10 new J+S instructors Latin/Standard
Several STSV clubs took advantage of the youth and sport programme to train new leaders this year. After two three-day weekend courses in Magglingen, a total of ten «Dancing Standard/Latin» leader certificates were awarded, the highest number in years. The new Y+S instructors will now make their knowledge available to young dancers in clubs and dance schools in a targeted manner.
Markus Hackl returns
The successful coach training course held on 8 February, which was led by sports scientist Markus Hackl (Austrian national coach and WDSF adjudicator), will be continued with two further courses. New participants are also welcome at the Dancers dance school in Wallisellen on 3 May and 6 September. The detailed programme, which will once again be led by Markus Hackl, has not yet been published.
Annual rankings 2025 are published
The results of the last dance sport season have been analysed, the 2025 annual rankings for Standard and Latin for all age and strength categories are public (link below). The scores are compiled from the results of all national tournaments; Swiss championships count double. Since 2024, no cash bonuses have been paid out to the best-placed couples; couples in the top strength category receive financial support from the association
DanceDrive Zurich is a new STSV member
DanceDrive Zurich (DDZ), based in Oberengstringen, will be accepted as a new STSV member as of 8 January 2026. The one-month consultation process was not utilised and the current STSV members have thus followed the recommendation of the Executive Board. The DDZ applied for admission to the STSV on 10 November 2025, submitting valid association statutes, a list of members and functionaries
If the STSV were a small child...
The Swiss Dance Sport Association wishes its national dance community a very happy holiday season and looks back on a lively year. Although – we could do with a little more life on our dance floors. If the STSV were a small child and could make a Christmas wish, it would be for even greater participation in competitions and
AGM approves new Articles of Association
The Swiss Dance Sport Association has new statutes, which come into force immediately. At an extraordinary delegates' meeting held in Olten on 6 December, the new version was clearly accepted by the delegates with 302 votes to 42. The revision was initiated by the 2024 Executive Board, and the new version was approved by the Presidents' Conference in June 2025.
Merchandising shop opens
The members of the national team have been wearing the new STSV collection at World and European Championships since this autumn. Now, anyone interested can also purchase items from the newly opened STSV merchandising shop. To kick things off, this online shop is offering 16 different items branded with the STSV logo from sportswear manufacturers CRAFT, JAKO and HRM. The prices for trainer jackets
Supporting our young talent with Y+S
Youth+Sport (Y+S) is the national federal funding programme for children and youth sport - in over 85 sports, including dancing! It supports clubs, associations and schools with contributions for courses, camps and competitions - and ensures that young people remain active in sport. The STSV supports this approach. An important pillar: training and
New ethics postcasts from Swiss Olympic
The dignity of all people involved should be a matter of course in Swiss sport and should be given top priority - as is well known, Swiss dance sport is also subject to the Swiss Olympic Code of Ethics and requires athletes, coaches and other participants to treat each other in a healthy, respectful and fair manner. Transgressions and offences have no place. The Ethics Compass
PR workshop - Making dance sport visible
The Swiss Dancesport Association cordially invites you to a PR workshop. Let's work together on how we can make dance sport in Switzerland more visible - as a strong, networked community! Our three workshop topics, which we are offering on Saturday 21 June in Wallisellen: Attracting sponsors - finding partners and creating added value together. Mastering media relations - in your
