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      INTERNATIONAL DANCE FEDERATION


  President
 IDF
PRESIDENCY
Vittorio Veneto n° 2
56025 Pontedera
Pisa - Italy
Tel. +39.0587.52588
Fax.+39.0587.52588
Cell. +393484427260
furio.bologni@idfdance.com
  General
  Secretary		 IDF
GENERAL SECRETARY
AND HEAD OFFICE
Claudio Treves n° 13
40134 Bologna - Italy
Tel. +39.051.6149902
Fax. +39.051.6141694
Cell. +393488873540
franco.ventura@idfdance.com

EVENTI FUTURI

CUP OF ITALY IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
6-7-8 December 2008 Rosignano - Italy

Dance Show, Free Show, Fantasia, Caraibici

www.costaovest.com/sabordecuba

GENERAL MEETING – ESAMI PER GIUDICI UFFICIALI IDF
12-13-14 December 2008 Kanjiza - Serbia

CUP OF SAN MARINO IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
15 Febbraio 2009 Zola Predosa - Bologna – Italy

Disco Dance, Disco Freestyle, Rock, B.W., Twist.

CUP OF UKRAINE IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
21-22 March 2009 Sumy – Ukraine

Disco Dance, Disco Freestyle, Hip-Hop, Techno, Cariaibici

EUROPEAN CITIES DANCE FESTIVAL
19 April 2009 San Marino – Teatro Storchi – Modena

7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MODERN DANCE SPORTS
28-29-30-31 May 2009 Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

All disciplines

PAST EVENTS



6TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MODERN DANCE SPORTS
28-29-30-31 May 1 June 2008 Pola - Croazia

The 6th IDF Worldwide championship took place in the Pola Sportshall, with the superb organisation of ART DANCE School of trainers Roberto Ban and Tatjana Samuele, with 1652 dancers, representatives of 105 Clubs of 15 Countries. The 24 employed judges worked, with Competition's Directors, on 2 different stages, during all the 4 competition days.
A reall success of Technique, Audience and Simpathy.


EUROPEAN CITIES DANCE FESTIVAL
30 March 2008 San Marino - Modena


Greater participation of dancers (2000) who competed for disciplines Disco Dance, Disco Freestyle, Hip Hop, Funky and Techno. High Technical level expressed in all categories (Mini, Youth, Junior, Adult), as was the perfect organization of the competition (Ukrdance) that held without problems. High level also for the Jury, formed mainly by IDF Officials Judges, called to the difficult work of rewarding the best.
Greater participation of spectators, which was the setting for a so important event.
Was present as IDF Supervisor Mr. Leandro Senesi, who was able to detect great organizational preparation and the smooth operation of Competition.

 



CUP OF UKRAINE IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
22-23 March 2008 Sumy - UKraine

Disco Dance, Disco Freestyle, Hip-Hop, Techno

Storchi Theater full of people.48 choreographies treated by 30 Choreographers from Modena Schools, from the region and from all over Italy. Opening of the Event with the New Dance Concept Company of the Teacher Atzewi Alex, who presented a part of his last show entitled "Thoughts". Have been assigned scholarships and mentions to various dancers.





CUP OF SAN MARINO IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
24 Febbraio 2008 Zola Predosa - Bologna – Italia

Disco Dance, Disco Freestyle, Rock, B.W., Twist.

Was held in the presence of a large audience the San Marino Cup, first competition of 2007-2008 Sports season.

21 Schools registered with nearly 400 dancers from across Italy, unfortunately there were no dancers from other affiliates nations.

9 International Judges have been alternated in jury. The Rock, Boogie Woogie and Twist disciplines were performed for the first time in a IDF Ranking Competition.

The organization of competition was carried out highly-trained by WINNING CLUB School.




GENERAL MEETING
8-9 December 2007 Lloret de Mar - Girona

'Guitart Hotel' in Lloret de Mar had a pleasure to host the following events: exams for the IDF Official Judges, Technical Committee Meeting, General Meeting and Directive Council Meeting. Extremely successful event in a friendly atmosphere with participation of England, Italy, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Spain and Ukraine.

Well done Spain, well done Fit-Kid!






CUP OF ITALY IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
2 December 2007 Rosignano - Italy

Dance Show, Free Show, Fantasy


Rosignano was the first town to organise IDF Ranking Competition 2007/2008. More than 200 dancers representing 16 clubs from Italy and San Marino presented their Dance Show, Free Show and Fantasy choreographies. Beautiful venue. Compliments to Sabor de Cuba School for an outstanding event.






EUROPEAN CITIES DANCE FESTIVAL
17-18 November 2007 Sumy - Ukraine

The first IDF European Cities’ Dance Festival in the sporting season 2007/2008 was hosted by the City of Sumy, Ukraine. During the 9-hour-long event entitled ‘Neprostotanzi 2007’ more than 1000 dancers from Ukraine, Russia and Belorussia presented Modern Jazz, Folk, Contemporary, Tap, Disco Show, Dance Show and Free Show choreographies. Categories: solo, duo, couples, mini groups and formations. The European Cities’ Dance Festival was followed by The Ukrainian Championships in Dance Show, Free Show and Fantasy on 18th November 2007. Once again, more than 1000 participants, 8-hour-long competition and extremely high level of presentations. The final gala was broadcasted by inter-regional and national televisions.






5TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN MODERN DANCE SPORTS
10th- 13th May 2007 Bellaria - Rimini, Italy

The 5th IDF World Championship in Modern Dance Sports came to an end. One more time IDF member countries decided to bring their dancers in order to show their skills and compete with others. Excellent participation: 83 clubs representing 15 countries. 4 day-long competition from early morning till night. Most pleasant fact: friendship between the participants, exchange of phone numbers and email addresses. Amazing atmosphere, unforgettable event. Two new disciplines: Techno and Belly Dance.






