Dance Levels & What to Expect

Level	What to Expect	Prerequisites
Beginner	No prior knowledge about the dance style needed. Learn basic steps, dance frame, floor etiquette, and partner safety.	• None — perfect for first-time dancers!
Improver	Dancers are comfortable with the basics and begin refining technique, improving frame, and enhancing partner connection.	• Ability to execute basic steps confidently and maintain timing
Improver/Intermediate	Dancers gain further confidence with the breadth of fundamental patterns and technique.	• Comfort with a variety of basic steps and techniques
Intermediate	Focuses on frame maintenance, hand-to-hand connection, and incorporating turns or step variations beyond the breadth of fundamental patterns and technique.	• Strong understanding of fundamental movements, good frame control, and ability to follow/lead turns
Intermediate/Advanced	Designed for dancers with fluid movement and mastery of fundamentals. Teaches sophisticated moves, styling, and adaptability.	• Strong execution of dance techniques, comfort with musicality, and ability to dance complex patterns
All Levels	Open to everyone! These classes provide foundational concepts for newer dancers while offering deeper refinement for experienced dancers. Instructors layer instruction to meet everyone’s needs.	• A willingness to learn, explore, and adapt — dancers of all backgrounds can participate

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Schedule as a List

Thursday

3:30 PM – 9:00 PM — Registration (Madison Foyer)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Welcome Social (Hospitality Suite)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Women’s Meet & Greet (Lobby Bar)
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM — Trail-In Dance
— Couples (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
— Line (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Swing (East/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
9:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Trail-In Dance
— Couples (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
— Line (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Swing (East/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
11:00 PM – 2:00 AM — After Hours (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)

Friday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Eye Openers (Light Breakfast) (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Registration (Madison Foyer)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM — BIPoC Social (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
5:15 – 6:45 PM — Wizard’s Reception (VIP Social) (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
— West Coast Swing Explosion! (Madison Ballroom) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dance Review (Courtyard - Line) — DJ: TBD
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Exhibitions and Announcements (Madison Ballroom) — DJ: TBD
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM — Friday Night Dancing (Theme: “Over the Rainbow” — wear one color of the rainbow or wear them all!)
— Couples Dancing (Madison) — DJ: TBD
— Swing Dancing (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dancing (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM — Friday Night Dancing (Theme: “Over the Rainbow” — wear one color of the rainbow or wear them all!)
— Couples Dancing (Madison) — DJ: TBD
— Swing Dancing (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dancing (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
12:00 AM — 3:00 AM — After Hours (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)

Saturday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Eye Openers (Light Breakfast) (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Registration (Madison Foyer)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM — Women’s Social (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
5:15 – 6:45 PM
— Men’s Social (Governor’s Suite: Room 2701)
— Trans/NB Social (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
— West Coast Swing Explosion! (Madison Ballroom) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dance Review (Courtyard - Line) — DJ: TBD
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Exhibitions and Announcements (Madison Ballroom) — DJ: TBD
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM — Saturday Night Dancing (Theme: “Wicked” — wear pink or wear green, or otherwise tribute the movie)
— Couples Dancing (Madison) — DJ: TBD
— Swing Dancing (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dancing (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM — Saturday Night Dancing (Theme: “Wicked” — wear pink or wear green, or otherwise tribute the movie)
— Couples Dancing (Madison) — DJ: TBD
— Swing Dancing (South/3rd Floor) — DJ: TBD
— Line Dancing (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
12:00 AM — 3:00 AM — After Hours (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)

Sunday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Eye Openers (Light Breakfast) (Hospitality Suite: Room 2721)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM — Workshops & Panels
— TBD (Madison) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (Courtyard) — Instructor: TBD
— TBD (South/3rd Floor) — Instructor: TBD
— Panel TBD (East/3rd Floor) — Facilitator: TBD
2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
— Couples Dancing (Madison) DJ: TBD
— Line Dancing (Courtyard) — DJ: TBD
— Swing Dancing (South Room) — DJ: TBD
5:00 PM – until done PM — Floor teardown and staging for Monday load out

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