The German Open Championships are the largest dance sport competition in the world and have been held in Stuttgart since 2004. In three different halls of the Liederhalle, numerous competitions are held for couples and individual dancers in the disciplines of standard, Latin, ten-dance, boogie woogie and wheelchair dance.

The Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle is a cultural and conference centre on Berliner Platz in Stuttgart. The building ensemble consists of various halls, of which the German Open Championships uses the Beethoven Hall and the Hegel Hall for the competitions. Competitions are also held next door in the "Alte Reithalle". This is an event location next to the Maritim Hotel Stuttgart. All event venues, as well as the hotel and various multi-storey car parks, are connected underground.

Site plan: event-guide/lageplan

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Liederhalle: https://www.liederhalle-stuttgart.de/

In 1984, coach Harry Körner (Calw) had the idea to set up a competition similar to the traditional "Blackpool" competition and quickly found a comrade-in-arms in the Mannheim club president Alex Buttweiler. The form of the competition, which is unique for Germany: amateurs and professionals of all sections and age groups dance within one event.

The German Open Championships are born and are held for the first time in 1987 in the Rosengarten in Mannheim.

Because the German Open Championships is the world's largest dance sport competition in the world. Coaches and top dancers from all over the world meet here. Top-class dance sport is shown in great variety: wheelchair dance, boogie woogie, solo dance, standard and latin, for the youngest up to 9 years (Juveniles) or for the oldest performance class from 70/75 (Senior V). The venues, such as the Beethovensaal, offer a wonderful ambience. An enormous number of dance sport exhibitors can be visited.

Participation is already possible from the A class onwards, e.g. for the main group, Masters I and Masters II. Those who have applied for a WDSF licence as an A couple are already allowed to compete in the international WDSF competitions of the German Open Championships..

Competitions can be registered here: Entry

The registration fee is reduced until 30 June, but registration is still possible after this date. Please check the expiry date of your WDSF Member ID Card when you register.

From now on, entries for competitions - including solo competitions - can be made here: entry

The registration fee is reduced until 30 June 2024, but registration is still possible after this date. Please check the expiry date of your WDSF Member ID Card when you register.

Starters of the respective day will be treated as spectators with standing room tickets. It is possible to watch in all three halls, but there is no standing room entitlement for the Beethovensaal during the evening event. It is therefore advisable to book additional seats for the Beethovensaal.

Solo competitions again will be offered at the German Open Championships. Here is the most important information:

Can I compete with my partner at the same time and additionally compete alone in the solo competitions?

• Yes, this is possible for the age groups Juvenile II, Junior I, Junior II and Youth.
• The age groups are stated in the regulations under "age regulations".

What do I need to participate in the solo competition?

• The competitors in the Solo Competitions need a WDSF Member ID Number (MIN).
• Entry portal: Entry

What am I allowed to wear?

• The dress code of the highest class of the respective age group applies. I.e. everything from street clothes to tournament clothes according to the rules is allowed.
• Dress regulations WDSF