Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # EEDA European Equality Dance Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://equalitydance.eu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://equalitydance.eu/news/) - [Results and photos from Valencia!](https://equalitydance.eu/results-and-photos-from-valencia/) - It was fabulous to see so many of you at the Gay Games in Valencia for the IFSSDA World Championships. Click on this post for links for the results and photos! - [EEDA Grand Slam 2026/27](https://equalitydance.eu/eeda-grand-slam-2026-27/) - EEDA is delighted to announce the launch of the Grand Slam 2026/27 which aims to encourage more couples to participate in some of the smaller European Competitions. Couples that enter at least three of the following seven competitions will be eligible for entry in the Grand Slam: Equality-Herbst-Turnier – 26th September 2026, Cologne, Germany UK Equality Open – 24th October - [EEDA Grand Slam 2025](https://equalitydance.eu/eeda-grand-slam-2025/) - EEDA is delighted to announce the launch of the Grand Slam 2025 which aims to encourage more couples to participate in some of the smaller European Competitions. Couples who enter at least three of the following five competitions will be eligible for entry in the Grand Slam: Pink Jukebox Trophy – 15th February 2025, London Rendez-Vous de Paris – - [ESSDA is now EEDA!](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-is-now-eeda/) - At its AGM on 18th August 2024, the members of the European Same-Sex Dance Association agreed changes to the association’s constitution to increase equity, diversity and inclusion within the organisation. As part of this, the association’s name was changed to the European Equality Dance Association (EEDA). The Board of EEDA are very excited by this development - [ESSDA AGM 2023 - 20th August 2023](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-2023-20th-august-2023/) - The ESSDA AGM 2023 will be held at 9:30am BST/10:30am CEST on Sunday 20th August. An invitation and agenda has already been sent to all paid-up members and a joining link and final supporting papers will be sent at least 24 hours before the AGM. If you have any questions or have not received the - [EuroGames Bern awarded ESSDA European Championship 2023](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-bern-awarded-essda-european-championship-2023/) - ESSDA and EuroGames Bern 2023 are delighted to announce that the European Same-Sex Dance Championship titles for 2023 will be awarded as part of the dance competition at the EuroGames Bern 2023. For more information, please see our joint statement. The dance competition will be held in Bern on the 27th and 28th of July 2023 - [ESSDA Membership 2023](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-membership-2023/) - ESSDA membership renewal can be done by banktransfer, Bank BELFIUS, IBAN BE74 0682 5100 4907, BIC GKCCBEBB Individual members € 10 Group members € 20 or € 30 - [2023-04-29 Open German Championship (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/2023-04-29-german-championship-de/) - On April 29th and 30th we welcome you in Berlin! (german) Die Deutsche Meisterschaft des Equality-Tanzsports findet zum 3. mal in Berlin statt: Nachdem 2005 die erste Deutsche Meisterschaft (noch vor Gründung des DVET) in Berlin ausgerichtet wurde, 2013 bereits die neunten, finden im nächsten Jahr die 17. Deutschen Meisterschaften als offenes Turnier wieder in - [2022-10-22 Vienna Dance Contest (AT)](https://equalitydance.eu/2022-10-22-vienna-dance-contest/) - Vienna Dance Contest 2022Samstag, 22. Oktober Venue: Haus der Begegnung LiesingPerchtoldsdorfer Str. 1, 1230 Wien, Österreich Internationales gleichgeschlechtliches Tanzturnier und PinkDance Night in Wien Haus der Begegnung Liesing, „Haus Muskath“, Liesinger Platz3, 1230 Wien Website: https://www.viennadancecontest.at - [2023-02-18 Pink Jukebox Trophy 2023 (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/2023-02-18-pink-jukebox-trophy-2023/) - The Pink Jukebox Trophy The 2023 Pink Jukebox Trophy will take place at Bishopsgate Institute on Saturday 18 February 2023, inviting same-sex couples from all over the world to compete in the Great Hall. For the first time ever, we also have Open categories to welcome all dance couples of our community. To comply with - [2022-11-12 Equality Open 2022 (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/2022-11-12-uk-equality-open-2022/) - The UK Equality Open will take place at The Triangle – Burgess Hill (just outside Brighton) for 2022. Our 3rd Same Sex and Equality Dance Competition in the UK. Visit our facebook page or website for more details and registration link #UKEO Details: Date: Sat 12/11/2022Event Category: European CompetitionsWebsite: https://www.equalitydance.co.uk Organiser: UK Equality Open Email: - [2023-04-08 Le Rendez-vous de Paris (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/2023-04-08-le-rendez-vous-de-paris/) - Welcome to the Rendez-Vous de Paris 2023 After the huge success of the dancesport competition of the Paris GayGames 2018 but also the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020-2021 edition, we are pleased to welcome each of you back in 2023 in Paris. The competition will include A-D categories in ballroom and latin for same-sex and - [2023-07-26 EuroGames in Bern (CH)](https://equalitydance.eu/2023-07-26-eurogames-in-bern-ch/) - From 26-07-2023 until 29-07-2023 Welcome to EuroGames in Bern! Website: EG2023 Registration: EuroGames Bern 2023 - [2022-07-02 Berlin Open 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/beitrag-loremipsum-de/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua. At vero eos et accusam et justo duo dolores et ea rebum. Stet clita kasd gubergren, no sea takimata sanctus est Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, - [European Champions 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/congratulations-to-our-new-european-champions-2022/) - Day1 of European Championship 2022 (granted by ESSDA) at EuroGames Nijmegen. Male Adult Latin Andy Jekel - Michael Bartsch (DE) Darren Whitby - Vishesh Mehta (UK) Grzegorz Dyrda - Rafael Chmiela (Poland) Female Adult Standard Diane Kleingarn - Claudia Reger (DE) Angelika Thumm - Julia Janssen (DE) Réka Flik - Anita Kozma (HU) Male Senior - [ESSDA AGM on 20 August 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-on-20-august-2022/) - See post below Make sure you pay your membership fee before 18 August 2022 to participate in this years AGM (online) The minutes will follow soon. Decision on European Championship Titles 2021 Copenhagen, Denmark : Thomas Bensch & Simone Biagini (GER), European Champion 2021 Senior Latin Men Line Felholt & Vibeke Sørensen (DEN), European Champion - [AGM on August 20th, 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-on-august-20th-2022-2/) - Make sure you pay your membership fee before 18 August 2022 to participate in this years AGM (online) The minutes will follow soon. Decision on European Championship Titles 2021 Copenhagen, Denmark : Thomas Bengsch & Simone Biagini (GER), European Champion 2021 Senior Latin Men Line Felholt & Vibeke Sørensen (DEN), European Champion 2021 Senior Latin - [AGM on August, 20th 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-on-august-20th-2022/) - The ESSDA board would like to announce that this year's annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 20th August 2022, at 10:00h (London time)/ 11:00h (Paris Time). The board has decided to hold the AGM via Zoom to enable as much participation as possible.. Mark Hebell (DE) stand for re-election an Tom Dane - [2022-07-27 EuroGames 2022 in Nijmegen (NL)](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2022-in-nijmegen-netherlands/) - EuroGames 2022 in Nijmegen - [EuroGames Nijmegen 2022 - Update](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-nijmegen-2022-update/) - All results can be found on www.nadb.nl/uitslagen-kalender All EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP pictures and top 3 results can be found on ESSDA Facebook page or the post below. - [Congratulations to our new European Champions 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/congratulations-to-our-new-european-champions/) - Day 1 of European Championship 2022 (granted by ESSDA) at EuroGames Nijmegen Male Adult Latin Andy Jekel - Michael Bartsch (DE) Darren Whitby - Vishesh Mehta (UK) Grzegorz Dyrda - Rafael Chmiela (Poland) Female Adult Standard Diane Kleingarn - Claudia Reger (DE) Angelika Thumm - Julia Janssen (DE) Réka Flk - Anita Kozma (HU) - [ESSDA Annual General Meeting & Elections for 2022](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-annual-general-meeting-elections-for-2021/) - The ESSDA board would like to announce that this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, 20 August 2022, at 10.00 h (London Time)/11.00 h (Paris Time). The board has decided to hold the AGM via Zoom to enable as much participation as possible. All agenda items will be covered within - [PARTICIPATE! - June 2021 FGG Newsletter](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced-2-4-2/) - Catchup with the latest news from the Federation of Gay Games - PARTICIPATE - June 2021 Newsletter: https://gaygames.org/resources/Documents/Participate!%20The%20Official%20Newsletter%20of%20the%20FGG.