workshops
We offer multi-levelled workshops throughout the weekend. Each level gets 5 hours of workshop plus additional open level workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not allow participants to jump between leveled workshops, this means if you are level 3 you cannot attend level 2, 4 or 5 workshops. This is due to balance of the workshops, space limitations and most importantly respect of the levels.
Please read the level descriptions carefully before choosing the appropriate group for you. We will scan all registration to check WSDC levels.
If you want more workshops you can attend our SNOW EXTREME which gives you access to more workshops! Click on Extreme in the menu (under Event info) to read more.
Audition
The audition is for you who would like to attend classes of higher levels, but do not have the required WSDC points to qualify. If you would like to audition to a higher level of classes, check the schedule to see when and where the audition is. You will get a few songs to dance and you will rotate partner to get a chance to show your skills. The pro staff will decide who gets to move up.
Level 1: NEWCOMER (no WSDC points required)
You are very new to West Coast Swing and have just started going to events. You have just learned the basic patterns but want more time and guidance to polish your dance. At this level you will start by practicing and cleaning your basic patterns and learning the basic WCS techniques and how to make the dance look like WCS. By the end of the weekend you might learn some cool variations and basics stylings and how to properly connect to your partner. This level is not only focusing on dance classes but will also teach you about WCS etiquette, how social dancing works, how competition works and how to get the most out of an WCS event.
Level 2: newcomer/NOVICE (no WSDC points required)
You have the knowledge of the basics patterns, timing and frame and can dance to any tempo. At this level you will be working on fun patterns, WCS connection, technique and cool variations.
Level 3: HIGH NOVICE (a minimum of 1 WSDC novice point required)
You feel confident with West Coast Swing fundamentals: basic patterns, timing, technique and teamwork. You can social dance with partners from any level without any problem. You want to learn more advanced patterns, musicality, styling and technique. You can audition for this level if you do not have the required WSDC points.
Level 4: INTERMEDIATE
This level is open for those in WSDC Intermediate (16 novice points or more). You can also audition for this level if you do not have the required WSDC points.
Level 5: ADVANCED
For WSDC Advanced and All-Star dancers. This level requires Advance point or more. You can also audition for this level if you do not have the required WSDC points.
Level 6: ALL STAR
For All star & Champion level dancers. It is not possible to audition for this level.
Open level classes (All levels)
These classes are open for all WCS dancers (full pass or extreme pass), regardless of what level you are attending.