::: WDSF Press Release ::: Issue 01/03/2017 :::

DANCESPORT ON THE OLYMPIC CHANNEL

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) and the Olympic Channel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that serves as the basis to the future cooperation between them. WDSF thus joins 48 other governing bodies, including International Sport Federations, IOC Recognised Federations, and IOC Recognised Organisations, who are collaborating with the global digital platform in providing fans and new audiences with a new way to engage with the Olympic Movement all year round.

“The Olympic Channel provides a platform for the promotion of all sports and athletes within the Olympic Movement,” said Mark Parkman, General Manager of the Olympic Channel. “We are excited to work together in our collective efforts to help expand the reach of these sports through the creation and distribution of content to audiences worldwide.” 

“The World DanceSport Federation is proud to work with the Olympic Channel to distribute our content to a wider audience,” WDSF President Lukas Hinder commented the cooperation. “Particularly in view of the fact that Breaking (Breakdance) has been added to the programme of the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018, the synergies between the Channel and our sport stand to set promising benchmarks for both.

“The qualifying process for YOG 2018 should generate spectacular images of talented B-Boys/Girls from around the world giving it their all to be in these Games, and their ‘Road to Buenos Aires’ will be prominently featured on the Olympic Channel,” Hinder concluded.

In addition to coverage of Breaking in the YOG 2018 qualifiers, WDSF will provide highlights, news and features of its other disciplines, including Acrobatic Rock ‘n’ Roll, Boogie Woogie and Cheerleading, to the Channel.

The Olympic Channel, which recently announced the availability of multiple languages on the global digital platform, is currently scheduled to present nearly 500 competitions across nearly 200 events in 2017. The Channel provides an ancillary platform to distribute content and collaborations to broadcast live events are complementary to current broadcast and distribution arrangements.

The Olympic Channel is a multi-platform destination where fans can experience the power of sport and the excitement of the Olympic Games all year round, and is available worldwide via mobile apps for Android and iOS devices and at olympicchannel.com.

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The Malaysian DanceSport Federation is proud to present the 2nd KLDSA Malaysia Open DanceSport Championship 2017.   Date Venue Organiser Hotel Sunday 23rd April 2017 Evolve Concept Mall@Ara Damansara Kuala Lumpur DanceSport Association As advised on the Entry Form. The Entry Form is now available and closing date is Saturday 25 March 2017 (for SGDF to submit and meet the organiser's deadline of 31 March 17). All SGDF Members are to note that submission is only through SGDF, and your membership for FY17 ie 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 must be valid.

The WDSF JS 2.1 Methods of Judging and Assessment Course will be held as follows:   Dates: Time: Country City Nearest Airports Organiser Venue / Address Lecturers GK Test Course Fee 3, 4th April 2017 10:00am to 7pm Czech Republic Brno Brno, Vienna, Bratislava Czech danceSport Federation Masaryk University Campus, Brno-Bohunice To be Confirmed Yes CHF 250( Euro 235) paid in advance through the National Member body or pay CHF 255(Euro 240) on the day. Registration starts 45 minutes before the course starts and end 15 minutes before the commencement of the course. The course will focus on: 1.  The evolution of WDSF Judging System. 2.  Principles of Absolute Judgement. 3.  Definition and usage of Performance Assessment Standards(PAS). 4.  Definition and usage of Indicative Qualities (IQs). 5.  Practical Assessment using Absolute Judgement. Part I : Theory test(Multiple choice) on PAS and IQS taught in the course and information in the WDSF Adjudicator’s Handbook. Once the entry is being received by the WDSF Office through the National Federation, a copy of the WDSF Adjudicator’s Handbook will be emailed to all participants free of charge. Participants should register as early as possible and start preparing for the exam by reading and understanding the Handbook. Part II : Practical Test(watch a video performance, analyse the performance, identify the qualities and award the points) It is the intention of the WDSF DanceSport Academy to provide informative training courses accessible to our license Adjudicators as well as trainers who wish to study the judging criteria of the WDSF JS 2.1 Judging system. Trainers who wish to formulate training based on the judging criteria can apply to attend this course as an observer through their respective National Federation. Please send your entries to WDSF office as soon as possible so we can forward you a copy of the Hand Book. All participants must bring either a laptop, Mac Book, tablet or any android or Apple i Phone/i Pad  for practice with the JS 2.1.   The above information is for the information of  all your licensed adjudicators and interested applicants.

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Jaran Chiaravanont  (Thailand) Wanlop Chiaravanont  (Thailand) Leong On Kei  (Macau) Keiji Ukai  (Japan) Jimmy Su-Jie  (China) Shawn Tay  (Singapore) Becky Garcia  (Philippines) Rainbow Ho (Dr)  (Hong Kong) Mary Yeh  (Chinese Taipei) Royce Yeh  (Chinese Taipei) Sittichai Preyadara  (Thailand) Kiyotaka Uzaki  (Japan) Su-Tu Ok  (Korea) Eric Loretizo  (Philippines) Kiyotaka Uzaki  (Japan) [ vacant ] Robert Ong  (Singapore) George Yip  (Hong Kong)