18 MAY 2025
Athens International Dance Championships
For the first time in its history, the National Organization of WDO representative in
Greece, Carnelian Dance Association, has the privilege of hosting the Athens International
Dance Championships.
2 WDO WORLD TITLES
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SOLO LATIN U16 & U12
GRAND SLAM / PRIZE MONEY
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM & LATIN
AMATEUR BALLROOM & LATIN
ATHENS OPEN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
STREET STYLE SECTION’S
We are delighted to welcome the world’s most distinguished dance couples,
accompanied by esteemed international judges.
VENUE OF THE EVENT: OLYMPIC VILLAGE SPORTS FACILITIES
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
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Solo, Couples, Duos, Groups, Crew, Formation, All Ladies
Mini Kids, Juvenile 1, Juvenile 2, Junior, Youth, Adult, Senior A, Senior B
Amateur, Rising Star, Professional, Pro/Am & Student/Teacher
ADJUDICATORS:
WDO Categories:
HANS GALKE, KARINA SMIRNOFF, ALLAN TORNSBERG,
SNIEGUOLE WOOD, NAIRA MARKINA,
KIRIL PANDOV, RICHARD SZILAGYI, MARGARITA SMIRNOVA,
And more…
CDA Open Categories:
PAVLOS MANOGIANNAKIS, ATHINA PALAIOLOGOU,
CHLOE THEODOROPOULOU,
ROULA ZAMPELI, KATHY STICHIOU,
And more…
Street Style Categories:
ANNA YEROYIAN MRS. OJ, DWAVE, MILOS ADZIC, SARA GANEM,
And more…
SUPPORTERS CDA EVENT:
DIONISIS THEODOROPOULOS, DIMITRA ZERVOU,
And more…
CHAIRMAN:
WDO & OPEN: DIMITRIS KAPATSOULIAS
STREET STYLE: MIKE MEGALOUDIS
SCRUTINEER: ILIAS PAPADOPOULOS
MUSIC: ELENI HADJILOIZOU
MODERATOR: TANIA TOPOUZOGLOU
• WDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS:
World Junior U16 Solo Latin Championship
World Juvenile U12 Solo Latin Championship
• GRAND SLAM RANKING EVENT:
Grand Slam has equal ranking points with the World Championship for the annual
WDO Grand Final.
Professional Latin Prize Money 2000 euro + 400 Ranking WC Points
Professional Ballroom Prize Money 1000 euro + 400 Ranking WC Points
Amateur Latin Prize Money 1000 euro + 400 Ranking WC Points
Amateur Ballroom 400 Ranking WC Points
1. Professional Latin: 400 World Ranking Points plus PRIZE MONEY: 2000 Euro
1 st 700 euro
2 nd 500 euro
3 rd 350 euro
4 th 200 euro
5 th 150 euro
6 th 100 euro
2. Professional Ballroom: 400 World Ranking Points plus PRIZE MONEY: 1000 Euro
1 st 350 euro
2 nd 230 euro
3 rd 170 euro
4 th 120 euro
5 th 80 euro
6 th 50 euro
3. Amateur Latin: 400 World Ranking Points plus PRIZE MONEY: 1000 Euro
1 st to 6 th Same as Professional Ballroom.
4. Amateur Ballroom: 400 World Ranking Points
• ATHENS OPEN INTERNATIONAL DANCE:
STREET STYLE SECTION’S
All ages / All Styles
• TRAINING CAMP: May 16 to 17
‘Lectures with the Legends’
SEMINAR’S VENUE: CUBA LIBRE
Master class Coaches and Judges of the Top Dancers in the World!
Lectures and Private Lessons available:
Hans Galke / Karina Smirnoff / Allan Tornsberg /
Snieguole Wood / Naira Markina
Book lessons as soon as possible!
CDA event Categories / Ages:
ZONE A: 09:00 – 14:00 / STREET STYLE SECTION’S
Contemporary, Hip Hop, Break Dance Battles,
Commercial, Dance Hall, K-Pop, High Heels,
Reggaeton, Belly Dance.
Group Categories:
Choreography Small Crew 3-5 competitors
Mega crew 7-20+ competitors
AGES STREET STYLE:
Mini Kids (<7 years of age),
Juvenile (5-7 years of age),
Junior (8-12 years of age),
Youth (13-17 years of age),
Adult (18+ years of age).
ZONE B: 14:00 – 00:00 / OPEN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
Open Latin, Open Ballroom, Close Latin, Close Ballroom,
Tango Pista, Tango Escenario - Stage Tango, Tango Vals & Milonga,
Salsa, Bachata, Salsa Rueda di Casino,
Kizomba, Formation Latin, Show Latin
Group Categories:
Formation
All Ladies
Small Group 3-6 competitors
Big Group 7-15 competitors
Mega Group 16-20+ competitors
AGES OPEN INTERNATIONAL DANCE:
Mini Kids (<6 years of age),
Juvenile 1 (6-8 years of age),
Juvenile 2 (9-11 years of age),
Junior (12-15 years of age),
Youth (16-18 years of age),
Amateur Over 16,
Under 21 (19-21 years of age),
Adult,
Professional Over 17,
Senior A (35-50 years of age),
Senior B (Over 51 years of age),
Senior (A+B).
Entry Tickets:
Zone A = 9:00-14:00 = 15 euro per person.
Zone B = 14:00-00:00 = 25 euro per person.
All Day Entry Ticket: 30 euro per person.
VIP seat
Zone A = 9:00-14:00 = 30 euro per person (plus 15 euro finger food)
Zone B = 14:00-00:00 = 45 euro per person (with finger food)
All Day Entry Ticket: 60 euro per person (with finger food)
1) GRAND SLAM Categories
AMATEUR BALLROOM 5 Dances: 45 euro per Competitor
AMATEUR LATIN 5 Dances: 45 euro per Competitor
PROFESSIONAL BALLROOM 5 Dances: 55 euro per Competitor
PROFESSIONAL LATIN 5 Dances: 55 euro per Competitor
2) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD JUVENILE U12 SOLO LATIN CHAMPIONSHIP:
50 euro per competitor
WORLD JUNIOR U16 SOLO LATIN CHAMPIONSHIP:
50 euro per competitor
3) OPEN INTERNATIONAL DANCE
Zone A = 9:00-14:00
1 Category = 15 euro per competitor
Every category plus 5 euro
Zone B = 14:00-00:00
• Mini Kids / Juvenile 1 & 2 / Junior
1 Category = 25 euro per competitor
2-4 Categories = 35 euro per competitor
5+ Every Category plus 10 euro per competitor
Pro/Am (Mini Kids / Juvenile 1 & 2 / Junior)
1 Category = 35 euro student
2+ Every Category plus 10 euro student
• Youth / Adult / Amateur / Rising Star / Professional / Senior
1 Category = 30 euro per competitor
2-4 Categories = 45 euro per competitor
5+ Every Category plus 10 euro per competitor
Pro/Am (Youth / Adult / Amateur / Senior)
1 Category = 45 euro amateur or student
2+ Every Category plus 10 euro amateur or student
Your entry ticket to the Olympic Village sports facilities is separate from your
Participation. You must register your participation and your entry ticket.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Pre-registering for your WDO membership card for the year 2025 through
the Carnelian Dance Association, CDA, in December 2024 will offer you
a lower registration fee and a 20% discount on the World Master Class Coach
Lectures on May 17th.
