The WDSF DanceSport Festival 2026 returns to Blackpool this spring, transforming the historic Winter Gardens into a vibrant showcase of international dance from Thursday, 26 March to Sunday, 29 March.
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Organised by the World DanceSport Federation, the four‑day festival will feature top athletes competing in a packed programme of Standard and Latin events across legendary venues like the Empress Ballroom and Spanish Hall, drawing participants and spectators from around the world for a celebration of precision, passion and sporting excellence on one of dance’s most renowned stages.
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. | Lucinda Herbert
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. | Lucinda Herbert
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | Lucinda Herbert
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. | Lucinda Herbert
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. | Lucinda Herbert
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WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens. | Lucinda Herbert