The Open features multiple divisions across the spectrum of swing dance, with over $40,000 in cash and prizes on the line — among the richest purses in the sport.
Some divisions require advance registration, so please review cut-off dates and details below.
For questions, please email us at [email protected]
| ROUTINE DIVISION (*OPUS) | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 2 – NOV 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic (NASDE)** | $109 | $150 |
| Showcase (NASDE)** | $109 | $150 |
| Rising Star (RST)** | $109 | $150 |
| Teams** | $199 | $199 |
| Sophisticated Swing** | $109 | $150 |
| Masters** | $109 | $150 |
| Juniors (6-13)** | $79 | $129 |
| Young Adult (14-17)** | $79 | $129 |
| Swing Pro Am Routine Leader AM (Open & Sophisticated) | $90 | $115 |
| Swing Pro Am Routine Follow AM (Open & Sophisticated) | $90 | $115 |
| STRICTLY DIVISIONS | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 2 – NOV 21 | NOV 22+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Shag Strictly Open | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| Carolina Shag Strictly Juniors (6-20) | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| WCS Strictly Open | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| WCS Strictly Juniors (6-17) | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| WCS Strictly Novice/ Intermediate | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| WCS Strictly Masters | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| WCS Strictly Champion | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| J&J DIVISIONS | THRU OCT 1 | OCT 2 – NOV 21 | NOV 22+ |
| Shag Jack & Jill Open | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Shag Jack & Jill Juniors (6-20) | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Juniors (6-13) (WSDC) | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Novice (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Intermediate (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Masters (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Advanced (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| WCS Jack & Jill All Star (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| WCS Jack & Jill Champion (WSDC) | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| DATE | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| July 5 | • Registration Opens: Lowest entry fee and guaranteed entry |
| Oct 2 | • Contest fees increase • Large group discount expires |
| Oct 10 | • Deadline for registered Opus Division competitors to have your NAME & PHOTO included in the Program** • Login to Swing Dancer / go to “My Orders” to upload photo** • Deadline for Pro-Am Division competitors to have your NAME included in the Program |
| Nov 12 | • Deadline to enter an OPUS routine division • Deadline to enter ProAm routine |
| Nov 19 | • Deadline to enter Music Submission • Submit your music • Label music as: The Open _ Division _ LeaderName _ FollowerName |
| Nov 22 | • Last day to purchase the special Competitor’s ticket. After this date, competitors will need to purchase Reserved Seating ticket(s). |
| Nov 22 | • Strictly and J&J contest entry fees increase |
** Must register online, and then follow instructions to submit additional info online after you register.
