The Internazionali di Danza Sportiva WDSF GrandSlam 2026 takes place in Rome from 2 to 4 October 2026, bringing a major international DanceSport programme to the PalaPellicone in Lido di Ostia. The event is part of the official WDSF calendar and returns to Rome for its second Italian edition.
Across three competition days, dancers will compete in Standard, Latin and Ten Dance, with a programme that includes WDSF GrandSlam events, World and European Championships, Professional Division competitions and WDSF Open categories. Youth, Under 21, Adult, Rising Stars and Senior dancers are represented across the schedule.
Venue
The competition will be held at PalaPellicone – Centro Olimpico FIJLKAM, Via dei Sandolini 79, 00122 Lido di Ostia, Rome, Italy.
Located in Ostia on the coast of Rome, the venue provides a large sporting setting for the three-day international programme while remaining connected to the wider Rome metropolitan area.
What to Expect
- WDSF GrandSlam Standard and Latin
- World and European Championship events
- Standard, Latin and Ten Dance competitions
- Youth, Under 21, Adult and Senior categories
- Rising Stars and Professional Division events
- Solo Latin competitions
- International dancers and adjudicators
- Three days of competitive DanceSport
Competition Schedule
Friday, 2 October 2026
- WDSF Open Standard Senior IV
- WDSF Open Standard Senior V
- WDSF Open Latin Under 21
- WDSF Open Latin Senior II
- WDSF Open Latin Senior III
- WDSF Open Ten Dance Adult
- WDSF European Championship PD Ten Dance Adult
- WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Under 21
- WDSF World Championship Ten Dance Under 21
Saturday, 3 October 2026
- WDSF GrandSlam Standard Adult
- WDSF Open Standard Senior I
- WDSF Open Standard Senior III
- WDSF Open Latin Youth
- WDSF Open Latin Senior I
- WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars
- WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult
- WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Youth
- WDSF Open PD Latin Adult
The WDSF Open Standard Adult competition has been cancelled.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
- WDSF GrandSlam Latin Adult
- WDSF Open Standard Youth
- WDSF Open Standard Junior II
- WDSF Open Standard Under 21
- WDSF Open Standard Senior II
- WDSF Open Standard Rising Stars
- WDSF Open Latin Junior II
- WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Junior
- WDSF Open PD Standard Adult
The WDSF Open Latin Adult competition has been cancelled.
Registration
The published registration deadline is 15 September 2026, and registration is now closed for the listed WDSF competitions.
Competitors should check the official event information and WDSF competition pages for any changes to start lists, schedules or competition status.
Entry Fees
Published entry fees include:
- GrandSlam Standard & Latin, PD Standard & Latin and other WDSF events: €90 per couple for the first discipline and €30 for an additional discipline
- Junior: €50 for the first discipline and €30 for an additional discipline
- Solo Latin: €40 for the first discipline and €30 for an additional discipline
- WDSF European Championship PD Ten Dance Adult: €50 per couple
- WDSF World Championship Under 21 Ten Dance: €50 per couple
- WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Under 21: €25 per athlete
Spectator Tickets
Published spectator prices are:
- Standard seating: €20 per person / day
- Standard seating three-day pass: €50 per person
- VIP table: €40 per person / day
- VIP table three-day pass: €100 per person
Ticket availability should be confirmed with the organizer before travelling.
Accredited Media
Accredited media listed for the event include:
- DAVI Production
- Thierryb.Pictures
Travel & Accommodation
Dancers travelling to Rome should note that the competition venue is in Lido di Ostia, southwest of central Rome and close to the coast. When choosing accommodation, staying in Ostia can make daily travel to PalaPellicone easier during the three-day event.
With competitors, coaches, officials and spectators travelling for the GrandSlam and championship programme, booking accommodation and transport early is recommended.
Notes
Competition categories and statuses are based on the published WDSF programme. The WDSF Open Standard Adult on 3 October and WDSF Open Latin Adult on 4 October are currently listed as cancelled.
Schedules, start lists, ticket information and other event details may change. Dancers and visitors should check the official FIDESM and WDSF sources before making final travel or competition arrangements.