The WDSF competitions
The WDSF competitions will follow WDSF rules. We have a spectacular panel of adjudicators from 14 countries. Each class will be judged by a panel of 9 or 11 adjudicators, which will provide bonus ranking points. The winners of all classes will receive a cup! Competitors placing first to third will also receive a medal, and all finalists will be awarded a certificate. Additionally, there will be special surprises!
The Open Students Competitions
These special competitions are designed for current or former students and beginners. You do not need to be a member of a student dance association. Experienced dancers are also welcome, but if you compete in B-class or higher, you may not participate with your regular partner. Other than that, there are no restrictions! You can dance with whomever you like—any combination is allowed.
The theme of the competition is “Old Amsterdam”.
Please register as a couple! Unfortunately, we cannot arrange for a blind date or lottery. If you don’t have a partner, ask for help from your students association or dance school, or post a message on the socials of Amsterdam Open.
The Open Students Competition will start with a qualification round called the “Rembrandt quiz”. The participants will be divided in 2 classes:
A. Tulips
B. Windmills.
After that the regular rounds will be danced based on the number of participants. There will be no Redance.
Qualification round dances:
Latin: Cha-Cha, Rumba and Jive
Standard: Slow Wals, Tango and Quick Step
In the A pool final, Samba and Slowfox will be added.
Competition clothes are not allowed in the Open Students/Debutants competition. However, that’s the only restriction – be creative but keep it decent!
The competition will be adjudicated by active or former dancers and trainers who are involved in the student dance scene. You are encouraged to support your team or student association with songs, dances, billboards, and more.
The NADB competitions
This year we have almost all the NADB-classes spread in the 2 days. Ranking points can be earned for Adults, Seniors and U 21.
Provisional program Saturday, 3 May
08:00 Opening Venue
08.55 Opening Competition
09:00 WDSF Senior 3 Standard
10:45 WDSF Senior 5 Standard
11:15 NADB Senior A Standard
11:30 NADB Open senior Standard
11:45 NADB Senior start Standard
13:00 WDSF Senior 4 Standard
13:30 WDSF Senior 2 Standard
15:30 WDSF Open Adults Latin
17:45 NADB senior start Latin
18:00 WDSF Senior 2 Latin
18:30 NADB Open Senior Latin
20:00 WDSF Open Adults Standard
Provisional program Sunday, 4 May
09:00 Opening Venue
09:55 Opening Competition
10:00 Students Competition Standard
11:00 Students Competition Latin
12:30 NADB classes Standard
15:30 NADB classes Latin
Competition Fees
Saturday
WDSF Competitions
- €25 per per person
- €10 per person for each additional discipline.
NADB Open Competitions
- €20 per person
Sunday
Daily Price: €20 per person.
Location
Sporthallen Zuid is located at Burgerweeshuispad 54, Amsterdam. The venue is a 13-minute walk from Amstelveenseweg metro station (line 50) and a 6-minute walk from the Amstelveenseweg tram stop (line 24). Several buses, including lines 15, 62, and 397, also stop nearby. Parking is available near the venue; on Saturdays, it costs €5.18 per hour, parking is free on Sundays.
Parking
We have secured a limited number of parking spaces for you at the Frans Otten Stadion, IJsbaanpad 47, just a 3-minute walk from the competition venue.
- Saturday: 85 spaces
- Sunday: 50 spaces
- Daily rate: €18, unlimited duration. Reserve your parking ticket here. Please collect your actual parking ticket at the registration desk!
Other parking options:
- Parking lot in front of Hall 3 (60 spaces available)
- Saturday: Paid parking from 07:00 to 19:00, maximum daily rate €18.50
- Sunday: Free parking
- Interparking Amsterdam Olympic Stadium
- Maximum daily rate: €50
- Special rates may apply if you book in advance. Check conditions here.
🚫 No parking in residential areas!