International Federation
World Salsa Federation
Professionalizing competitive salsa on the world stage
Best For
Competitive salsa dancers seeking internationally recognized championship titles
Overview
Founded in 2001, the World Salsa Federation is recognized by the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) as the governing body for competitive salsa in the United States. The WSF organizes the World Salsa Championships and is working to establish standardized syllabi and examination systems to professionalize salsa as a competitive discipline.
History
Founded in 2001 in Miami to bring organizational structure to the growing competitive salsa scene.
Gained recognition from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) as the US governing body for competitive salsa.
Established the World Salsa Championships as the premier international competitive salsa event.
Working to develop standardized syllabi and examination frameworks, similar to what exists in ballroom dance.
Represents the push to elevate salsa from purely social dance to an organized competitive discipline.
Governance & Structure
International headquarters in Miami with affiliated national organizations.
Recognized by the AAU for competitive salsa in the United States.
Developing standardized judging criteria and competition rules.
Competition Structure
World Salsa Championships is the organization's flagship annual event.
Divisions include On1, On2, and various team/formation categories.
Both amateur and professional divisions are offered.
Key Programs
World Salsa Championships
Annual international competition drawing top salsa dancers from around the world.
Syllabus Development
Ongoing project to create standardized salsa teaching and examination frameworks.
Membership & Access
Open to competitive salsa dancers and instructors. Registration available through the WSF website.
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