Contests
Many fun dance contests are offered. There are divisions for many skill and experience levels from first time newbie to seasoned professionals. Win cash prizes, gift certificates, peer admiration and custom medals. All contests will be judged by well respected judges and scored using the relative placement system. Electronic scoring provides instant results. Below is a simple summary of the contests. There are entry requirements and limitations specific to each. Read the complete rules and Code of Conduct. Early registration is encouraged. The absolute last chance to enter is one hour before the session begins.
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
Random Partner, Random Song! It’s 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.
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).
