New Zealand Dance Sport Federation is IDO's new member

During his tour through Asia / Asia – Pacific the IDO ambassador for this large region, IDO vice president Michael Wendt visited the New Zealand Dance Sport Federation (NZDSF) in the most beautiful City of Sails, Auckland in New Zealand.

The NZDSF is IDO’s youngest FULL MEMBER - since January 1, 2012. Welcome New Zealand in the wonderful and exciting world IDO, with outstanding dance sport in various fields!

At their national board meeting the NZDSF has discussed a future structure of her federation, including Ballroom, Latin, Rock’n’Roll and IDO dances (performing arts, street- and special couple dances) – all on a same level and working together for the sake of the new Zealand Dance Sport, the New Zealand dancers participating at national and international competitions and championships.
“In my eyes this is the future in dance sport on a fair and truly successful way to develop the many different dances for the dancers and their dance-structures! Dancers want to dance and compete and have fun! You are on a very promising way,” Michael Wendt congratulated the hard working, President of the NZDSF, William Royce and his great board.

“New Zealand plans to send the first dancers to compete at IDO events this year, in spite of the long distance between our worlds of a 24 hours flight” William Royce announce proudly.
Vice president Michael Wendt presented the world of IDO to the board in a two hour detailed presentation, which resulted in many questions and fruitful discussions. The NZDSF has many excellent dance experts in many fields besides Ballroom and Latin: HipHop – B-boying (Break Dance) – Jazz and Contemporary (Modern) – Tap dance and Salsa and the Caribbean Dances.

Welcome New Zealand in the IDO family!