With the endorsement of Ballroom Dancers’ Federation International (BDFI), Hong Kong Ballroom Dancers International (HKBDI) was proud to organize 4^th HKBDFI Cup on 15^th February 2015. As BDFI International Director, I have the responsibility to make HKBDFI Cup recognizable in Hong Kong & the Worldwide DanceSport Calendar.  I was a bit worried this year as Lunar New Year (LNY) was on 19^th February 2015, traditionally people went out for holidays or had Celebration LNY Dinner at this time-slot approaching LNY.  Beyond all expectations, there were still registration of 111 couples, similar to the year before.  I was over the moon that 123 Solo dancers’ registration broke all previous records !

At 3^rd HKBDFI Cup on 16/2/14, an innovative brand new event of “HK Permanent Resident Amateur Standard” (HKPRAS) was added.  The expiry of one year’s test period for this special & unique event in Hong Kong came to the conclusion with the word “Successful” .

5^th HKBDFI Cup  (moved to 27^th March in 2016) will see the birth of 2015 All Year Round Champions of HKPRAS.  They will be sponsored with air fares to compete overseas under the banner of HKBDI together with All Year Round Champions of HK Amateur Standard & Latin, HK Professional Standard & Latin,  Open Amateur Standard & Latin, Open Professional Standard & Latin.

Lawrence Chan

(a) Open Professional Latin Prize Presentation

(b) Open Amateur Standard Champions

(c) Adjudicators of 4th HKBDFI Cup