FAQs

• Four nights of social dancing
• All workshops (based on your level of dance knowledge), including specialty workshops
• All-Star track (if you qualify)
• Continental Breakfast from 9am – 11am Saturday and Sunday
• Pizza party and cake social
• Ability to enter all relevant contests (entry fees apply)
• Free parking at the Hyatt
• Not included – Premium Pro
• Intensives (add’l fee applies)

Each competitor may enter one “skill level” Jack & Jill competition for their primary role (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, All-Star, Champions). You may also enter a J&J competition in the skill level for your secondary role, and you may enter a J&J competition in Sophisticated or Masters, if you meet the age requirements to do so.

In the Strictly Swing Divisions you have many options to dance that include:
Dance in a skill level, and an age level division (stay in the same role or switch roles in different contests, up to you!)

Dance in your current WSDC skill level Strictly AND find a different partner next level up (or down) and dance with them (stay in the same role or switch roles in different contests , up to you!)

Dance in two different skill level strictlies, with different partners, AND an age level division (stay in the same role or switch roles in different contests, up to you!). Example: Novice, Intermediate and Sophisticated.

Liberty wants you to have the opportunity to dance and compete as much as you like! How does this work? John Lindo believes in the honor system, and we ask that you assign yourself FAIRLY when entering a skill division that isn’t matched with your current WSDC points. You do not need to submit a petition if you believe it is fair for you to dance in the division that is not your regular WSDC skill level.

Liberty’s rules state:
“It is the Organizer’s goal to encourage all competitors to assign themselves to a FAIR and APPROPRIATE classification using the honor system. If you do not feel comfortable dancing within these qualifications, please petition (see https://libertyswing.com/rules.html for details).”

NOTE: You cannot enter the SAME Strictly contest in both roles. i.e. dance with one partner as a leader and a different partner as a follower in Intermediate Strictly.

We are always here to help, so if you have any questions, please contact us.

Yes! You are allowed to dance in any role you please in the following divisions at Liberty:

• Strictly Swing (All divisions)
• Rising Star (Rising Star Tour rules)
• Showcase & Classic (NASDE rules)
• Jack & Jill contests
• Pro-Am Jack & Jills

• Our Switch Role J&J requires that you switch roles multiple times within the duration of each dance

  As always, you should enter the WSDC levelled J&J in the role you wish to attain points in, and remain in that role for the whole contest. If you have any questions, please contact us.

We ask that you assess your skill level fairly, using the following as a guide. If you find material particularly challenging, but don’t want to leave the class, we suggest sitting on the side and observing the lesson, so as not to hold your fellow students back.

level 1: basic patterns, concepts & fundamentals
level 2: requires skills, technique & fluid basics
level 3: must have extensive knowledge, skills & abilities

We are supporting Kenny’s Dream and TRANSmission. Learn more about these worthy causes here: https://libertyswing.com/fundraiser. Proceeds from the “A Better You” session on Sunday and the Sunday night “dollar sessions”, as well as “at the door” cover admission for the Thursday/Sunday socials will also support these two charities.

Yes, we have day passes available at the door. They cannot be purchased ahead of time.
See Pricing info.

What a great way to expose more people to West Coast Swing! Spectator passes are available at the door (no dancing, no workshops). If your family or friends want to come see you dance/perform, they will need this pass to enter the ballroom.
See Pricing info.