Registration
Information for Competitiors
Competitions
At this year’s edition, the organizing team is once again expecting many participants from Germany and around the world. 12 WDSF competitions with international participants and 91 open national competitions (DTV) of allmost all age groups in the Standard and Latin American dances for couples and soloists of the Children, Juniors I/II, Youth, Rising Stars and Main Group are on the competition schedule.
National competitions (DTV)
At Winter Dance Festival 2025, there will be 46 national competitions (DTV) for couples and 45 national competitions (DTV) for soloists in standard and Latin dances in the children’s, junior I/II, youth, and main groups I/II.
Registration
Deadline was on Sunday, Dec 7, 23:59 h.
At Winter Dance Festival 2025, there will be 46 national competitions (DTV) for couples and 45 national competitions (DTV) for soloists in standard and Latin dances in the children’s, junior I/II, youth, and main groups I/II.
Online Registration Portal
- Couples: https://entry.widafe.de
- Soloists: https://solo.widafe.de
International competitions (WDSF)
The 12 international competitions are arranged within the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF):
- WDSF Open Latin & Standard Junior I, Junior II, Rising Stars
- WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior I, Junior II
- WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Youth
Further information can be found on the WDSF website.
Registration
Deadline was on Sunday, Dec 7, 23:59 h.
The 12 international competitions are arranged within the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF):
- WDSF Open Latin & Standard Junior I, Junior II, Rising Stars
- WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior I, Junior II
- WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Youth
Further information can be found on the WDSF website.
Online Registration Portal
- Couples: https://entry.widafe.de
- Soloists: https://solo.widafe.de
Registration
We ask all participants to note the following information and respect to the deadlines set.
Registration process
Couples (DTV & WDSF)
Registration for couples for all national competitions (DTV) and international competitions (WDSF) is only possible online at https://entry.widafe.de.
Solo (DTV)
Registration for solo competitions is online possible online at https://solo.widafe.de.
Registration fees
Competitions for couples:
- DTV competitions for couples KIN / JUN / JUG: € 15
- DTV competitions for couples HGR / MAS: € 20
- WDSF competitions for couples: € 60
Competitions for solo dancers:
DTV competitions solo KIN / JUN / JUG: € 10
DTV competitions solo HGR / MAS: € 10
WDSF competitions solo: € 30
Notes:
- Registration fees apply per couple/soloist and per competition start registration.
- Registration fees are due for payment upon start registration.
- In the event of cancellation/non-participation, there is no entitlement to a refund of registration fees paid.
Registration deadline
All registrations must be received by Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Support
If you have any questions or problems, our support team is available by email.
Check-In
The start number assigned to a pair is valid for the entire event weekend, i.e., uniformly in all competitions on all days. Check-in is possible on the event days during service hours up to 30 minutes before the start of the tournament.
Check-in location
This year, check-in will again be located in the foyer behind the Grand Stand. Participants and spectators will only be able to access the venue via the main entrance of the Westenergie Sports Hall.
Service hours on event days
- Sa, 13. Dec 2025, 08:00 – ca. 20:20 h
- So, 14. Dec 2025, 08:00 – ca. 17:20 h
Check-in deadline
Check-in closes 30 minutes before the start of the competition on all event days.
Cancellation on event days
For last-minute cancellations on the days of the event, the WiDaFe production office can be reached at the following phone number or via WhatsApp: +49 203 7381-669
FAQ
Im Abschnitt „FAQ“ haben wir Antworten zu häufig gestellten Fragen zusammengestellt.
Hotels // Wo können wir übernachten?
Der Tanzsportverband Nordrhein-Westfalen hat eine große Anzahl an Hotelzimmern für Offizielle sowie Mitarbeiter*innen in mehreren Hotels gebucht. Da die Anzahl der Zimmer limitiert ist, werden die weiteren Athlet*innen und Begleitpersonen gebeten, sich rechtzeitig um eine Übernachtung in Mülheim an der Ruhr oder in der näheren Umgebung (Duisburg, Oberhausen, Essen) zu bemühen.
Hairstyle & Makeup // Welche Anbieter sind vor Ort?
Livestream // Werden die Turniere übertragen?
Der Deutsche Tanzsportverband (DTV) bietet über seinen kostenpflichtigen Kanal Tanzsport-TV aufwändig produzierte Live-Übertragungen der WDSF-Turniere an.
Informationen zum Livestream …
Fotografen // Welche Fotografen sind vor Ort?
Wir sind derzeit in Verhandlung mit einigen Fotografen. Foto- und Videoaufnahmen von Zuschauern für die Privatnutzung sind uneingeschränkt erlaubt. Sie sind professioneller Fotograf und möchten sich offiziell akkreditieren lassen? Bitte melden Sie sich kurzfristig bei uns.
Kontakt // Weitere Fragen?
Wir haben versucht, hier alle wichtigen Informationen für alle Beteiligten zusammenzustellen. Bei Fragen sind wir gerne per E-Mail, WhatsApp und Telefon erreichbar.