Klaipėda's ballroom and Latin dance school, founded by a world and European champion. Standard and Latin dances for kids from age 3 and adults, taught to WDSF international standards.
An international DanceSport competition in the biggest arena of Klaipėda. Lights, stage, music and care for every dancer — from the first step to the award ceremony. We welcome dancers, their coaches, parents and spectators from Lithuania and abroad.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Švyturio Arena, Dubysos g. 10, Klaipėda
12 November, 23:59 (EET)
26 events + Choreography Team, 4 parts
The programme includes 6 WDSF Open events, 6 DSE events, LSŠF qualification events, Solo and Beginners (E2 / E3 / E4), plus the Choreography Team event. All events are run under LSŠF, DSE and WDSF rules. Registration and start times for each part will be published after entries close. An active WDSF e-card is mandatory in all WDSF events; collect start numbers at least 45 minutes before each part. Licences and special costumes are not required for Beginners E2.
Fees are per person per programme. A couple pays for both partners. Register via dancesportinfo.lt until 12 November, 23:59. Pay online right after registration, online later, or in cash on the day (deferred payment only). Register via the WDSF system; an active WDSF e-card is required. WDSF and DSE competitors pay the entry fee via the ticket system.
| Event | Fee |
|---|---|
| Team events Choreography Team, per dancer | 10 € |
| Beginners Solo and couples E2 / E3 / E4 | 15 € |
| Qualification LSŠF events and Solo LA | 18 € |
| DSE events Juvenile, Junior I, Junior II | 20 € |
| WDSF Youth / RS Open Youth and Rising Stars | 30 € |
Spectator ticket — 15 €, seat at a table +5 € per part (cash at the venue). Free for children under 5 and coaches with an active LSŠF licence.
Special offer valid 14–16 November 2026. Use the code “Global Wave Open 2026” when booking. Green Park Hotel Klaipėda (Minijos g. 119, +370 46 380 803) · Hotel Aurora (Nemuno g. 51, +370 698 13102). Švyturio Arena is the biggest arena in the city: a spacious floor, stands, changing rooms and a car park next to the arena. Open map.
VšĮ Tendance is a non-profit organisation and registered charity. Entry fees and ticket income cover the costs of organising the competition (arena rental, judges, awards, sound and lighting); any remaining funds support dance activities for children and young people in Klaipėda.
Questions about the competition? gwo@tendance.lt · +370 610 08 644 · Full competition website: gwo.tendance.lt →
The school was founded by Dmitrij Popov — multiple-time world and European champion in Latin formation and an LSSF judge.
Classes run in 4 locations across the city — pick the one closest to home.
Come in and see if Tendance is the right place for your child (or for you). No commitment.
Five classic dances: Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep. Standard develops elegant posture, a sense of partnership and musical understanding.
Five energetic dances: Samba, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive. Latin builds speed, rhythm, muscle flexibility and confidence.
In Lithuania, ballroom and Latin dance is organised under the qualification class system of the Lithuanian DanceSport Federation (LSSF) (Qualification Class Regulations, 06 Dec 2023):
Class and age group are two independent categories. A dancer competes in their WDSF age group and in their qualification class:
Example labelling: "Juveniles II E4 LA" — a dancer aged 10–11, qualification class E4, Latin program.
Under separate LSSF rules (Qualification Class Regulations – Solo Latin, 30 Oct 2024), Solo Latin dancers compete without a partner. A special E2 class has been introduced for Juveniles — a first step into competition for kids just starting the Latin program.
Every Tendance dancer has a clear path of progress — from Children's E2 all the way to Youth S class and international WDSF tournaments.
Playful dance classes. Coordination, rhythm, first steps. 1–2 sessions of 45 min per week.
First E-class competitions. Foundations of the Standard and Latin programs. 2–3 sessions per week.
Professional coaches, qualification classes from D up to Open (C, B, A, S), international competitions. 3–5 sessions per week.
Amateur groups, private lessons, wedding dance preparation. Flexible schedule.
Not at the start. Kids begin in group classes where we learn the movements without a partner. Pairs are formed later, once dancers reach a certain level. Adults are welcome either with a partner or on their own.
To begin with, comfortable non-slip shoes. Later (after 2–3 months) you'll need proper ballroom dance shoes. Our administrator will help you order them.
No. Many of our dancers come purely for the joy, fitness and community. Competitions are an option, not an obligation.
You'll see the first results after 2–3 months. The first E2-class competition usually comes after 6–10 months, depending on age and how often they train.
The first class is a free trial. No preparation needed — just come along.
Register 📞 +370 650 97551