A Spectacular Start to the 2024 Sarajevo Dance Festival (BIH)

2024 WDSF World Championship Junior II Solo Latin Female Podium

The Sarajevo Dance Festival opened its doors to an extraordinary display of talent on the first day, welcoming dancers from across the globe to compete in Solo Latin and Youth Latin categories. A highlight of the day was the WDSF World Championship Solo Latin Female Junior II, where the world’s top athletes captivated audiences with their poise, rhythm, and artistry, reaffirming the explosive growth and popularity of this DanceSport discipline.

In a thrilling final, Italy's Mariagrazia Manico claimed the prestigious title, delivering a stunning performance that left the judges and audience in awe. She was followed by Georgia’s Nini Gamkhuashvili, who secured second place, and Germany’s Caroline Sophie Overheu, who earned third. The complete results of the final are as follows:

WDSF World Championship Junior II Solo Latin Female

  1. Mariagrazia Manico – ITA
  2. Nini Gamkhuashvili – GEO
  3. Caroline Sophie Overheu – GER
  4. Emanuela Cirulli – ITA
  5. Lo Sum Yi Abby – HKG
  6. Ecrin Ada Demirer – TUR

Beyond the title event, the day featured a remarkable lineup of competitions, each showcasing exceptional talent and dedication:

WDSF Open Standard Youth

  1. Rytis Aseriskis / Izabele Zymanciute – LTU
  2. Alexandru Marandiuc / Viviana Obreja – MDA
  3. Dan Hude / Iza Vidergar – SLO

WDSF Open Solo Standard Female Junior II

  1. Wang Yi-Shan – TPE
  2. Anna Osminin – CAN
  3. Chuang Min Hsuan – TPE

WDSF Open Latin Rising Stars

  1. Jaka Bracko / Venera Spasova – SLO
  2. Anatolii Kameniuk / Larissabelle Sofokleous – CYP
  3. Ooi Ken Vin / Tan Zoe Zi Wei – MAS

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Adult

  1. Ivona Curic – BIH
  2. Mine Irmak Selek – TUR
  3. Sofia Calabrese – ITA

WDSF Open Solo Latin Female Juvenile II

  1. Sahra Inamlik – TUR
  2. Tanem Uzun – TUR
  3. Lena Esen – TUR

Reflecting on the day’s exceptional performances, WDSF President Shawn Tay stated:

This festival celebrates the remarkable growth of DanceSport and the empowerment of athletes through disciplines like Solo Latin. The passion and creativity displayed here pave the way for a dynamic and ever-evolving future for our sport, driven by the next generation of talent.”

Acknowledgments

The WDSF extends its heartfelt gratitude to our National Member Body, The Association of Sports Dance Clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, for their dedication and commitment to hosting this outstanding event. Their efforts have been instrumental in promoting and supporting the growth of DanceSport disciplines like Solo Latin on an international stage.

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