%20June%202021%20Edition.pdf - [PARTICIPATE! - FGG Newsletter](https://equalitydance.eu/participate-june-2021-fgg-newsletter/) - Catchup with the latest news from the Federation of Gay Games - PARTICIPATE - June 2021 Newsletter: https://gaygames.org/resources/Documents - [Equality Autumn Competition - Köln announced](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-autumn-competition-announced/) - TSC Mondial e.V. Köln is organising the next Equality Autumn Competition. It will take place on Sunday 17th of October 2021. Preliminary timetable: 11 am Classification Ballroom + all classes 2.30 pm Classification Latin + all classes appr. 6 pm End of Tournament For more information please visit the event listing: http://equalitydance.eu/event/equality-autumn-competition-cologne-2/ - [2021-10-17 Equality Autumn Cologne](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-autumn-competition-koeln-announced/) - TSC Mondial e.V. Köln is organising the next Equality Autumn Competition. it will take place on Sunday 17th of October 2021. - [PARTICIPATE! - May 2021 FGG Newsletter](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced-2-4/) - Catchup with the latest news from the Federation of Gay Games - PARTICIPATE - May 2021 Newsletter: https://gaygames.org/resources/Documents/May%202021%20Edition%20of%20Participate.pdf - [Vienna Dance Contest - UPDATE](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-update-2/) - The Vienna Dance Contest 2021 has been postponed to 22nd October 2022. In the middle of the 3rd Corona wave in Europe, the 4th Lockdown in Eastern Austria and in times of different international vaccination speeds, we, the organising team, have decided on 6th April 2021, not to hold the Vienna Dance Contest weekend in - [Vienna Dance Contest - UPDATE](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-update/) - The Vienna Dance Contest 2021 has been planned for the 16th October. The most of the main pilars are secured since autumn 2020: the venue, the DJ, the chair, the scruteneers to calculate the results. But we, the organising team, haven't made our mind up if we go ahead or not, as the future still - [PARTICIPATE! - March 2021 FGG Newsletter](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced-2-3/) - Catchup with the latest news from the Federation of Gay Games - PARTICIPATE - March 2021 Newsletter: https://gaygames.org/resources/Documents/Press%20Releases%20and%20Newsletters/PATICIPATE!%20Newsletter%20March%202021.pdf - [EGLSF Newsletter - February 2021](https://equalitydance.eu/eglsf-newsletter-february-2021/) - Check out all the latest information from the European Gay & Lesbian Sport Federation in their February 2021 Newsletter - [ESSDA Working Groups for 2021](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-working-groups-for-2021/) - At the last ESSDA AGM held in August 2020, we shared information on our current working groups that help support the great work of ESSDA. If you would like to join any of these working groups then please contact board@equalitydance.eu The current working groups and members are as follows: Showdance & Formation Competition Rules (inc. - [Virtual Pink Jukebox Update 7/3/21](https://equalitydance.eu/virtual-pink-jukebox-update-7-3-21/) - An update for the Virtual Pink Jukebox Trophy: Thank you to everyone who has entered this year's virtual Pink Jukebox Trophy. We've had many excellent submissions and the competiton is certainly hotting up. However, in light of ongoing restrictions in many countries, we have decided to extend the deadline for the film submissions to Sunday, - [News from EuroGames 2021 Copenhagen](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced-2-2/) - Six months to go! Thousands of athletes will compete at 2021 EuroGames in Copenhagen, and now you can add a Facebook frame to your profile picture! Go to your Facebook profile, click on your photo, then ‘Update profile picture’, and then ‘Add frame’. Just search for ‘Copenhagen 2021’ and you’ll find the frame. EuroGames registration - [PARTICIPATE! - February 2021 FGG Newsletter](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced-2/) - Please find attached a copy of the Federation of Gay Games’ most recent newsletter - PARTICIPATE! Welcome to the February 2021 Edition of Participate - [Gay Games 2026 - Site Selection Finalists Announced](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2026-site-selection-finalists-announced/) - The 2026 Gay Games XII host city shortlist vote by the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) General Assembly took place 31 Jan 2021 whittling it down from 8 to 3. FGG wishes to thank all eight bid cities who truly put forth wonderful bids that illuminated the Federation's principles, and we look forward to continuing - [Gay Games HK2022 Update](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-hk2022-update/) - Rewatch our January 2021 webinar: Exciting plans for 2021 Welcome to 2021. Join us in our first monthly webinar and hear the exciting plans we have in place for 2021 for the GGHK program; registration, sponsorship, contingency and how you can be involved. https://lnkd.in/gDiRhpA Get involved now:- Join our team as a volunteer- Become a - [Eurogames Copenhagen 2021 - Dancesport Competition](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-copenhagen-2021-dancesport-competition/) - The tournament for Ballroom Dancing will take place Tuesday, August 17 to Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hal C in Copenhagen. The tournament offers five different dance categories: Standard Latin 10-dance Showdance Handidance In Standard, Latin, and 10-dance, you can participate by dancing male-male, female-female, or all genders. In showdance, you can participate as a - [Eurogames 2021 Copenhagen](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2021-copenhagen/) - A note from EuroGames 2021 Copenhagen organisers, Pan Idraet!After years of planning, we’re now just nine months away from Copenhagen 2021, when we bring EuroGames to Copenhagen and Malmö alongside WorldPride. EuroGames 2021in Copenhagen is going ahead. The Copenhagen team has now published scenarios based on different pandemic situations next summer. Our focus remains on full delivery of tournaments and - [Queer Dance Camp 2020 - Cancellation](https://equalitydance.eu/queer-dance-camp-2020-cancellation/) - In September we had hoped that Corona would allow us to carry out this year’s Queer Dance Camp. In the meantime, infection numbers have soared. Not only Berlin, but actually all of Germany is a single “risk area” – not to mention other countries in Europe. Unfortunately, we cannot expect miracles from the current so - [New ESSDA Board 2020/21](https://equalitydance.eu/new-essda-board-2020-21/) - Name Role/Responsibility Country Marion Chambon Female Co-President FR Patrice Naudier Male Co-President FR Kai Andre Lillebø General Board Member NO Davy Brocatus Treasurer BE Patrick Sharkey Membership Officer UK Michal Vaníček Outreach Officer CZ Pete Meager Communications Officer UK Mark Hebell Secretary DE Welcome to your new board for 2020/21. - [The Pink Jukebox Trophy goes Virtual for 2021](https://equalitydance.eu/the-pink-jukebox-trophy-goes-virtual-for-2021/) - The Pink Jukebox Trophy is going virtual in 2021. To get us all dancing again and using all the gorgeous dance studios we have at our disposal, we would like to invite Same Sex Dance Couples from all over the world to submit video entries for the competition. There are also Solo Categories for those - [CANCELLED: Queer Dance Camp 2020](https://equalitydance.eu/queer-dance-camp-2020/) - Queer Dance Camp 2020 will take place 11. - 13.12.2020 With a heavy heart pinkballroom had to cancel the Berlin Open, but at the Queer Dance Camp 2020 the pinkies won't give in so easily. They thought about how they could implement the camp responsibly and created a specific hygiene concept. And they have - [Nordic Open 2020 - CANCELLATION](https://equalitydance.eu/nordic-open-2020-cancellation/) - Sadly due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, the Nordic Open 2020 has had no other option but to cancel this year’s competition in Norway. - [AGM Update](https://equalitydance.eu/agm-update/) - Firstly, we would like to thank all of our members who joined our online AGM on Saturday 29th August 2020, your participation was much appreciated. Following the AGM, we would like to update our membership with the following: Both Piia Korpi and PJ McLeod stood down from the Board at the AGM and we would - [ESSDA AGM Documents](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-documents/) - We have now uploaded all the documents you need for the upcoming AGM on Saturday 29th August 14:00 (GMT). Members have been sent the zoom login details to join on the day. If you are a PAID member for 2020 and have not received the login details, please contact membership@equalitydance.eu The documents for this years - [Newly Established IFSSDA Competition Rules](https://equalitydance.eu/newly-established-ifssda-competition-rules/) - We are pleased to announce that the IFSSDA Competition Rules have been approved by its member organizations (ESSDA, IAGLCWDC, and NASSPDA). These rules are the collaborative result from the fusion of the three organizations' competition rules and will be applicable to the 2021 World Dancesport Pride Cup held in Orlando and the 2022 World Championships held - [UK Equality Open Reschedules to 2021!](https://equalitydance.eu/uk-equality-open-reschedules-to-2021/) - Following the COVID pandemic, the UKEO team have decided to reschedule the UK Equality Open in Manchester until next year on Saturday 20th November 2021. Whilst the team are saddened to be moving yet another competition, it is the only decision they can make during such difficult and uncertain times. The website is updated with - [ESSDA Annual General Meeting & Elections for 2020](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-annual-general-meeting-elections-for-2020/) - The ESSDA board would like to announce that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 29th August 2020 at 14.00 GMT Due to the cancellation of all international tournaments it has been decided to hold the AGM via Zoom to enable as much participation as possible. All agenda items will be covered within - [Le Rendez-Vous de Paris 2021 sets a new date!](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-2021-sets-a-new-date/) - Welcome to the Rendez-Vous de Paris 2021 After the huge success of the dancesport competition of the Paris GayGames 2018 but also the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020 edition, weare pleased to welcome each of you back in 2021 in Paris. The competition will include A-D categories in ballroom and latin forsame-sex and mixed couples. - [Berlin Open 2020 - CANCELLATION](https://equalitydance.eu/berlin-open-2020-cancellation/) - BERLIN OPEN CANCELLATION 20.6.2020 Quote from Pinkballroom Berlin: ‘We haded, we hoped we banged, and some maybe even prayed.... and now it's still time: Due to the Corona pandemic and the related restrictions, we say the 19. Open Berlin Championships for Women and Women's and Men's couples in the standard and Latin American dances on - [Eurogames 2020 Düsseldorf - Currently Postponed](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2020-dusseldorf-currently-postponed/) - EUROGAMES 2020 IN DÜSSELDORF POSTPONED Yesterday evening, the German government decided to extend the ban on large gatherings and events