On 20 April 2024, 65 members and friends of the club gathered in Grevenmacher on "M.S. Princess Marie-Astrid" to celebrate RWB's 50th anniversary. During the cruise on the river Moselle some historical highlights have been presented:

50 YEARS OF THE "ROUT-WÄISS-BLO LËTZEBUERG" (RWB) DANCE CLUB

50 years ago, the "Danzsportclub Rout-Wäiss-Blo Lëtzebuerg" (RWB) a.s.b.l. was founded, together with 2 other clubs, by a dance school.

Under its first president, Jean-André Stammet, the club strove for independence from the outset in order to represent the interests of dance sports enthusiasts in the best possible way.

Autonomy was quickly achieved, but fair co-operation within the association was unfortunately more difficult. Due to many disagreements, including a lifelong ban for J.A. Stammet, the RWB's competition couples danced under foreign licences for many years.

Only through the foundation of a 2nd World Amateur Dance Federation, in which a newly founded second Luxembourgish dance federation could become a member, were the couples and dancers of the RWB once again given the opportunity to compete under the Luxembourgish flag. This enabled the RWB to organise dance tournaments again in recent years, the GOLDEN-LADY TROPHY, which will be held again this year on 21 September for the 9th time and has now also become a popular and well-attended tournament abroad.

Despite all the nastiness, the RWB has an impressive record after 50 years. Couples like: Roland and Brigitte Fürpass-Hamm, Pierre and Marianne Pignolo-Lesczynski, Raymond and Jeannine Manes-Hellenbrand, Serge Schonckert and Sybille Dominicy, Serge Schonckert and Pascale Thull, David Pereira and Sandy Kirsch, Pierre and Isabelle Ewert-Duhazé, Henri and Francine Leboutte, Georges and Chantal Rach, Guy and Barbara Wiesen, have all honoured the name of the RWB over the years.
Jean-Marie Cueulenaere and Frank Morche were the first same-sex couple in Luxembourg. They even crowned their successful career with a world championship title.

For 25 years, the couple Josée and Jean-André Stammet was active on the dance floor and was able to show remarkable successes such as: 23 national championship titles, 2 times Benelux Champions, 3 times IDTA Champions, London Champions, Imperial Champions, victories in St. Petersburg, on the Gold Coast (Australia), Île de la Réunion, 7th place at the World Championships in Australia, 2 times runner-up at the U.S. Open in Miami and many more.

Peggy and Serge Quazzotti have now been active in dance sport/RWB for 30 years! Thanks to their world-class coaches, they also have top results to show, such as: 2 finals at the World Championships in Italy, Benelux champion, 2 winners of the Golden Lady Trophy in Luxembourg, regular participation in finals at internationally renowned competitions.

However, all these successes are only possible, among other things, because since its foundation 50 years ago, the club has been provided with a training hall in Luxembourg-Bonneweg by the municipality of Luxembourg, where the couples can train intensively.

To celebrate the club's 50th birthday, the board invited its members and sympathisers to a boat trip on the "M.S. Princesse Marie-Astrid".
This was the occasion to honour various deserving club members. Josée and Jean-André Stammet were honoured as founding members, club officials and sportsmen. Peggy and Serge Quazzotti were also honoured for 30 years of commitment at all levels. On behalf of many honorary members, Henriette and Jos Nothum-Rodesch also received a small token of appreciation.

Afterwards, the cruise guests were able to devote themselves to dancing. Everyone got their money's worth to the sounds of musicman Mike Poiré's infectious music.
All in all, a worthy celebration with music, excellent food, professional service and typical "M.S. Princesse Marie-Astrid" ambience. Ad multos annos, RWB !

Thanks for your participation in the 25th Schnéi-Bal. 

The next one will take place on Saturday January 25, 2025

Please save the date

 The SCHNÉI-BAL took place in the Europe Hall of the Alvisse Parc-Hotel**** in Luxembourg-Dommeldange on January 27, 2024.

