Vision & Mission
Since 1989, the United Country Western Dance Council® (UCWDC®) has provided the most unique competitive dance experience in the world.
We love to put on a big show! We express our brand most fully at UCWDC-sanctioned events around the world. UCWDC events are known for their exceptional quality, friendliness, and fun.
UCWDC Vision
The UCWDC is inspired by the vision of a thriving global country dance community featuring a world-class competition circuit and a Championship event on every continent.
UCWDC Mission
The UCWDC mission is to provide our members with the structure, tools, education, and support they need to thrive in our circuit.
How we’re doing it
To fulfill our Mission and to bring our Vision to life, we focus on:
Competition Best Practices
The UCWDC creates and maintains world-class systems and processes. This includes:
- Competition rules
- Judging standards
- Scorekeeping excellence
- Standardized music lists
- Trustworthy data management
Member Services
The UCWDC serves our Amateur, Junior, Professional, Judge, Event Director, and Honorary members by providing:
- Education, training, and certification
- Professional support
- A consistent and transparent competition experience
- Oversight according to UCWDC Rules, Policies & Procedures
We’ve got big plans—join us!
The UCWDC is currently pursuing a goal to offer three continental Championships by 2033. That means increasing our capacity to deliver new Championship events in addition to the long-standing UCWDC Country Dance World Championships®.
We invite you to share the experience—come dance with us!