until August 31st 2020, in their bid to halt the spread of the coronavirus. This effectively puts an end to hosting the Düsseldorf 2020 EuroGames at the dates initially previewed – August 5th - 9th. - [Showdance Rules - Members Consultation](https://equalitydance.eu/showdance-rules-memberconsultation/) - Following work undertaken by an appointed “Showdance Rules Sub-Committee” (which included interested parties from both European Showdance Teams and International Dancing Organisations), we have complied a “DRAFT” version of new rules ready to be accepted by the membership at the next AGM. If you wish comment on the proposed rules, the consultation will run until - [Vienna Dance Contest 2020 - CANCELLATION](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-cancelled/) - The Vienna Dance Contest, International equality same-sex dance competition and Pink Dance Night in Vienna, Austria 17th October 2020 is cancelled! Next Vienna Dance Contest mid October 2021. Due to the uncertainty of how the situation due to the Covid19 crisis will develop in all respects for us and for all of you in the long - [Le Rendez Vous 2020 CANCELLATION](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-2020-cancellation/) - Important message. Hello to all.We regret to announce the cancellation of the Paris appointment of April 11, in the face of the Covid-19 virus and the measures taken. Pascale,For Rainbow Evidanse - [DVET Announcement: German Open 2020 CANCELLATION](https://equalitydance.eu/dvet-announcement-german-open-2020-cancellation/) - !!!IMPORTANT!!! On March 19th, 2020 the board of DVET decided to cancel the German Open Championships in May 2020 due to the corona pandemic. We feel very sorry and we hope none of you have any inconvenience because of this. Maybe the German Open Championships can take place at a later time in 2020. We - [Keep Safe...Keep Dancing!](https://equalitydance.eu/keep-safe-keep-dancing/) - The ESSDA Board would encourage you all to STAY HOME and STAY SAFE during the coming days and weeks. The welfare of our wonderful community is of course of utmost importance during this time. We would also encourage you to stay fit and healthy and there are a wide range of online class you can - [World Dancesport Pride Cup Postponed](https://equalitydance.eu/world-dancesport-pride-cup-postponed/) - Unfortunately we bring you the following statement from the President of NASSPDA: ‘The World Dancesport Pride Cup sanctioned by IFSSDA and to be held in Orlando in June 2020 has been postponed either to October 2020 (to be determined) or until next year’ We hope to see the competition rescheduled in the not too distant - [POSTPONED: Pride Cup 2020](https://equalitydance.eu/the-pride-cup-2020-ifssda-world-cup/) - June 5, 6, 7 2020 The Marriott World Centre, Orlando, FL Welcome to the World Pride Cup - Dancesport hosted by the KindRED Pride Foundation. We are looking forward to Ballroom and Country/Western Dancers from all over the world competing in the World Pride Cup during Gay Disney. Please check www.thepridecup.com for Registration Info, Schedules, - [Eurogames 2020 Press Release: 01/02/2020](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2020-press-release-01-02-2020/) - Joint press release by EuroGames 2020, ESSDA and DVET Feb 1,2020 Stronger together:EuroGames 2020, ESSDA und DVET align for Dancing in 2020 Equality Dance Sport has been an integral part of EuroGames and Gay Games for many years. The competitions are always characterized by a high quality and attractiveness for the spectators. To guarantee this - [The 1st UK Equality Open - A Huge Success!](https://equalitydance.eu/the-1st-uk-equality-open-a-huge-success/) - The very first UK Equality Open (UKEO). took place in Wimborne, Dorset on Saturday 16th November 2019 - [ESSDA Board Update](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-board-update/) - Following a Board meeting that has taken placed since the AGM in Rome, the following roles exist within the board for 2019/20. There will be further updates to come in respect of the new working groups that were agreed upon at the AGM and we will communicate these once they have been fully recruited to: - [All road lead to Rome!](https://equalitydance.eu/all-road-lead-to-rome/) - As our European dance community makes it way to Rome for Eurogames 2019, we would like to wish everyone a safe journey and an enjoyable dance competition. Please feel free to post your photos, video and results on our Facebook page as usual for the rest of our community to share whom couldn’t be there - [When in Rome..... Don’t get lost!](https://equalitydance.eu/when-in-rome-dont-get-lost/) - So with just under a week left to go, there are some very important updates you need to know. Firstly, there has been a provisional start list published on the Dancesport website. Registration has not been easy this year and the dancesport team are working hard to try and fathom out the Italian system, but - [Eurogames Mixed Competitions CANCELLED!](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-mixed-competitions-cancelled/) - Click below to hear more from the Competition Organisers... http://romaeurogames-dance.eu/en/ - [Le Rendez Vous - NEW DATE!](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-new-date/) - [ESSDA AGM 2019 - Rome](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-agm-2019-rome/) - Please note we have now posted on this website the documents for the ESSDA AGM 2019, which will be held in Rome on Saturday 13th July at 15:00 (CET). Venue: TBC The documents include the Agenda for the 2019 AGM, the minutes from the 2018 AGM and the Board Nominations for the 2019 Elections. We - [Le Rendez Vous de Paris 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-2019/) - Last weekend played host to another successful competition run by Rainbow Evidanse at Gymnase Japy (home to the 10. Gay Games in 2018). The competition saw representation from not only France, but the United Kingdom, Norway, Poland, Finland and Germany. It was a thoroughly enjoyable competition and fantastic to be back in the very heart - [TAG 2019 - A UK Perspective](https://equalitydance.eu/tag-2019-a-uk-perspective/) - Photography: Jonathan Alk Between 27th - 30th March 2019 we saw host to the 2nd Tel Aviv Games in Israel and this year was a very special year for many of our supporters. For the first time Same-Sex Dancesport was part of the programme and the overall event had increased to seven sports, making it - [Le Rendez-vous de Paris announces date for 2020!](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-announces-date-for-2020/) - Further information can be found on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/585638515248281/ - [Equality Autumn Competition Cologne - 06/10/2019](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-autumn-competition-cologne-06-10-2019/) - The TSC Mondial e.V. Cologne invites all female and male dance couples to their open Ballroom and Latin competition on the 06th of October 2019 in the classes C / B / A. In addition there will be a try-out competition for social dancers who have the possibility to take part in an extra competition. If - [Equality Dance Competition Frankfurt, DE](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-dance-competition-frankfurt-de/) - This year, already for the 31st time the FVV Frankfurt (the big LGBT - sports club in the Rhine-Main area) organizes its XMAS tournament at the beginning of the Advent season. This year over 1,000 participants from all over Europe are expected to a fun-packed event full of sport and social occasions. We’re excited to - [ESSDA Board decision following the EGLSF Annual General Assembly held 15th - 17th March 2019 in Budapest:](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-board-decision-following-the-eglsf-annual-general-assembly-held-15-17th-march-2019-in-budapest/) - Eurogames Roma 2019 Update As most of you are probably aware there have been great concerns over Eurogames Roma 2019 and as such the EGLSF called for a members vote on various aspects of the games that were currently unsatisfactory to both the EGLSF and its Members. As part of this membership vote, online registration - [European Championships / Eurogames Roma 2019 Pre-Announcement](https://equalitydance.eu/european-championships-eurogames-roma-2019-pre-announcement/) - We would first like to share with you all that the ESSDA board has been working tirelessly over recent months to try and organise the 2019 European Championships in partnership with Eurogames Roma. There have been weekly conference calls between both parties to try to clarify expectations from both sides and to ensure that the - [Registration has started for the Berlin Open 04.05.2019](https://equalitydance.eu/registration-has-started-for-the-berlin-open-04-05-2019/) - After celebrating its 20th jubilee and the 5th Queer Dance Camp pinkballroom and now organizes the 18th Berlin Open Dance Competitions for Women and Men Couples in Latin & Ballroom in 2019. We are glad to welcome amazing dancers from all over Europe, the fantastic audience, glad faces at each side…. It is not only - [Dancing in Tel Aviv! March 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/dancing-in-tel-aviv-march-2019/) - Coming up soon is the Tel Aviv Games! 