West Coast Swing
Explore regular workshops across experience levels, plus separately priced intensives for a deeper dive.
Explore intensives →New Year’s Eve
Country Swing
How To Register
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BEGINNER BOOTCAMP
Intensives
West Coast Swing · Country Swing · Orlando
West Coast & Country Swing
Weekend Schedule
December 30, 2026–January 3, 2027
Rosen Plaza Hotel · Orlando, Florida
Plan your Floorplay weekend: find time to learn, compete, cheer for your friends and dance into the New Year.
30+ WCS workshopsPlus Country Swing workshops and competitions
Learn. Dance. Celebrate.A full weekend, with a New Year’s Eve celebration
One Orlando hotelRosen Plaza · 9700 International Drive
Find your next step
Choose the workshops
that fit your dancing
Make room for the classes that interest you, then leave time to put them into practice on the social floor. West Coast Swing and Country Swing offer different ways to fill your weekend.
Country Swing
Find Country Swing workshops, social dancing and competitions in the daily schedule.
Explore Country Swing →Getting started?
Start with fundamentals and explore the Beginner Bootcamp option before choosing your pass.
See Beginner Bootcamp →Level 1
Build your basics, connection and confidence.
Level 2
For dancers comfortable using their core patterns.
Level 3
For experienced dancers ready for more detailed technique.
Advanced / All-Star
Restricted sessions require the qualifying WSDC competition level.
Build your weekend
Know what your pass covers
Compare admission, dinner and seating options before registering through World Dance Registry.
Compare weekend passesIncluded with a full weekend pass
- Regular West Coast Swing and Country Swing workshops
- Social dancing throughout the weekend
Plan separately
Intensives and competition entries cost extra. Buffet dinner is included with first- and second-row passes; other pass holders purchase dinner separately.
Explore the volunteer program →
Buy your pass upfront; receive $15 per completed volunteer hour afterward.
December 30–January 3
Your weekend, day by day
Start with the overview, then open the full schedule for sessions, rooms and times. Save the full-size version for your weekend planning.
December 30
Wednesday
Arrive. Settle in. Start dancing.
Ease into Floorplay with a West Coast Swing workshop, open dancing and the Challenge Jack & Jill. Meet up with friends and find your rhythm before the New Year’s Eve celebration.
December 31
Thursday
Workshops by day. New Year’s Eve by night.
Build your day around workshops, competitions and the optional WCS intensive. Then celebrate together with the evening show, dancing, photos and midnight toast.
January 1
Friday
Keep your weekend moving.
Return to the dance floor for workshops, competitions and social dancing. Use the full schedule to plan learning time, cheering time and a break with friends.
January 2
Saturday
Find your dance-floor moments.
Plan around West Coast Swing and Country Swing competitions, workshops and social dancing. Check the competition deadlines before building your day.
January 3
Sunday
Make the most of your last day.
Round out your Floorplay weekend with the final day’s workshops and competitions. Check the full schedule before arranging your departure.
Before you register
A little planning.
A lot more dancing.
Which workshop level should I choose?
Use the level descriptions above as a starting point and read the class listing. WSDC Advanced/All-Star sessions have separate eligibility requirements.
Do I need to enter a competition to enjoy Floorplay?
No. Plan a weekend around workshops, social dancing and celebrating with friends. Competition entry is a separate purchase.
Can I come only for New Year’s Eve?
Yes. Explore the NYE options for an evening celebration or a day-and-night visit. Dinner is a separate purchase unless your selected pass includes it.
Where can I find competition entry deadlines?
The current Schedule page and competitor information list deadlines and rules. Check the requirements for your contest before you register.
Swing into the New Year
Find your friends.
Find your dance floor.
Choose your Floorplay pass and start planning five days of West Coast Swing, Country Swing and celebrating together in Orlando.
Level 1
Fundamentals
Fundamental patterns and techniques with basic partnering and musicality concepts
Level 2
Intermediate Foundations
Requires fluent recall and application of pushes, passes, whips, and basic variations
Level 3
Experienced / Advanced Technique
Complex patterns or detailed technique Significant experience needed
WSDC
Advanced &
All-Star
Restricted
Entry
Entry is based on WSDC competition level. Must qualify for WSDC advanced or higher
Workshops are open to all levels (self-assessed)
Advanced & All Star Only workshops require the correct WSDC level to Enter
Workshops
The event was incredibly well-organized, with a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel at home from the start.
The workshops were top-notch, offering valuable insights and techniques that significantly improved our dancing skills.
Lily Linehan - Orlando FL
Saturday 1:00PM
Registration closes for Country Swing Jack & Jill and Country Swing Prelims and Country Swing Strictly
Registration closes for All-Day Contests
Friday 11:00AM
Entry Deadlines
WEDNESDAY 9:00PM
Registration closes for Challenge JNJ
Thursday 11:00AM
Registration closes for Masters and Open
Thursday 12:00PM
Registration closes for All American
Saturday 10:00AM
Registration closes for WSDC Jack & Jill and Strictly Swing
Saturday 7:00PM
Registration closes for ProAm and
Champ/All-Star Strictly Swing
Champ/All-Star Strictly Swing
Sunday 10:00AM
Registration closes for All Sunday Competitions
Entry deadlines are FIRM. There will be no exceptions. (You are cute. We love you. Those deadlines still apply to you, too.) Official policies governing all Floorplay Swing Vacation's competitions are below. All competitors are responsible for reading and following the rules
SponsorS toast
Saturday at 11PM at the bar
Staff Meeting