[1] Wheelchair dancing started in Sweden in 1968, originally for recreation or rehabilitation, with the first competition held in 1975.

From 1998 to 2024, Wheelchair dancesport was governed by World Para Dance Sport, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

The rebranding was also part of an effort to "further grow participation in the sport beyond wheelchair users", such as governing dancesport events involving competitors with prosthetics.

[6] Athletes are placed into one of two classes:[7] Wheelchair dancing is a popular social and recreational activity, with participants in over 40 countries.

[9] In February, 2008 the University of Delaware Collegiate DanceWheels Program was created to instruct students in wheelchair dancing.