28th - 30th March 2019, Israel. TAG2019 are delighted to have dance as part of their programme and have a great venue waiting for us to dance in. There is a great selection of Hosted Housing available and you can apply for great hotel deals on the - [EUROGAMES 2019 UPDATE:](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2019-update/) - We would like to share an update with you regarding the Eurogames in Rome 2019. We have now received a draft agreement from Team Rome to host the European Championships and we are currently setting up a joint conference call between ESSDA and 'Team Roma' to discuss the finer detail and ensure a successful and - [TAG 2019 Dancesport Competition: 28-29 March 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/tag-2019-dancesport-competition-28-29-march-2019/) - After an amazing experience in 2017, we are glad to invite you to the 2nd LGBT Multi-sports Tournament in Tel Aviv, Israel, hosted by the Tel Aviv LGBT Sports Club and the Tel Aviv Municipality. Athletes from around the world will compete in the swimming pool, Tennis courts, Basketball and Volleyballs court, the Soccer fields - [Successful Equality Dancing in Koln!](https://equalitydance.eu/successful-equality-dancing-in-koln/) - Sunday 28th October brought our European dance community the Autumn Equality Competition at TSC Mondial e.V in Koln. If you would like to see the results of all categories then please refer to the DVET website click here Well done to everyone who took part, please feel free to share your photos and videos on - [12th Rainbow Trophy - The results are in!](https://equalitydance.eu/12th-rainbow-trophy-the-results-are-in/) - Congratulations to everyone who competed this weekend at the 12th Rainbow Trophy in Hannover. Couples came from all over Europe to compete for these very special trophies! If you have any photos or videos from the event then please feel free to upload them to our Facebook Page for all to see! Results can be - [Rainbow Trophy - Just seven days to register!](https://equalitydance.eu/rainbow-trophy-just-seven-days-to-register/) - Tanzart Hannover welcomes you to celebrate the 12th Rainbow-Trophy in the wonderful premises of the Tanzhaus Bothe in Hanover on 24 November 2018. Many of you already had the pleasure to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and exciting competitions of the Rainbow Trophies of the past years. Two years ago we had celebrated our 11th anniversary - [UK Fun Competition 2019 takes London to the floor!](https://equalitydance.eu/uk-fun-competition-2019-takes-london-to-the-floor/) - Saturday 6thOctober brought us the 14thAnnual UK Fun Competition at the delightful Rivoli Ballroom in South East London. This year, a staggering 90 entrants participated in this fun packed afternoon of ballroom, Latin, sequence and line dancing, some of them for the very first time! Read more by clicking here - [Vienna Dance Contest 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-2019/) - Last weekend was home to the Vienna Dance Contest 2018. Recently, we heard from organiser, Roswitha Wetschka about the event and she shared her thoughts with us all: "In the name of the organizing team a big thank you to everybody at the Vienna Dance Contest last weekend! To all dancers for being so joyful - [UK Equality Open 2019 - HOLD THE DATE!](https://equalitydance.eu/uk-equality-open-2019-says-hold-the-date/) - The UK Equality Open will debut in Bournemouth for 2019. Our first Same Sex and Equality Dance Competition in the UK. The aim is to enhance the same sex dance community profile and encourage new competitive couples outside of London with this first International Competition in the South West, a place very well known - ['Le Rendez Vous' announces their next comp for 2019!](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-announces-their-next-comp-for-2019/) - Rainbow Evidanse are pleased to announce that Le Rendez Vous 2019 will be held at the Gymnase Japy on Saturday 18th May 2019. They are excited to welcome you back to the same venue as the 10. Gay Games and will again have the following categories for Men, Women and Mixed Couples: Standard/Ballroom (MM/WW/MW/WM) Latin - [ESSDA wants to hear from YOU!](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-wants-to-hear-from-you/) - The new ESSDA Board would love to engage and involve our supporters and followers much more and have therefore put together a VERY quick and easy survey which we are hoping you will take 30 seconds to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/65T7FCX **If you are already an ESSDA member then please wait for a different survey to hit - [Pink Jukebox Trophy - Saturday 16th February 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/pink-jukebox-trophy-saturday-16th-february-2019/) - The London Open Championships for Same Sex couples to celebrate the Pink Jukebox's 23rd Birthday. For more information please click here - [Equality Autumn Content - Sunday 28th October 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-autumn-content-sunday-28th-october-2018/) - The TSC Mondial e.V. Cologne invites all female and male dance couples to their open Standard- and Latin Competition on Sunday the 28th of October. Classes C/B/A and Starter-Classes. - [12th Rainbow Trophy, Hannover - Saturday 24th November 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/12th-rainbow-trophy-hannover-saturday-24th-november-2018/) - Tanzart Hannover welcomes you to celebrate the 12th Rainbow-Trophy in the wonderful premises of the Tanzhaus Bothe in Hanover on 24 November 2018. Many of you already had the pleasure to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and exciting competitions of the Rainbow Trophies of the past years. Two years ago we had celebrated our 11th anniversary - [Nordic Open - Helsinki - Sunday 30th December](https://equalitydance.eu/nordic-open-helsinki-sunday-30th-december/) - Nordic Open 2018 is an international same-sex dance competition, first time in Finland! There will be full A-D categories in both standard and latin for same-sex couples and mixed couples. Also show group competition is included. In addition to the competition, there will also be other social activities, to make the best out of your - [Vienna Dance Contest - Saturday 20th October 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-saturday-20th-october-2018/) - Welcome to the 12th Vienna Dance Contest, the international Equality Dance Competition, with Pink Dance Night in the evening, all on 20th of October 2018! Info, tickets and registration on https://www.viennadancecontest.at/en Location of the competition: Haus Muskath, Liesinger Platz 3, 1023 Vienna, like in the first 9 years. Resis.danse, sistaDance u.a. laden Euch herzlich ein: - [UK Fun Competition - Saturday 6th October 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/uk-fun-competition-saturday-6th-october-2018/) - The UK Fun Competition is an informal and fun practice competition for starter, beginner and improver same-sex couples. The event is intended to be a fun practice competition without the pressure of larger international competitions, it is therefore particularly suitable for starters, beginners and improvers--so find a partner and come have a go! There will - [1. Taunus Cup - TSC Fischbach e.V](https://equalitydance.eu/1-taunus-cup-tsc-fischbach-e-v/) - Congratulations to 1. Taunus Cup for their very first competition on Saturday 29th September. The organisers told us today: "We are so happy about the day, our results and the great atmosphere. Everybody gave us such a nice feedback for this wonderful tournament." ESSDA are delighted the competition was such a success - [Duessel-Cup : Saturday 13th April 2019](https://equalitydance.eu/dussel-cup-saturday-13th-april-2019/) - We are pleased to announce that the TSC. Contakt Equality Tournament will be part of the Dussel-Cup, the Gay and Lesbian Multisport event in Dusseldorf. (This is part of their preparation for the Eurogames in 2020). The Competition will be held on Saturday 13th September 10.00am - 6.00pm (subject to change) at the Boston Club - [EGLSF - August Newsletter 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/eglsf-august-newsletter-2018/) - To view the EGLSF (European Gay & Lesbain Sports Federation) August Newsletter please click here - [Norwegian Equality Open 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/norwegian-equality-open-2018/) - Marianka Swain reports on the inaugural Norwegian Equality Open 2018. On June 23, Norway held its very firstsame-sex dance competition, the Norwegian Equality Open, at the beautiful Gamle Logen hall in the heart of Oslo. Click here to read more... - [*New: 1. Taunus Dance Cup - Saturday 29th September](https://equalitydance.eu/new-1-taunus-dance-cup-saturday-29th-september/) - We look forward to welcoming you to the 1. Taunus Dance Cup for female and male couples in ballroom and latin dancing for the very first time in Kelkheim, Germany. The tournament will be part of the traditional Taunus-Tanz-Tage which will take place for the 36th time this year. There will be competitions from D - [10. Gay Games - Final Results (including preliminary rounds)](https://equalitydance.eu/10-gay-games-final-results-including-preliminary-rounds/) - Dear Members, Paris 2018 have now shared the comprehensive results with us for both pre-liminary rounds and finals for all competitions held from Tuesday 7th August 2018 through to Friday 10th August 2018: Tuesday 7th August Wednesday 8th August Thursday 9th August Friday 10th August Should you have any questions regarding the results, - [Paris 2018 - about to start](https://equalitydance.eu/paris-2018-about-to-start/) - Today the practice sessions start on the venue Gymanse Japy. The schedule is as follows: Ballroom 10.00-11.30 Latin 11.30-13.00 Showdance Couples 13.00 - 17.00 (Booked in advance ONLY) Ballroom 17.00-18.30 Latin 18.30-20.00 Handidance 20.00 - 22.00 Competitor registration tomorrow (Tuesday) starts at 8am. The competition starts at 9.30. The schedule for the dance competitions starting - [ESSDA New Starters Booklet](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-new-starters-booklet/) - For all same-sex dancers who think about taking part in competitions or are just unsure about it, our board member responsible for marketing Trix created a booklet with a lot of useful information about your first start. And even if you have already competed you might find some new and helpful information. ESSDA wants to - [2018's Membership Fee - Payment Options](https://equalitydance.eu/2018s-membership-fee-payment-options/) - With respect to membership payments, voting and candidacy for an ESSDA board position: only paid-up members have voting rights and are eligible for a board position. ESSDA members who haven't done so yet can renew their membership by paying the amount involved. Deadline for membership payments: on Monday 23 July the money needs to be - [GG Paris 2018 - Registration is still open](https://equalitydance.eu/fgg-paris-registration-is-still-open/) - Note that you can still register for the dance competitions at the GayGames in Paris. Find all information on the Paris 2018 website. The deadline for registrations is scheduled for 30 June 2018. It is important that you upload a signed "Certificate of Fitness and Aptitude" on the registration page on 30th of June latest. - [Eurogames Schedule](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-schedule/) - For your long-term planning you might find the following overview helpful: Eurogames XVII - Rome, IT (11-13th