Dancesport

Leave it on the floor

The Dancesport Tournament at EuroGames Bern 2023 will be the official European Same-Sex Dance Championship 2023 as sanctioned by the European Same Sex Dance Association (ESSDA). It will be judged according to their rules.

The Dancesport categories are open and senior Standard, Latin and Showdance. For male/nonbinary couples and female/nonbinary couples, the Standard and Latin competitions will be held as separate Open (+18) or Senior competitions. There will also be a combined Latin and Standard ranking.

During an initial qualification round the couples will be classified A, B, C, or D. We still ask you to provide your classification during registration so that we have a general idea how many participants from each level are attending.

To compete as a Senior couple, the combined age of both partners must be at least 90 whereas the younger partner must be at least 40 years old on the day of the competition.

Scrutineer
Dörte Lange, DVET (Germany)

Chairperson
Thorsten Reule, Pink Ballroom (Germany)

Speaker
Thomas Marter (Austria)

Adjudicators
Corinne Roost (Switzerland)
Emanuele Spampinato (Italy)
Karina Geerts (Belgium)
Margarita Vyshetravska (Hungary)
Patrycja Studer (Switzerland)
Peter Steinerberger (Austria)
Philip Banyer (Switzerland)

DJ
Stephan Frehner, Tanzlounge

Provisionary Schedule
Thursday
Morning
Senior Male Latin
Senior Female Standard
Afternoon
Adult Male Standard
Adult Female Latin
–
Showdance Practice

Friday
Morning
Senior Male Standard
Senior Female Latin
Afternoon
Adult Male Latin
Adult Female Standard
–
Showdance (couples and teams)

Key facts

Tournament dates
Thursday, July 27
Friday, July 28

Levels
A, B, C, D

Disciplines
Standard, Latin and Showdance

Fees
Registration for EGLSF members: €80
Registration for non EGLSF members: €100
Dancesport sports fee: €60

Tournament Information

Tournament dates

Thursday, July 27
Friday, July 28

Max. participants

200

Rules

The tournament will be judged according to ESSDA rules.

Gender categories

same sex/nonbinary couples

Registering for EuroGames 2023

Registration is open to everyone above the age of 18 regardless of skill level, sexual orientation, gender identity and nationality. A registration fee is required for all athletes.

What you can expect from participating in EuroGames 2023:

You will receive a complimentary functional shirt (please indicate your size when registering) from our sports partners Craft and Ochsner Sport
You will take part in a professionally organised tournament
You have the chance to win a medal in your sport
You will have access to discounts for selected events and parties
You can participate in the Opening Ceremony
You can participate in the Closing Ceremony Ceremony
You will have access to the EuroGames Village in the Old Town of Bern
You can experience BernPride on Saturday, July 29, 2023
You can attend several side events and cultural programs

All registered participants will receive our official athlete’s shirt.

Your location for Dancesport

Venue
Hotel National
Hirschengraben 24
3011 Bern
www.nationalbern.ch

Food & Beverage
We are currently working on a catering concept for the tournament days. We will provide more information in June 2023.

Good to know
The Hotel National is located in the heart of the city centre, just a short walking distance to the train station and the EuroGames Village. We are planning to open the gallery on the second floor to the public.

How to get there

Take tram lines 6,7,8,9 to «Hirschengraben». Alternatively take any bus or tram line to Bern main station. Hotel National is located approximately 350 metres from Bahnhofplatz.

BernTicket
If staying at a hotel or registered Airbnb, you will receive a Bern Ticket for free access to public transport to all sports locations.