Creativity, Colour and Passion Light Up Braga at the 2025 WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin

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The city of Braga, Portugal, welcomed the world of DanceSport with open arms and an electrifying atmosphere for the 2025 WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin. Set against the historic charm of one of southern Europe’s most captivating cities, the event turned the Fórum Braga into a stage of vibrant movement, emotion, and unforgettable performances.

Organised by Bracara Team and proudly supported by the Federação Portuguesa de Dança Desportiva, this milestone event marked the return of one of the most dynamic DanceSport competitions on the international calendar. With the very best teams across all age groups showcasing their creativity and teamwork, the event once again highlighted the rising popularity of the Choreographic discipline—an exciting format introduced by WDSF to elevate the artistic expression and inclusivity of our sport.

WDSF Competitions at Braga – Full Weekend of DanceSport Excellence

Saturday, 31 May 2025
• WDSF Open Standard – Senior II
• WDSF Open Standard – Senior III
• WDSF Open Latin – Junior II
• WDSF Open Latin – Rising Stars
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female – Adult
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female – Youth
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female – Junior
• WDSF Open Solo Latin Female – Juvenile

Sunday, 1 June 2025
• WDSF Open Latin – Under 21
• WDSF Open Latin – Senior II
• WDSF Open Latin – Senior III
• WDSF Open Ten Dance – Adult
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Small Team Adult
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Big Team Adult
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Small Team Youth
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Big Team Youth
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Small Team Junior
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Big Team Junior
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Small Team Senior
• WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin – Big Team Senior

For full competition results, please visit the WDSF competition calendar.

Choreographic Champions Crowned Across Eight World Title Categories

Eight thrilling world championship titles were awarded in Braga, with Spain and Mongolia leading the medal table—each securing three golds—followed by one title for Ukraine, and one for Portugal, whose victory brought pride and celebration to the home crowd.

Here are the 2025 WDSF Choreographic Latin World Champions by age group:

Adult
• Small Team: Naron Kids (ESP)
• Big Team: Royal Dance (MGL)

Youth
• Small Team: Revolution UPA (ESP)
• Big Team: Royal Dance (MGL)

Junior
• Small Team: Star Girls (MGL)
• Big Team: Bracara Diamond (POR)

Senior
• Small Team: Ballroom Ladies (UKR)
• Big Team: Forever Naron (ESP)

All full results are available on the WDSF website.

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Special Mentions: Spain, Mongolia, and a Hometown Victory

Special recognition goes to Naron Kids (ESP), who successfully defended their world title from 2024 with another compelling performance. The Mongolian team Royal Dance left an unforgettable mark, winning in both Adult and Youth Big Team categories—an impressive testament to the talent and promise of their young dancers. Revolution UPA (ESP) continued their dominance in the Youth Small Team category, now boasting two World and two European Championship titles. And finally, the hometown heroes Bracara Diamond brought the audience to its feet, proudly securing a Junior Big Team World Title for Portugal.

Watch the Replay on YouTube

Relive the highlights and experience the full magic of the 2025 WDSF World Championship Choreographic Latin on our official WDSF YouTube channel. Whether you missed the action or want to enjoy it all over again, the replay is now available.

A Message from the WDSF President

“The Choreographic discipline has shown once again its ability to connect creativity, teamwork, and emotion on the world stage. We are thrilled to see such strong participation and artistic growth, and we thank all those who made this remarkable event possible.”

— Shawn Tay, WDSF President

Thank You Braga

The WDSF extends its sincere thanks to Ana Cristina Silva, the Bracara Team, and all involved in the local organising committee for their outstanding work. We are also deeply grateful to the Federação Portuguesa de Dança Desportiva (FPDD) for their continuous support and dedication to growing DanceSport in Portugal and beyond.

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