July 2019) Eurogames XVIII - Dusseldorf, DE (5-9th August 2020) Eurogames XIX- Copenhagen, DK (2021) As far as the Eurogames in Duesseldorf and Copenhagen are concerned, we are happy to have experienced organizers of same-sex dancing competitions involved - [GDPR Compliance](https://equalitydance.eu/gdpr-compliance/) - Unlike most websites we don't use any techniques such as cookies or plugins to follow or analyze our users' behaviour. The facebook link to our group only leads to our group-site and only if you did not log out of facebook before you will be logged in to our fb group page. So our page - [Nordic Open 2018 in Finland announced](https://equalitydance.eu/nordic-open-2018-in-finland-announced/) - Dear dancers, it’s official: There will be Nordic Open in Finland on December 30 and the New Year’s Ball the next evening! The competition will be organized by Dance Club Vakita in close cooperation with Finnish same sex -dancers. We hope to have great participation and will organize also hosted housing for the dancers. So - [PJ Trophy - Possibility to pay your ESSDA membership fee](https://equalitydance.eu/pj-trophy-possibility-to-pay-your-essda-membership-fee/) - Due to the high transfer costs for the payment of the membership fee (from non-Euro countries) we offer the payment in cash during the PJ Trophy. The yearly membership fee is 10€ or 10£. New members are also welcome. - [Autumn Dance Comp in Cologne 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/autumn-dance-comp-in-cologne-2018/) - Once again the organizers of the Cologne dance sports club TSC Mondial welcome same-sex dance couples to their competition on Sunday the 28th of Octobre. - [Vienna Dance Contest - 2018](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-2018/) - The 12th Vienna Dance Contest will take place on the 20th Oct 2018. Find more information on the FB event page and on the organizers' website. - [First 2018's Results](https://equalitydance.eu/first-2018s-results/) - For the 15th time - as a good old tradition - the first competition in our competition calendar was the Grand-Prix in Düsseldorf. The results can be found on our 2018 result page. We are already looking forward towards 2020 when the Eurogames will be held in Düsseldorf and the experienced TSC conTakt Düsseldorf e.V. - [Taunus Equality Dance Cup - Competition near Frankfurt](https://equalitydance.eu/taunus-equality-dance-cup-competition-near-frankfurt/) - 29/09/2018 - Save the Date! Another competition has been announced for the Autumn of 2018. The German Dance Sport Club TSC Fischbach will organize for the first time a same-sex dance competition in Kelkheim near Frankfurt. (20km from Frankfurt Airport) The venue will be the spacious ballroom in "Stadthalle Kelkheim". - [Happy New Year!](https://equalitydance.eu/happy-new-year/) - ESSDA wishes all members, dancers, adjudicators and supporters a happy 2018! Our anniversary year ended with the Nordic Open in Copenhagen (the results can be found here) and the new year will have many interesting competitions and events in store. 2018 starts with the competition in Düsseldorf, Germany and apart from the "classics" like the - [Competition in Dresden cancelled - Welcome to Munich](https://equalitydance.eu/competition-in-dresden-cancelled-welcome-to-munich/) - This year's competition on the 24th of March 2018 in Dresden has been cancelled by the organizers. BUT: Team Munich and Savoy Munich stepped into the breach and will organize the 2nd Munich Equality Dance Competiiton on this same date. Sorry for all who have already booked or planned their journey to Dresden. Hopefully you - [Team Match Competition in Zurich](https://equalitydance.eu/team-match-competition-in-zurich/) - Since the Swiss Open in Zurich has been cancelled for this year, there will be a Club/Team Competition on November 18th with mixed and same-sex couples. If you'd like to compete please get in contact by email: administration@ttz.ch - [EC 2017 - youtube Video Channel and Photo Sites](https://equalitydance.eu/ec-2017-youtube-video-channel-and-photo-sites/) - You can find videos on most of the EC competition on the DVET video channel. Find photos e.g. on the following sites: AR Fotographie Karla Pixeljäger Dante Jürgen van Buer René Bolcz (Thursday afternoon & Saturday) Marion Borris olaf-ist.net - [ESSDA's 10th anniversary Grand Slam - Final Results](https://equalitydance.eu/essdas-10th-anniversary-grand-slam-final-results/) - After the European Championship as the fourth Grand Slam competition (together with London Pink Jukebox Trophy, Les rendez-vous de Paris and the German Open Championships) we could honor the couples with the best combined results: Women Latin 1st Ute Graffenberger / Marina Hüls DE 1st Piia Korpi / Santra Rinne FI 3rd Miriam Meister / - [EC Results](https://equalitydance.eu/ec-results-27-08-2017/) - All results can now be found on the EC-2017 homepage. Please note that the showdance competition results will be added as soon as possible. - [Let the ESSDA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017 begin!](https://equalitydance.eu/let-the-essda-european-championships-2017-begin/) - [Information on the European Championships](https://equalitydance.eu/information-on-the-european-championship/) - .... only a few hours left until the European Championships in Berlin will start!!!! Some helpful shortcuts to the European Championships website: Schedule Starter's List Practice Sessions Location And you will find more useful information on the EC website in English and in German. We hope to meet you in Berlin as a competitor, adjudicator, - [Register for the European Championships in Berlin](https://equalitydance.eu/register-for-the-european-championship-in-berlin/) - Find all information on the ESSDA European Championships 2017 on the website http://www.equalitydance-ec-2017.info/en. You will find all valuable information on this website. Please register as early as possible: Register Form. Fees for individual ESSDA members are 40€ for one competition and 50€ for more than one competition. Non-ESSDA members have to pay 5€ more. Note - [Updates for Competition Rules and AGM Minutes](https://equalitydance.eu/updates-for-competition-rules-and-agm-minutes/) - The AGM Minutes from Helsinki are now online as well as the updated Same-Sex Dancing Competition Rules with the topics discussed in Stockholm and Helsinki. Note that this year's AGM will take place during the European Championship in Berlin. The meeting is currently scheduled on Sunday, 30th July 2017, between 10 and 11 a.m. at - [Miami Outgames Alternative Dance Event](https://equalitydance.eu/miami-outgames-alternative-dance-event/) - The scorecards for the Dance Event in Miami can be found here: 2017 Out Games Scoresheets A big thank you to all who made this event possible. - ["HOT NEWS" for all dancers & friends in Miami](https://equalitydance.eu/hot-news-for-all-dancers-friends-in-miami/) - After all the bad news that received us from Miami we can announce that it was possible to organize at least some dance competitions and events in Miami DANCE COMPETITION – MIAMI 2017 Location : Hilton Double Tree (same venue) To all dancers, NASSPDA – ESSDA – IAGLCWDC (IFSSDA) will be organizing a social event - [Grand Slam Results after 3 Comps](https://equalitydance.eu/grand-slam-results-after-3-comps/) - Finally the rankings for the Grand Slam are ready for publishing. All couples who have already danced at least two competitions (Pink Jukebox in London, Rendez-vous de Paris, German Open) are in this ranking - by participating in the European Championship in Berlin they have the chance to get into the final ranking. We hope - [Results of the Danube Dance Festival are online](https://equalitydance.eu/results-of-the-danube-dance-festival-are-online/) - Find the results of the first same-sex dance competition in Linz, Austria on the organizer's website TSC Wechselschritt Linz. - [ESSDA's 10th anniversary Grand Slam](https://equalitydance.eu/essdas-10th-anniversary-grand-slam/) - Now three of four competitions have been danced. We will publish the preliminary ranking before the last competition of the Grand Slam until the 7th of May. The results of the London, Paris and the German Open in Fürth can be found on our results site. The rules for the combined ranking can be found - [Next Stop Munich](https://equalitydance.eu/next-stop-munich/) - We wish good luck to all competitors for next week's competition in beautiful Munich. Thanks to the organizers to set up this first same-sex dance competition at Munich's Savoy Club. For more information follow the link on the picture. Results - [Let us celebrate ESSDA's 10th Anniversary](https://equalitydance.eu/let-us-celebrate-essdas-10th-anniversary-2/) - 2007 - 2017 time to celebrate! Read all about our anniversary specials. - [Let us celebrate ESSDA's 10th Anniversary](https://equalitydance.eu/let-us-celebrate-essdas-10th-anniversary/) - 2017 will be an extra special year because ESSDA has its 10th anniversary and we would like to celebrate this together with you. We prepared several highlights to make this a special year for same-sex dancing in Europe and we count on your participation: ESSDA 10th anniversary Grand Slam As a 10th anniversary special we - [ESSDA 10th anniversary Grand Slam](https://equalitydance.eu/essda-10th-anniversary-grand-slam/) - As a 10th anniversary special we will be awarding four Grand Slam titles for same-sex dance couples in 2017! This will be based on a combined result from the following European competitions for adult male and female couples: - the PJ in London on 18 February - Le Rendez-vous de Paris on 15 April - - [10 years of ESSDA same-sex dancing visual and visible](https://equalitydance.eu/10-years-of-essda-same-sex-dancing-visual-and-visible/) - We would like to show the world what 10 years of same-sex dancing has meant for dancers and spectators. We’re asking members to send us same-sex dance pictures from the last 10 years which can be displayed on the ESSDA website this year. So dive into your picture collection and send your most memorable picture - [Reduced Competitors Fee for EC 2017 in Berlin](https://equalitydance.eu/reduced-competitors-fee-for-ec-2017-in-berlin/) - First-time competitors and showdance-in-teams-only competitors at EC 2017 in Berlin DVET and ESSDA together will award a grant of €10 to your participation fee if the EC 2017 in Berlin is your first same-sex