald Schmitz.
  • Shelli Ihori.
  • Rona Fukumoto.
  • Trang Malone.

What organization is responsible for international DanceSport competition?

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 Paralympic Committee (IPC).

What are the 5 dances under international standard?

International Standard is comprised of five dances: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep.

Who is the best ballroom dancer in the world?

Here are the top ballroom dancers in the world:

  • William Pino.
  • Peter Eggleton.
  • Kym Johnson.
  • John Wood.
  • Charlotte Jorgensen.
  • Mirko Gozzoli.
  • Richard Gleave.
  • Fred Astaire.

How many countries participate in international ballroom dancing competitions?

30 countries
Ballroom dance competitions are regulated by each country in its own way. There are about 30 countries which compete regularly in international competitions.

What was the first governing body for dance sport?

World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)
World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) Originally founded in 1957 as the International Council of Amateur Dancers (ICAD), it took up the name IDSF in 1990.

What is the national governing body for dance?

The Exercise, Movement and Dance Partnership (EMDP) was formed in 2006 as the national governing body for exercise, movement and dance activity (EMD).

What is the International Dance Sport Federation?

The International Dance Federation is a non-profit making organisation aimed at supporting various forms of dance and dance sport at international level.

What are the two categories of dance sports?

There are two main international styles of Dancesport – Standard (which used to be called “modern”) – Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep & Viennese waltz and Latin American – Cha Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble & Jive.

What is the hardest ballroom dance?

Dances have different tempos, and a faster speed can increase the challenge. That said, the slow foxtrot is considered to be the hardest ballroom dance to master.