DanceSport WA Rankings

Welcome to the Rankings!

After the yearly WA Open State Championship, couples are selected from the highest Ranking Couples on each list. They must compete in Australian Championships in Melbourne to received funds towards their trip expenses.  (Please note the updated Ranking Lists will be published in due course)

The DSWA Rankings is a system used to compile the ranking of competitive couples each year. In the DanceSport calendar there are ‘ranking’ events and the results from these ranking events are used to determine which couples are appointed State Representatives for the year. 

DanceSport WA Rankings are only for WA Amateur Couples.

Criteria for Amateur Competitors

Points are awarded for Open events only.

Yearly Finishing Point at WA Open

The DanceSport WA State Open Championship is the final ranking event included in the current year’s total Rankings where funding is allocated depending on the total points gained across all ranking events danced.

State Team Selection

The State Team is selected from the top ranked couples in each style and age group. If a couple wins more than one style they are only eligible for (1) one funding allocation.

To view latest RANKINGS as at 16.11.24 either click on each section above or use the link above!

1st two Ranking Events for 2025 are AID Annual 5th April, followed by ADS Great Western 27th April, 2025

Conditions for Competitor's

Couples must compete in a minimum of (3) three Ranking events to be considered for the State Team.  To receive funding couples must compete at the Australian Championships in Melbourne. Couples must also compete in the section or dance style that they received their funding for.

Conditions for Promoter's

PROMOTER’S must offer Open Events in all Age Groups (no combining 2 Age Groups eg: Under 21/Adult Open).  Placings must be acknowledged down to 6th Place – usually Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place and Certificates for 4th, 5th and 6th Places.

Points Allocation

Points are awarded to couples on the position in which you finish:  1st = 12 points, 2nd = 11 points, 3rd = 10 points, 4th = 9 points, 5th = 8 points, 6th = 7 points, 7th = 7 points, 8 – 7 points, Semi- finalists receive 6 points. Couple dancing in a heat but not through to the Semi receive 5 points.

To view latest RANKINGS as at 16.11.24 either click on each section above or use the link above!