dance competition or if you only participate in the showdance-for-teams competition! This subsidy will be granted on the basis of a - [ESSDA's new slogan](https://equalitydance.eu/essdas-new-slogan/) - Help us find a new slogan for ESSDA and win free entry to the European Championships! "Taking same-sex dancing into the future" has served us well. Now the future has arrived, however, it's time for a new mission statement that reflects our progress and vision. That's where you come in. We're asking members to send - [Upcoming Competitions in Zurich and Hanover](https://equalitydance.eu/zurich-and-hanover/) - The next Saturday the annual competition in Zurich, Switzerland organized by time2dance takes place. Find all information on the time2dance website. Note that there will be a practice session on Friday, 18th at time2dance, Binzstrasse 9, 8045 Zürich. Just one Saturday later the Hanover Rainbow Trophy takes place. The registration is definitely closed now. Nobody - [Equality Dancing - The (limited) liberty of dancing out of line](https://equalitydance.eu/equality-dancing-the-limited-liberty-of-dancing-out-of-line/) - Lula Witzescher an activist for all topics regarding equality and also a dancer wrote for the programme of Berlin Open 2016 her observations and thoughts about same-sex dance competitions. Since it has caused quite some controversy and discussion already at Berlin Open, pinkballroom (the organizers of next year's European Championship) are now presenting the text - [Good News From Munich](https://equalitydance.eu/good-news-from-munich/) - The Dancesport Club Savoy in Munich invites to the first International Equality Dance Competition in Standard and Latin. There will be also a fun competition for social dancers. Schedule your trip to Munich for the 18th of March 2017. Depending on the number of participants there might be separated competitions for male and female couples. - [Brighton Diversity Games 2017](https://equalitydance.eu/brighton-diversity-games-2017/) - The Brighton Diversity Games will include an Same-Sex Dance Competition on the 8th of July 2017. The competition will comprise of same-sex dance couples in classes A to D in both Ballroom and Latin. There will also be a starter level in both categories. Check back for further detail as we get nearer the date. - [Le Rendez-Vous de Paris 2017 - Rescheduled](https://equalitydance.eu/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-2017-rescheduled/) - Rainbow Evidanse, the organizers of the annual competition "Le Rendez-Vous de Paris", took all efforts to present the competition in 2017 at the same venue as for the Gay Games dance competitions in 2018. So the organizers will have the chance - to have a better idea on how to arrange the venue - to - [New Competition Calendars](https://equalitydance.eu/competition-calendar-2016/) - After the EuroGames you might plan your travels and holidays for the next competitions. To get an overview over the European Same-Sex-Dance competitions you can now find in the menu Competitions & Events > European Competitions a new submenu with competition calendars for the whole year. Of course only the second half year of 2016 - [European Championships 2016 - Now it's history](https://equalitydance.eu/european-championships-2016-now-its-history/) - The last day of the dance competitions of the EuroGames have finished. On the final day the Adult in the competitions for Male Standard and Female Latin the European Championships went to the couples Adult Male Standard: Alex Zischka & Stefan Lehner (FR) Adult Female Latin: Kelly Monshouwer & Liejette Spindler (NL) Find all results - [EuroGames 2016 - Second Competition Day](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2016-second-competition-day/) - Today was the day of the Senior Dancers and the Adult 10-Dancers. The audience enjoyed also some frightening and moving show dances. Due to the changed rules for the granting of titles for the European Championships it was the first time that all places 1 to 6 (regardless of the class a couple was classified - [Eurogames 2016 - First Competition Day](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2016-first-competition-day/) - The first new European Champions 2016 are crowned! The Senior 10-Dance (male and female) couples started today and afterwards the Standard Ladies and the Latin Men competed for medals and the title of ESSDA European Champions. Senior Male 10-Dance European Champions: Gerhard Hummel & Bernd Müller (DE) Senior Female 10-Dance European Champions: Almut Freund & - [The lion doesn't sleep tonight in Helsinki](https://equalitydance.eu/eg_2016_day_0/) - The EuroGames 2016 were declared open this afternoon by the mayor of Helsinki. So we are looking forward to three days of same-sex dance competitions including the A-Class Competitions as the ESSDA European Championships. Today the practicing sessions took place at the venue. It is not easy to add a touch of class to a - [Detailed Schedule for EuroGames](https://equalitydance.eu/updated-schedule-for-eurogames/) - The updated final schedule for the EuroGames Dance Competitions is now online. You can now download a printer-friendly one page schedule (and the same as a two pages pdf-schedule) with the planned competition levels and times for the three days of dance competitions. There might be minor changes to the schedule due to level sizes - [Final Participants List for EuroGames 2016](https://equalitydance.eu/final-participants-list-for-eurogames-2016/) - Last Tuesday the registration for the EuroGames dance competitions ended. The final participants list can be downloaded here: EuroGames Helsinki 2016 Participants List We are proud to welcome couples from Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, the UK and also from Australia and the United States. If anyone does not - [Hel Yeah!](https://equalitydance.eu/hel-yeah/) - We are looking forward to meet you at the EuroGames in Helsinki. For your quick orientation: the most important sights and sports venues can be found in the map below: Audience entry with athlete’s, visitor’s or day pass. You can collect a day pass from the accreditation office in the EuroGames Village. The starting lists - [No need for words](https://equalitydance.eu/no-need-for-words/) - Thank you Supadance - [Social Dance Event in Helsinki](https://equalitydance.eu/social-dance-event-in-helsinki/) - On Saturday 2nd of July from 19:00 till 21:00 hrs in Hercules Club, Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21 B, 2nd floor. Welcome to dance, meet dance people and just relax - Hercules is the largest Gay Night Club in Nordic Countries! Charge for garderobe/entrance is 3 €. After the Dance Gala you are welcome to enjoy Hercules - [Vacancy in ESSDA board / AGM in Helsinki](https://equalitydance.eu/vacancy-in-essda-board/) - At the AGM in Helsinki the (re-)elections for the board will take place. There is one vacancy. An easy way of getting acquainted with being part of the ESSDA board is to become a general board member. You can experience what board meetings are about (on average four Skype meetings a year) and what kind - [Yes they can: Berlin Open 2016](https://equalitydance.eu/yes-they-can-berlin-open-2016/) - Once again pinkballroom Berlin proved that they are not only able to organize an international first class dance competition but also social events which already started last Sunday and will end tonight with a social dance event at the café fatal. This year couples from all over Europe competed together with couples from America and - [2017 - European Championship - Welcome to Berlin!](https://equalitydance.eu/ec2017_berlin/) - The European Same-Sex Dancing Championship 2017 will take place 27.07. - 29.07. Thanks to the application of pinkballroom Berlin (officially "pinkballroom berlin im btc Grün-Gold, der Tanzsportabteilung in der TiB 1848 e.V. ") the European Same-Sex Dancing Championship 2017 will take place in the capital city of Germany: Berlin. The date for this event is - [Eurogames - Preliminary Timetable for Helsinki](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-preliminary-timetable-for-helsinki-2/) - Are you already looking forward to compete in Helsinki or to support our sport and your favourite couples? The preliminary timetable for the Dance Competitions at the Eurogames 2016 has been released and might help planning your stay in Helsinki. For those of you who have not registered yet: Participant registration will be open until - [Pink Jukebox Trophy 2016](https://equalitydance.eu/pink-jukebox-trophy-2016/) - On it's 20th anniversary the Pink Jukebox Trophy took place with an impressive starters list of over 100 couples. Happy birthday and thanks to the Pink Jukebox Team for having organized this high class event for such a long time and hopefully lots of years to come. The result-links can be found on our result - [News about German Same-Sex Dance Competitions 2016](https://equalitydance.eu/news-about-german-same-sex-competitions-2016/) - The results of the 13th Düsseldorf Grand Prix on the 23rd of February are online. A report (in German) and some photos can be found on the DVET Website. The website for the German Open Equality Championships 2016 in Frankfurt/Main is online and the registration is open. The organisers Artemis Sport Frankfurt e.V. and TSC - [Vienna Dance Contest 2016 Cancelled](https://equalitydance.eu/vienna-dance-contest-2016-cancelled/) - Bad news for all dancers who planned to participate in Vienna once again this year. The following announcement reached us from the organizers: After 10 successful years the Vienna Dance Contest team has decided to make a break in 2016, and spend the year with a creative, easy going renewal phase, and will be back - [Eurogames 2016 registration news](https://equalitydance.eu/last-days-for-eurogames-2016-early-registration/) - The early registration is no longer possible. But as an ESSDA/EGLSF member you still get a discount using the new code EGLSF2016L. The price is now 85€ plus a 5€ payment fee (undiscounted 110€ plus 5€). You can now register for more than 3 dance competitions (e.g. Senior 10-Dancers). The registration site has been adjusted - [Payment of the ESSDA Membership Fee](https://equalitydance.eu/payment-cash-membership-fee/) - As we are aware of the high bank commission for transfers from non-Euro countries we currently are sorting out other possibilities to pay the yearly ESSDA