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The Open World Swing Dance Championships spans 5 days! It starts and ends with social dancing parties, and has days filled with competitions, performances, workshops, and even more social dancing, throughout the extended weekend.
Join us as we kick things off Wednesday evening, November 27, 2024, with the Welcome Dance & Workshops in the Pasadena Ballroom.
At-the-Door Cover Charge (only for those without a weekend pass):
$30 for the class(es) and dance
$15 for just the dance
*Weekend Schedule last updated: November 20, 2024
The 2024 schedule includes a number of significant changes.
Highlights of these changes include:
Friday
6:00am – 12:00pm – Floor Trials
12:00pm – Competitors Meeting
6:00pm – Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm – Classic Prelims
Saturday
6:00am -12:00pm – Floor Practice
12:30pm – Rising Star Prelims
7:30pm – Carolina Classic (Shag) / Masters Finals
9:30pm – Classic Finals
Sunday
6:00am -12:00pm – Floor Trials
2:30pm – Rising Star Finals
** No Cabaret Division this year **
The final weekend schedule expected to be posted by November 15th. However, The Open reserves the right to make changes at the event when deemed necessary.
Workshop schedule last updated: November 20, 2024