Welcome to Umeå Westie Weekend 2026!
Dates: 23 January – 25 January 2026
Place: Umeå Folkets Hus (Adress: 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 will open Wednesday 15/10 18:00.
Registration link: https://onbeat.dance/wcsumea/uww2026
Teachers
- Victor & Evelina
- Evi & Clement
- Ibi & Jula
- Maxence & Virginie
Location
All workshops and socials are at Umeå Folkets Hus (Skolgatan 59, 903 29 Umeå).
Accommodation
We are working on getting a hotel discount code for Comfort Hotel Winn, which is just across the street from the venue. We will post the link here once we have it.
Passes
| Early Bird (The first 40 passes) | 1200 SEK |
| 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 in West Coast Swing.
You should know the basic 6 count and 8 count patterns: sugar push, under arm 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 is not a problem for you. This level is suitable for those who have taken at least one or more intermediate courses (fortsättningskurs).
Level 4
This is a level 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 10 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 to be challenged.
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 will be released closer to the event!