The event marked the first time Vietnam hosted an international dancesport tournament recognized by the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), with the permission of the Department of Sports and Physical Training, organized by the Vietnam Gymnastics Federation in collaboration with Khanh Thi - KTA King The Art.
The opening ceremony of Vietnam Dancesport Festival 2025 officially began in a vibrant, colorful atmosphere at Military Zone 7 Stadium ( Ho Chi Minh City).
The opening ceremony attracted a large audience and dancesport enthusiasts, along with athletes from more than 37 countries and territories. From very early on, the atmosphere at the Military Zone 7 Gymnasium heated up as thousands of spectators filled the stands, cheering for the athletes preparing to enter the competition series taking place over 5 days, from July 9 to 13.
This event is the largest ever in Vietnam, attracting more than 3,000 athletes and more than 4,000 registrations, spanning many categories from children to professionals, in both Latin and Standard categories.
Athletes from the Vietnamese delegation.
A special highlight of the 2025 season is that for the first time the Southeast Asian and Asian Dancesport Championships will be held in Vietnam, within the framework of the Festival.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, the Southeast Asian championship final took place with the participation of prominent faces, including the most anticipated pair of the Vietnamese team, Phan Hien - Thu Huong, the current champions of SEA Games 31 and currently holding a position in the Top 49 of the WDSF world rankings.
The couple is the biggest hope for Vietnamese dancesport in the top competition this afternoon, with the goal of maintaining their position and continuing to assert their position on home turf.
This event is the largest ever in Vietnam with more than 3,000 athletes, more than 4,000 registrations, spanning many categories from children to professionals, in both Latin and Standard categories.
Sharing at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Hong Thy (Khanh Thi) - Coach of the Vietnamese dancesport team and member of the tournament's organizing committee, said: "We have dreamed of this day for a long time. This is the first time Vietnam has organized a tournament recognized by WDSF, bringing together top athletes from strong countries such as China, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Russia... The pressure to organize is extremely large, but also full of pride. This is a very valuable opportunity for Vietnamese dancesport to learn, compete and make a breakthrough."
Speaking about the preparation for the tournament, Coach Khanh Thi emphasized that the national team has been training with high intensity for many months. “This is the strongest squad at the moment, including the faces who won the SEA Games and many promising young talents. In Ho Chi Minh City, the team practices with me, and in Hanoi, they are guided by Coach Chi Anh. We spend dozens of hours every day perfecting each move. I believe the young players will create a surprise,” said Coach Khanh Thi.
This is an opportunity for Vietnamese dancesport to learn and exchange with international friends, gain experience and make breakthroughs.
Vietnam Dancesport Festival 2025 is not only a place for champions to compete, but also a “culmination festival of passion and aspiration”. In the context of dancesport increasingly developing in Vietnam, successfully hosting this event will not only help enhance the national image, but also open up opportunities to bring this sport into the system of annual professional international tournaments in the future.
Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/viet-nam-lan-dau-dang-cai-giai-khieu-vu-the-thao-dinh-cao-chau-a-20250711084620661.htm
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