Welcome to Umeå Westie Weekend 2027
Dates: 22 January – 24 January 2027
Place: Umeå Folkets Hus (Address: Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå)
One of the biggest social events in Sweden! We’re looking forward to a weekend full of workshops and social dancing with you and our great instructors.
Registration
Registration opens on 14 October 2026 at 18:00 CEST.
RegistrationTeachers
Victor & Evelina
Victor and Evelina found each other through dance in 2018 and have been teaching together since 2022. Both of them are passionate about dance and teaching it. They place great importance on clarity in their teaching and are described by many as pedagogical instructors. Victor and Evelina are active within the West Coast Swing community and frequently attend events for further education, social dancing, competing, and judging competitions, which keeps their teaching current. Victor & Evelina compete in the All-Star division. They want to spread their joy for dance and inspire both new and experienced dancers to share their love for West Coast Swing.
Evi & Clement
Clevi – Clem & Evi – are two passionate West Coast Swing dancers based in Berlin. With a decade of experience each, they have joined forces to teach and dance together. Clement, an All-Star Division leader and an Advanced Division follower, brings a unique sense of musicality and creativity to the dance floor with his decade of musical studies and his background in solo dances like Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary.
Evi, an All-Star Division follower with a professional contemporary dance background and experience in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance, adds her unique flavour to WCS. Clem & Evi love communication and connection in WCS, which allow them to co-create and express the music both as individual dancers and as a couple. They also love choreography and achieved a 5th place in the Rising Star division at the Open 2023, as well as a 1st place at Global Grand Prix 2023 and French Open 2024.
Ibi & Jula
Ibirocay tried many different dance forms before he got involved in partner dancing. Latin folklore, hip-hop, flamenco, jazz, ballet, etc. But it wasn’t until he took his first salsa steps that he found his true calling. During his time as a pro, he travelled, taught and performed at events all over the world and also became a silver medalist in the World Salsa Championships 3 times. He has over 25 years of teaching experience, and in search of new inspiration, he first witnessed WCS on VHS tapes back in 2001. But it actually wasn’t until a few years later that he realised what he had seen when he stumbled upon several YouTube videos and was immediately hooked. After an introductory course in 2008, he continued on the learning path, travelling to events, taking workshops, privates and social dancing. He tried his luck competing for the first time at the UK champs 2012 and is the first Scandinavian dancer to make it up to the All-Star division. He has been teaching WCS since 2010 and, aside from organising 3 WSDC events in Sweden as well as hosting regular weekly classes in his hometown, he also travels both nationally and internationally during weekends, sharing his knowledge and passion for the dance.
Meet Jula, a passionate West Coast Swing dancer and instructor from Germany. Having danced since childhood, she explored various styles, including jazz, ballet, ballroom, and Latin dance, before discovering West Coast Swing in 2015. Since then, she has achieved remarkable success, recently reaching the Champions division. Jula’s empathetic teaching style, rooted in her own journey, makes her a supportive and encouraging guide for dancers of all levels. With her, you’ll not only learn the steps but also find confidence and joy in your own dancing.
Jakub Jakoubek & Emeline Rochefeuille
Originally from the Czech Republic and Réunion Island, Jakub and Emeline took their first steps into the dance world at the ages of 16 and 12, both beginning with Ballroom Dancing (Latin, Standard, and Line Dance).
They fell in love with West Coast Swing soon after discovering it, captivated by its creativity, musicality, and sense of freedom.
Their dance journey has been shaped by multiple influences – from urban dances and contemporary to modern, Zouk, and Contact Improvisation. Both are driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to learn from other disciplines, expanding their vocabulary of movement, expression, and connection.
The story of J’Em began in June 2016, when they were coincidentally hired together for a styling workshop taught by Adam and Rita in Budapest. Since then, they have been travelling the world, sharing their passion for dance across countries and cultures.
After five consecutive years as top 10 finalists at the Open Swing Dance Championships, they won the Classic Division in November 2024, becoming the first European couple ever to do so
Location
All workshops and socials are at Umeå Folkets Hus (Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå).
Accomodation
We are pleased to provide you with a special booking code, which offers a discounted accommodation rate at Hotell Winn. Comfort Hotel Winn, which is just across the street from the venue.
Use the code “UWW27” for the discount.
Passes
Early bird: 1200 SEK — the first 40 passes
Regular Bird: 1400 SEK
Levels
OBS! When you couple register with someone, you have to register on the same workshop level.
Level 2
For those who know the basics of West Coast Swing.
You should know the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns: sugar push, underarm turn, left side pass, sugar tuck, and whip. This level is suitable for those who have taken at least a beginner course.
Level 3
For those who have been dancing regularly for at least one or two years.
You should feel confident dancing on the social floor, and changing between patterns should not be a problem. This level is suitable for those who have taken at least one intermediate course (fortsättningskurs).
Level 4
This level is for those who have been dancing for a longer time.
You should have danced WCS for at least 3 years, have points in the Novice division according to WSDC ranking, or have equivalent knowledge in case you don’t compete.
Level 5
You have been dancing for a long time and travel regularly to bigger dance events.
You should have at least 5 Novice points. In case you don’t compete, you can enter this level through auditions.
Level 6
This level is for the most experienced dancers who want a challenge.
You should compete in the Intermediate division according to WSDC ranking and have a minimum of 5 Intermediate points to take this level. In case you don’t compete or don’t meet the criteria, you can enter this level through auditions.
Schedule
We will post the schedule closer to the event!