Contests

Many fun dance contests are offered. There are divisions for many skill and experience levels from 1st time rookie competitors to seasoned professionals. All contests will be judged by well respected judges and scored using the relative placement system. Below is a simple summary of the contests. There are entry requirements and limitations specific to each contest. Read the complete rules
and Code of Conduct if you would like to participate.

Strictly Swing

Enter with your partner. We pick the music. You may enter one or multiple Strictly Swing divisions. Cash prizes and custom medals for 1st – 3rd placements.

Levels: Newcomer/Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Allstar, Champion

Choreography

Bring your partner, your music, your costumes and routine. Enjoy 3 minutes of fame in the spotlights with a live audience and 1000s more watching online. FREE professionally produced video too!

Rising Star – Any swing style. Lifts are allowed but not required.

ProAm Spotlight – Teacher/Student couples, any swing style. Exhibition, Leader & Follwer contests.

Jack & Jill

The ultimate social dance contest! Enter individually, partners are randomly paired, we pick the music. There will be multiple rounds for each division.

World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) Levels: Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Allstar, Champion. You may enter more than one level in different roles.

Age Divisions: Sophisticated (35+), Masters (50+)

All In Mixer Everyone should enter this just for fun mixer. No judging. You could win in a random drawing for a pass to Swing Fling 2025.

Pro Am

Enter individually. Dance with three randomly drawn Allstar/Champion partners. Levels: Newcomer/Novice, Intermediate

PROAM STRICTLY SWING – Dance two songs with your teacher or a favorite Allstar/Champion partner. Levels: Newcomer/Novice, Intermediate, Masters

Enter a second time in the other role.

PRO AM SPOTLIGHT – Students enter with their teacher. Prizes include medals and the admiration of your peers.

Prizes include medals, photo opportunities and superstar dance moments.

DCSX is a member of the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC). Points awarded to winners and finalists in the leveled West Coast Swing Jack & Jill divisions determine which level you are eligible to enter. See Rules.

Prizes

Rising Star Routine $500
1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100

Strictly Swing $1700 in Cash Prizes

Jack & Jill winners receive cash prizes based on entries (over $10,000 awarded in the past).