Our event is run in accordance with the rules set by the WSDC. For full details, please refer to the official rules: https://worldsdc.com/rules/

This event is gender neutral, noting that a competitor qualifies for their dance level based on either Leader or Follower points, whichever is highest. This defines their primary role as a leader or follower throughout the event.

Competitors are allowed to also compete in their non-dominant role up to two levels down in competitions, unless they are required to move up based on the WSDC points for their secondary role. Competitors with points qualifying both their primary and secondary roles to the same skill level are required to choose only one to compete with. E.g. Competitors cannot compete in Intermediate Jack and Jill as both a leader and follower.

Petitions to compete at a lower competition level must be made to the Event Director in writing no later than 3 days before the event. Petitions to compete at higher levels are managed by the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) and approved requests must be provided to the event no later than registration check in at the event.

General Competition Information

For the Jack & Jill Division: The Newcomer and Novice finals will be an All Skate, Intermediate final will be clustered spotlights, and the the Advanced final will be Spotlights. Trophies will be awarded to the first 3 placings of each category. To enter a competition please pre-register when you purchase your event pass. In the event you require changes to your competition entry please contact the Swingvasion team. Please refer to competition registration deadlines to ensure you are signed up for all the contests you are interested in participating in.

Competition Entry fees: Please note that the competition entry fees are already included in the Full Event Passes price. If you do not hold an event pass you will not be eligible to partake in the competitions.

Swingvasion Lift Rule: A lift is defined as any instance in which a dancer’s feet are both off the floor while their weight is supported by their partner. Lifts are not permitted in the Jack and Jill division and will result in disqualification. Enforcement of this rule is at the discretion of the Chief Judge, who will assess each case individually. Leniency may be granted in situations involving very minor and clearly unintentional lifts.

Jack & Jill Competition

Jack & Jill competitions are designed to highlight skills in spontaneous WCS dancing and the ability to dance well with a variety of partners.

Competitors enter as individuals, are randomly assigned partners, and dance to music pre-selected by the DJ. Dancers will be judged individually in the heats & as a couple in the final.

Lucky Steals Competition

What is Steals? It’s West Coast Swing… but with surprise partner takeovers, role switches, and anything goes joyful mischief. Check out this video for an example of a Steals dance.

For Lucky Steals, three partners will be paired randomly and will be posted before the competition on Friday night. You will compete with the same partners for the whole competition. The aim of this competition is to have fun showing off your lead and follow skills with a random partners. Entries for this event are capped and may close before previously announced competition.

All competitors will compete in the same competition regardless of WSDC eligible level.

Competition Divisions

WSDC Newcomer Jack & Jill Division

This is a special division for people who are new to WCS Jack & Jills - who may choose to either enter WSDC Newcomer or WSDC Novice. Dancers may only compete in Newcomer J&J if they have not earned any WSDC Newcomer/Novice points in the role they are registered to compete in.

WSDC Novice Jack & Jill Division

A person should compete in Novice if they have earned fewer than 16 Novice points and do not otherwise qualify for the Intermediate category. They may compete in Novice if they have earned 30 or fewer Novice points.

WSDC Intermediate Jack & Jill Division

A person should compete in Intermediate if they have already competed at the Intermediate level and hold Intermediate points (and don't qualify for a higher category) or when they have earned 30 or more Novice points. They may compete in Intermediate if they have earned 16 or more Novice points.

WSDC Advanced Jack & Jill Division

A person should compete in Advanced if they have already competed at the Advanced level and hold Advanced points (and don't qualify for a higher category) or when they have earned 45 or more Intermediate points. They may compete in Intermediate if they have earned 30 or more Intermediate points.

Competitor responsibilities

1. Plan Ahead. Please check the event schedule before the weekend and allow plenty of time to arrive, register, and get ready to compete. Bring any attire you need for your divisions, and be aware that event schedules may change. It is each competitor's responsibility to check for any updates during the weekend, and be on time for all meetings & competitions.
2. Know the Rules. All competitors should read the competition rules carefully, and are responsible for adhering to these rules whether they have read them or not. Swingvasion competitions are run in accordance with the WSDC rules. Questions about the rules should be addressed in advance to the Event Director and/or the Chief Judge.
3. Be Ready to Compete. Competitors should be present in the venue at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their competition. Competitors are responsible for their bib numbers – please keep them safe for the duration of the event and return them at the end.
4. Good Sportsmanship. Competitors are expected to demonstrate respectful and professional behaviour both on and off the competition floor. Behaviour that is considered inappropriate or inconsistent with the event's Code of Conduct may result in an attendee being asked to leave the event.
5. Discussing Competition Results. Please be respectful when discussing competition results with other competitors, and avoid making negative comments about other competitors or their performances. If you are wondering why a judge placed you in a certain position, a private lesson is a great place to discuss this with them!