membership fee. Especially for the UK members and participants of the UK Pink Jukebox Competition on 20th of February in London we can offer the possibility to pay the - [Results of the Saltatio Equality Trophy Hamburg](https://equalitydance.eu/results-of-the-saltatio-equality-trophy-hamburg/) - The results of the competition on 28th of November 2015 in Hamburg are now online on the page of Club Saltatio. In addition there is a nice article about the competition (in German only). Hopefully the Club Saltatio will have a third edition of the Equality Trophy next year. - [Watch the Dutch Formation Team and Imagine: Update!](https://equalitydance.eu/watch-the-dutch-and-imagine/) - The first "serious" same-sex dance sequence of Standard Formation Dance was performed at the European Championships 2015 in Poland by the Dutch team DSV Dance Impression. Watch the video at approx 2:40min on youtube. Even if the same-sex sequences have been banned by the WDSF - good luck for the World Championship in Ludwigsburg. Be - [Results of Swiss Open Zürich 2015](https://equalitydance.eu/results-of-swiss-open-zurich-2015/) - The results of the Swiss Open Equality Competitions (21/11/2015 in Zürich) are online: Results of Standard Men Results of Standard Women Results of Latin Men Results of Latin Women Next year's competition is already scheduled on 19th November 2016. Plan your trip to Zürich and make this event really big. - [Results of Dutch Equality Championships 2015](https://equalitydance.eu/results-for-dutch-championships-2015/) - On Sunday 1st of November the Dutch Equality Championships 2015 took place in Almere. Together with mainstream competitions there were same-sex couples dancing for the dutch champion title. The medalists of the A-Class competitons are Women Standard Caroline Privou/Petra Zimmermann (DE) Miriam Meister/Angela Pikarski (DE) Wies Gordon/Pauline Stap (NL, Dutch Champions) Men Standard Frank Ruben - [Mission Statement](https://equalitydance.eu/mission-statement/) - ESSDA is the European Same-Sex Dance Association. ESSDA will respect differences as they may occur between people, concerning race, gender, sexual or political orientation, religion, nationality or language, disability or any other base. ESSDA will respect differences as they may occur between organisations, concerning nationality, language, political orientation, liaisons with other dance (sport) or sport - [Two more women on the ESSDA board](https://equalitydance.eu/two-more-women-on-the-essda-board/) - By email and at the AGM 2015 in Stockholm it was pointed out and discussed that the ESSDA board really needs more women. And yes, quite soon after Stockholm two women stepped forward and let us know that they would like to get involved, and to learn and experience this year what being a board - [The Bid is open!](https://equalitydance.eu/bid-for-european-same-sex-dance-championships-2017/) - The ESSDA board would like to open the bidding for the European Same-Sex Dance Championships 2017. Dear dance competition organisers and dear dancers, we warmly encourage organisers of same sex dance competitions to let us know you want to apply by sending an email to Hadass Armon (hadass(at)equalitydance.eu) or Davy Brocatus (davy(at)equalitydance.eu) as soon as - [World OutGames 2017 in Miami, FL](https://equalitydance.eu/world-outgames-2017-in-miami/) - The next World Out Games will take place in Miami, Florida USA | May 26 through June 4, 2017. More information on the outgames internet site. - [Gay Games 2018 in Paris, France](https://equalitydance.eu/gay-games-2018/) - Registration is still going on - don't hesitate to register as soon as possible. 5th-10th Aug 2018 - find more information on the internet site www.paris2018.com Information on the Dance Competitions can already be found here: Paris 2018 Dance Competitons. The Grand Ball has been scheduled for Friday 10th August 2018. ## Pages - [Home](https://equalitydance.eu/) - European Equality Dance Association We make European Champions Upcoming Games Latest EEDA news European Championships 2024 Top 3 of European Championship 2024 (granted by ESSDA) at EuroGames Vienna Adult Female Standard : Raphaela Edeler / Lara Theilen (GER) Reka Füleki / Anita Kozma (HUN) Sophia Kiesel / Laura Wenzel (GER) Senior Female Standard : Ines - [Rules](https://equalitydance.eu/rules/) - Equality DanceSport Competition Rules EEDA Equality DanceSport Competition Rules EEDA Equality DanceSport Competition Rules - 17 May 2026 EEDA Couple Showdance rules - 17 July 2026 ESSDA Team Competition rules - 11 June 2023 Example of range of marks for classification rounds Revised Equality DanceSport Competition Rules - 17 May 2026 At the EEDA Board - [About us](https://equalitydance.eu/about/) - About us EEDA Mission Statement EEDA is the European Equality Dance Association. The EEDA Constitution defines equality dancing as partner dancing in which dancers can dance with whomever they like, and in whichever role (leader or follower) they like, regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. EEDA will treat everyone with the same courtesy - [EuroGames 2024](https://equalitydance.eu/eurogames-2024/) - Get the results from the 2024 European Championships at EuroGames Vienna, featuring dance couples and teams from across Europe. - [EuroGames 2025](https://equalitydance.eu/results/) - Get the full results from the 2025 European Championships at EuroGames Lyon, featuring dance couples and teams from across Europe. - [Grand Slam 2025 Results](https://equalitydance.eu/grand-slam-2025-results/) - EEDA Grand Slam 2025 Results Congratulations to our winners. 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Use the form to find out about upcoming events and competitions, how to become a member, how to list your organisation or how to get involved with EEDA - or anything else you may need. - [Extraordinary Membership Application](https://equalitydance.eu/extraordinary-membership-application/) - [Ordinary Membership Application](https://equalitydance.eu/ordinary-membership-application/) - [Competitions & Events](https://equalitydance.eu/competitions-events/) - Competitions & Events To have your event included on this page or for changes to existing events, please contact publicity@equalitydance.eu ## Events - [Gay Games 2030, Perth (AU)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/gay-games-2030-perth-au/) - Join us for the dancesport event and IFSSDA World Championships at the Gay Games in Perth, Western Australia. More details to follow in due c - [Grand Open Metz (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/hold-the-date-grand-open-metz-fr/) - The Metz Grand Open is back in 2026! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE HAS CHANGED to Sunday, 1st November 2026! Mark your calendars for this unmissable event in the Grand Est region of France for International Competition and International Equality Open competition (open to all couples). More information is available on our website and registration - [Equality Herbstturnier, Köln (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/equality-herbstturnier-koln-de/) - On 26th September TSC Mondial's traditional autumn competition will be held in Cologne and they would be very happy to see a lot of male and female couples. After the competition there will be a dance party. Find the link for registration here. - [Pink Jukebox Trophy (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/pink-jukebox-trophy-uk/) - The Pink Jukebox Trophy 2027, welcomes back equality couples from all over the world for a weekend of Ballroom and Latin dance competitions and social dancing events. - [Le Rendez-Vous de Paris (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-fr-2/) - Le Rendez-Vous de Paris will return in 2027 and everyone is excited for that. The competition will take place on Saturday 10th April 2027 with workshops and social dancing on Sunday 11th April - [5th UK Equality Open (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/5th-uk-equality-open-uk/) - The UK Equality Open aims to bring competitive same sex and equality dancing to new areas around the UK. Our 5th #UKEO will be held on 24th October 2026, with a view to encourage and attract dancers particularly from the south, whilst also adding more opportunities to compete here in the UK for our existing - [Equality Fun Competition (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/equality-fun-competition-uk/) - The Equality Fun Competition is an informal and fun practice competition for starter, beginner and improver and advanced same-sex and equality dancers – everyone is welcome. This year we continue to have a very special addition of solo dances for those who want/currently learn to dance without a partner – all levels. There will be - [23rd Berlin Open (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/23rd-berlin-open-de/) - We are looking forward to Saturday, 26th June 2027, to great dancers, to the fantastic audience, to the joyful faces on all sides…. For some it is the preparation for the EuroGames, for others a regional tournament event and for those who know, as a particularly charming and loving tournament: THE fixed date in the - [Queer Dance Camp 2026 (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/queer-dance-camp-2026/) - We are looking forward to the 11th training camp for Equality dance couples! Expect intensive training, lots of fun, new insights, and tired bones afterwards. The training camp is aimed at equality dance couples from Berlin, Germany, as well as internationally, whether you are a tournament couple (all classes) or a recreational dancer. Equality dance - [Xmas Turnier 2026, Frankfurt (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/xmas-turnier-2026-frankfurt-de/) - Join us for the annual festive equality dance competition in Frankfurt as part of the mutisport Christmas Tournament. Registration will open later in the year. - [Valencia Gay Games 2026 (ES)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/valencia-gay-games-2026-es/) - Dancesport will be one of the 39 sports events at the Gay Games XII held in Valencia, Spain from 30th of June to 3rd of July 2026. Join us for the biggest equality dance competition in world with championship titles award by the International Federation of Same-Sex Dance Associations (IFSSDA). At the Gay Games you - [Eurogames 2027, Cardiff (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/eurogames-2027-cardiff-uk/) - This Dancesport competition in Cardiff will be pulling out all the stops, as EuroGames plays host to the prestigious EEDA European Championships 2027. Expect an electric atmosphere filled with dazzling costumes, inspiring performances, and a community that cheers for every step. Following the European Equality Dance Association (EEDA) guidelines, couples can compete in Men’s, Women’s, - [Nordic Open 2026 (DK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/nordic-open-2026-dk/) - Nordic Open returns to Denmark. On the 30th of December PanIdræt, Niels Henrik and Kasper will host Nordic Open in a new location at Frederiksberg Hallerne in Copenhagen. The day after the competition they hope to see all dancers (competing or not) at the New Years Eve Ball. Registration opens July 2026. - [2. Frühlings Equality Turnier (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/2-fruhlings-equality-turnier-de/) - For the second time TSK Sankt Augustin invites female couples, male couples, trans and non-binary dancers for their spring competition. After the competition will be a dance party. They are looking forward to seeing you in Sankt Augustin, a town located between Köln and Bonn. - [1st Open South German Championship (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/1st-open-south-german-championship-de/) - A new competition with ballroom and latin in women's and men's categories. Registration is now open. - [21st German Championships, Darmstadt, DE](https://equalitydance.eu/event/20th-german-championships-frankfurt-de/) - The 21st German Championships for male and female couples will be held in Darmstadt on 22nd to 24th May 2026. Links to registration will follow in due course. - [Xmas Turnier, Frankfurt (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/xmas-turnier-frankfurt-de/) - Join us for the annual festive equality dance competition in Frankfurt as part of the mutisport Christmas Tournament. Registration will open later in the year. The event is part of the EEDA Grand Slam 2025 - [Berlin Open 2026 (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/20th-berlin-open-de/) - We are looking forward to Saturday the 25th of April 2026, to great dancers, to the fantastic audience, to the joyful faces on all sides…. For some it is the preparation for the German Championships, for others a regional tournament event and, for those who know, a particularly charming and loving tournament and THE fixed - [Queer Dance Camp 2025, Berlin (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/queer-dance-camp-berlin-de/) - We are looking forward to the 10th training camp for equality dance couples! It will take place on the second to last weekend before Christmas, December 12-14, 2025. From Friday afternoon (2:00 PM) to Sunday afternoon (6:00 PM), there will be 11 x 1.5-hour training sessions for ballroom and Latin, led by experienced equality dance - [Open Northern German Championship (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/open-northern-german-championship-de/) - A competition for male and female couples to be held near Kiel on 1st November 2025. Please register by October 4th, 2025 by email to equality@tanzsport-schumann.de with all the necessary information (names, starting classes, what you are participating in, etc.). More information and link to the registration can be found at the link opposite. - [5th Elbsandstein Pokal (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/5th-elbsandstein-pokal-de/) - The return of the same-sex ballroom and Latin dance competition in Dresden! - [Eurogames Lyon 2025 (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/eurogames-lyon-2025-fr/) - The Eurogames is a multi-sport LGBTQ+ event including ballroom and latin american dance competitions for male/male identifying, female/female identify and equality couples. There are also senior categories, 10-dance, and show dance events. - [Nordic Open 2025 (FI)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/nordic-open-2025-fi/) - Nordic Open comes to Helsinki in 30–31 December 2025! The competition is part of EEDA’s (European Equality Dance Association) Grand Slam. Join us for an equality dance competition on 30th December and a ball on 31st December to welcome in the new year. See the link below for pre-registration to make sure you are the first to hear - [Tanzen im 3 Ländereck 2025 (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/tanzen-im-3-landereck-2025-de/) - TSC Schwarz-Gelb Aachen is holding a tournament for ballroom and latin dancers on the 14th and 15th of June 2025, including equality tournaments on both days. The equality standard ballroom competition is on the 14th of June from around 13:00 and the equality latin competition is on the 15th of June, also from around 13:00. Registration - [Floorplay LA (US)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/floorplay-la-us/) - FloorplayLA will take place on Saturday 20th September 2025. It has been granted by IFSSDA, the title of ‘2025 International Cup’ and will have Championships in International Ballroom, Latin American, American Smooth and American Rhythm. - [CANCELLED - UK Equality Open 2024 (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/uk-equality-open-2023/) - It is with great regret that the organisers have announced that they have had to cancel the UK Equality Open 2024. Anyone who had already registered will be contacted directly by the organisers. If you have any questions, please contact the organisers on info@equalitydance.co.uk - [Equality Herbstturnier (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/equality-herbstturnier-de/) - On 19th October TSC Mondial's traditional autumn competition will be held in Cologne and they would be very happy to see a lot of male and female couples. After the competition there will be a dance party. Registration is now open. - [20th Anniversary Equality Fun Competition 2024 (UK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/equality-fun-competition-2023-uk/) - An informal and fun practice competition for starter, beginner and improver same-sex and equality dancers. There will be no B or A class in the graded Ballroom and Latin categories, but A and B level dancers are welcome to enter the other (ungraded) categories including Mayfair Quickstep, Rio Cha Cha and 6-legged jive! - [Le Rendez-Vous de Paris (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-9fr/) - Le Rendez-Vous de Paris will take place on 13th April 2024. Registration is now open at the link opposite - [19th German Championships (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/19th-german-championships-de/) - The 19th International Open German Championships for same-sex couples will be held in Cologne on the 18th and 19th May 2024. The event includes adult and senior categories for male and female couples in standard ballroom and Latin American styles, plus showdance categories, fun disco fox and a gala ball. - [Eurogames 2024, Vienna (AT)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/eurogames-2024-vienna-at/) - Vienna is calling! The team of the Vienna Dance Contest is organising the Eurogames dancing tournament and a glamorous ball on the last evening, all in the stunning historic ballroom of the Sofiensaele in 1030 Vienna. The Eurogames will offer a variety of activities from 17th to 20th July (the dance tournament is 19th and 20th July) - [Queer Dance Camp (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/queer-dance-camp-de/) - A training camp for same-sex/equality dance couples. An intensive and fun dance camp for German and international dancers - [Xmas Turnier 2023 (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/xmas-turnier-2023-de/) - As part of Frankfurt's multi-sport Christmas tournament, an Equality Dance Tournament is being held once again. This is a mixed tournament for women’s and men’s couples, as well as couples with trans and nonbinary participation. - [Club Céronne Winterpokal (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/club-ceronne-winterpokal-de/) - A winter dance competition in Hamburg with equality categories - [4th Elbsandsteinpokal (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/4th-elbsandsteinpokal-de/) - The 4th tournament for the Elbsandsteinpokal in Latin and Ballroom will take place on 20th January 2024 in Dresden - [Nordic Open 2023 (DK)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/nordic-open-2023/) - The Nordic Open in Copenhagen is taking place again with male and female categories on Saturday 26th August and open events on Sunday 27th August. Registration is now open here. - [Gay Games 2023, Guadalajara (MX)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/gay-games-2023-guadalajara/) - The IFSSDA World Championship and dancesport event of the 11th Gay Games takes place in Mexico in November 2023. Categories include International and American style Ballroom and Latin for men and women plus other Latin dance styles and a gala ball. - [Tanzen im Dreiländereck (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/tanzen-im-dreilandereck-de/) - For 20 years the dancesports clubs from Aachen and Düren have been inviting dancers from Germany and abroad to Tanzen im Dreiländereck. This year there are also competitions for equality dancers. - [2023-04-29 Open German Championship (DE)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/2023-04-29-open-german-championship-de/) - On April 29th and 30th we welcome you in Berlin! The Open German Championship will be held in Berlin on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April 2023 including standard and latin American categories, couples show dance and team show dance. In addition (and outside the German Championship titles), there will be a Queer Tournament on - [2023-07-26 EuroGames in Bern (CH)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/2023-07-26-eurogames-in-bern-ch/) - From 26-07-2023 until 29-07-2023 Welcome to EuroGames in Bern! Website: EG2023 Registration: EuroGames Bern 2023 - [2023-04-08 Le Rendez-vous de Paris (FR)](https://equalitydance.eu/event/le-rendez-vous-de-paris-fr/) - Welcome to the Rendez-Vous de Paris 2023 After the huge success of the dancesport competition of the Paris GayGames 2018 but also the unavoidable cancellation of the 2020-2021 edition, we are pleased to welcome each of you back in 2023 in Paris. 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