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Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Ball starts at 8 p.m.

A live Orchestra will provide the strict dance rhythms for you to dance on a huge dance-floor: Jacky Melody

A free Parking is available next to the hotel.

The Schnéi-Bal buffets will be delicious again and at the entrance a glass of crémant will be yours as well as water, at your discretion, during the buffet.

On the programme : Latin and ballroom Shows, as well as a Tango Argentino show by 

Evening dress is appreciated and there will be no ticket sale in the evening, so, only upon reservation.

Hope to see you there.

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Registration Rules

All competitions of the Golden Lady Trophy are OPEN to All couples from any federation and any country,

Following the rules of Luxembourg Amateur League (LuxAL) and supervised by Luxembourg National Dance Council (www.dancecouncil.lu), full member of WDC and WDC Amateur League.

Age groups: 

The age-group the couple is belonging to, is determined by the age of the youngest partner. 

Example: The couple is belonging to +30 (Senior I), if the youngest partner of the couple (man or lady) is at least 30 years old and less than 40 years on the day of the competition (on 28.09.2019). Younger couples will have to dance in the adult age-category (-30).

Each couple can only register in maximum 2 age-groups :

- Either in the age category you are belonging to + 1 age-category below/younger (Example: +50 can register in +50 and +40)

- Or 2 age categories below/younger of your own category (Example: +50 can also register in +40 and +30).

Level categories:

3 Level categories exist in Lux Amateur League: 

- Pre-Amateur - 3 dances SW,TA,QU /CC,RU,JI

- Amateur - 4 dances SW,TA,SF,QU / CC,S,RU,JI

- Masterclass - 5 dances SW,TA,WW,SF,QU / CC,SA,RU,PD,JI)

The correspondence between above level-categories with those of some other countries are as follows:

Pre-Amateur equal to Débutants and Espoirs (FR) /  Hobbyleague oder Pre-Amateur (DE/GAL) / D-class (DE and other countries)

Amateur equal to Aspirants and Nationaux (FR) / Rising Star oder National Amateur (DE/GAL) / C and B-class (DE and other countries)

Masterclass equal to Internationaux (FR) / Supaleague oder International Amateur (DE/GAL) / A and S-class (DE and other countries)

You can register for a maximum of 2 level-categories.

Example: Pre-amateur couples can register for Pre-amateur and Amateur. Amateur can register for Amateur and Masterclass

Practical information about the competition

Dress rules:

• Pre-amateur: Stoned ballroom dress and tail suit not allowed
• Amateur: Stoned ballroom dress and tail suit allowed but not mandatory
• Masterclass: Ballroom dress and tail suit mandatory

Registration fee

25 euros for the first competition

+5 euros for each additional competition entry

Timetable 

The timetable is now available under the Timetable heading.

Hotel:

A preferential rate will be arranged with Légère Hotel Luxembourg – 8,9 rating on booking.com. The hotel is 10 Min. drive away from the location of the competition.

Special rates with the booking code Danceclub RWB:

• Single room:     85 € (including breakfast)
• Double room:    95 € (including breakfast)

A printable form to book the hotel is available, please click here : Hotel Booking Form

Send the filled in form directly to the Hotel Legere: luxembourg(at)legere-hotels-online.com (www.legere-hotels-online.com)

Guided Tour of Luxembourg City:

On Sunday morning, we will offer, a guided tour of Luxembourg city to all interested couples and their accompanying friends. It will be offered, free of charge. A limited number of places is available. They will be distributed on a first come first serve basis. If interested, please register by ticking the box in the competition Registration Form and provide the exact number of participating persons.       

Link to the Registration Form

If you have any remaining question regarding your registration or the organization of your trip to Luxembourg, please contact the Organizer by e-mail dancesport(at)dancesport.lu

Competition Organiser: Dancesport Club RWB Luxembourg (www.dancesport.lu)