EUROPEAN CITIES’ DANCE FESTIVAL
12th May 2007 San Remo, Italy

A magic town at the seaside surrounded by beautiful beaches. Familiar ‘Ariston’ hotel. Only few weeks before the world famous Italian Song Festival. San Remo. This was the place where the last European Cities’ Dance Festival took place. Wonderful audience, numerous dance schools, great number of participants and extremely high level of performances.





EUROPEAN CITIES’ DANCE FESTIVAL
28TH April 2007 Kanjiza - Serbia

It was the second time when the European Cities’ Dance Festival was hosted by a northern Serbian city Kanijza. A beautiful event with more than 1300 participants from Croatia, Hungary and Serbia. Disciplines: Jazz and Ethnical Dances. Outstanding level of presentations, excellent choreographies.
Apart from the festival, there was an organised competition in Dance Show, Hip Hop and Disco Dance. First competitors entered the dance floor at 9.30am, last ones at 10pm. Competition’s director and supervisor was Mr Leandro Senesi. Well done to all the judges who have shown high level of competence and objectivism.
Compliments to the organiser Mrs. Elisabeth Sajko for her efforts and hospitality.






CUP OF UKRAINE IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
15th - 18th March 2007 Sumy, Ukraine

Hip-Hop, Disco Dance, Dance Show, (Techno - open)

www.worldcup.ukrdance.com

A great event organised in a beautiful sports palace in the Ukrainian town of Sumy, last Ranking Competition of this season. Excellent participation: more than 100 participants in Disco Dance, Hip Hop and Techno in all categories. More than 20 judges in a panel. Dance Show exhibition hosted in a theatre in the town centre. Everything perfectly organised. Beautiful and exciting weekend for both the participants and audience.




EUROPEAN CITIES’ DANCE FESTIVAL
4th February 2007 San Marino

An event held in ‘The Storchi’ theatre in the Italian city of Modena opened a series of European Cities’ Dance Festivals. More than 300 dancers, children and adults, gave deeply moving and emotional performances. Beautiful introduction conducted by Maestro Atzewi.





CUP OF SAN MARINO IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
28th January 2007 San Marino

Spectacular Ranking Competition organised in San Marino. Two disciplines: Disco Dance and Dance Show judged by 20 International Judges. 25 schools and more than 400 dancers. Beautiful sports event in a friendly atmosphere.






CUP OF ITALY IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
16th December 2006 Pisa, Italy

Very successful competition with a high number of participants judged by judges from Poland, Italy, San Marino, Spain, Hungary, Romania and Ukraine. 266 dancers, 26 clubs from 5 countries: Italy, Romania, San Marino, Spain and Ukraine. Three disciplines: Free Show, Hip Hop and Caribbean.






IDF STATUTORY ASSEMBLY
15th December 2006 Pisa, Italy

4 years after being created the IDF Directive Council announced its Statutory Assembly. The representatives of 7 nations: Italy, San Marino, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Ukraine decided on re-election and enlargement of the Directive Council. The new Body is now composed of Italy, San Marino, Poland, Hungary, Serbia and Ukraine. It will be in office for the next four years.





EUROPEAN CITIES’ DANCE FESTIVAL
19th November 2006 Barcelona, Spain

Meliá Sitges Joan Salvat Papasseit, 38 Sitges - Barcelona, Spain
The first IDF international dance festival took place in a beautiful theatre in ‘Melia Hotel’. It was an extremely successful event with numerous participants and high technical level of performances. 19 choreographies represented all dance disciplines. Compliments to Alicia Lopez for an outstanding organisation.






INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL “STARS 06”
18th November 2006 Barcelona, Spain

Meliá Sitges Joan Salvat Papasseit, 38 Sitges - Barcelona, Spain
The most awaited festival of the year took place in a beautiful theatre in a charming town 40 kilometres from Barcelona. The audience enjoyed an amazing three-hour-long show composed of 52 outstanding choreographies presented by numerous Spanish and Italian dance schools. Compliments to Alicia Lopez for the perfect organisation.





CUP OF POLAND, IDF INTERNATIONAL RANKING COMPETITION
11th November 2006 Lodz, Poland

Hip-Hop, Dance Show, Disco Freestyle, Electric Boogie, Free Show

‘Cup of Poland’ organised in a beautiful Sports Palace in Lodz opened sport season 2006-2007. Four nations: Poland, Ukraine, Italy and San Marino took part in the event. It was a very successful competition in a friendly atmosphere. Everything perfectly organised thanks to mastery of Mrs Urszula Dziekciarek and inventiveness of Mr Ryszard Nowogorski representing the Polish Dance Sport Union.




EUROPEAN CITIES’ DANCE FESTIVAL
12th May 2006 San Remo, Italy
(for additional information see Dance Festival page)

It was the second time when the Italian ‘City of Flowers’ hosted IDF International Dance Festival. Venue: Ariston Theatre in San Remo. Great participation: 50 dance schools, 78 choreographies, 600 dancers.
Compliments from the Italian Federation to schools from France, Spain, Serbia and Hungary for their presence at the event.

 





4TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MODERN DANCE SPORTS
25th- 28th May 2006 Bellaria - Rimini, Italy

Huge event concluding sport season 2005/2006 hosted in a beautiful and sunny Mediterranean resort Bellaria. The European Congress Centre turned out to be the right venue for this kind of competition. Changing-rooms in a basement, stage A on a ground floor, stage B and restaurant on the first floor.
Three days of competition, 1431 dancers, 13 countries represented by 103 clubs.
Compliments received by IDF and the Italian Federation from most nations
for excellent organisation.
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