Major Championship
German Open Championships
Europe's largest DanceSport championship
Best For
International competitors seeking Europe's largest open championship
Overview
The German Open Championships (GOC) is the largest DanceSport event in Europe, held annually in Stuttgart. Features WDSF Grand Slam events, WDC competitions, and a massive amateur field drawing thousands of competitors from 60+ countries.
History
The German Open Championships began in 1987 in Stuttgart and rapidly grew into Europe's largest dance competition.
The event hosts both WDSF Grand Slam rounds and WDC-sanctioned competitions, making it unique in bridging the two major international federations.
GOC attracts over 4,000 competitors from 60+ countries each August, with events spanning an entire week.
The Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle provides a world-class venue for the massive event.
Governance & Structure
Organized by the German Dance Sport Federation (DTV) with sanctioning from both WDSF and WDC.
The event's dual-federation approach makes it uniquely accessible to competitors from both systems.
Competition Structure
WDSF Grand Slam Standard and Latin (contributing to world rankings).
WDC Professional Standard and Latin divisions.
Amateur divisions across all age groups.
Formation team championships.
Rising Star and Under-21 categories.
Notable Champions
Multiple World Champions
AnnualGOC regularly features world #1 ranked couples
Key Programs
Annual Championship
Week-long multi-federation event held in Stuttgart each August.
Membership & Access
Open to competitors registered with any WDSF or WDC member body. Entry through the GOC registration system.
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