Everyone must make their own registration. Your registration partner can assign
you as their partner later.

• € 165 International Pass for dancers outside Finland – includes classes, parties and option to compete.

Before 30th April for Finns

• 165€ Weekend Pass (Thu-Sun) – includes classes, parties and option to compete.

After 1st of May for Finns.

• € 195 Weekend Pass (Thu-Sun) – includes classes, parties and option to compete.

Party pass 105e (with option to compete) -registrationlink- for the party pass will be opened 1st of April at 7:30 PM and we will keep the same role balance in the party passes as we do in the full passes ( 5 : 6 ).

Allstar-level dancers for free if available for judgind (limited amount of passes)

With a full pass you may enter to a one skill level lessons and parties. Not to all lessons there exists. With a level check teachers will sort out everyone to their proper level.

-10% discount from full pass or party pass with Ekarolas-jacket.

We are accepting participants for the event in a ratio of 5:6 to ensure a balanced number of leaders and followers. Everyone must register, even if you’re registering as a couple.
Winners of tickets from previous events must register. Please mention the event and the ticket you won in the additional information.

Once we receive your registration, we will respond within 3 business days. After confirming your
registration, we will send you payment instructions or inform you if you’ve been placed on the waiting list (couples can enter directly).

Are you eligible for any discounts? Mention it in your registration so that we can consider it when providing payment instructions. Be prepared to prove your eligibility for the discount (WSDC competitor number, Ekarolas jacket) when you arrive at the event.

If you cancel your registration by Friday, June 27th, 18:00, we will refund your money. After that, refunds
will only be issued upon presentation of a valid medical certificate.

-registrationlink- will open on 1st of March at 11:00 (UTC+2).

We added one more extra lesson on Sunday eve! Lotte Meier will teach Solo Groove before party.

Registration desk of Armi will open on Friday from 14:15 in front of Main Hall. Remember to bring your Ekarolas-jacket in case you had some discount from it. Aaaaand if you like to have Ekarolas-jacket to your self just ask Armi, Päivi or Rake and we will bring you the test jackets to try on.

We will have nametags/-stickers to put your name on. We just like the idea getting to know each other faster when you have your name or nickname already on. Feel free to take a new one if it doesn´t stick in your clothes in the next day.

During level check teachers of the event are making a decision who got to go to the level 3, 4 & 5 based on the skillset of level audition. Event organiser is not included to make decision who get to go to which level. Partners will be rotated to make sure everyone has a chance to show their level of dance. In case you are choose to be in a higher level some of the teachers will give you a new wristband to wear. Listen all the infos in the level check about should you stay on the floor or not after receiving your wristband.

Wristband colours may vary during the weekend compared to other dancers. Colour code in those is ment for event organising staff to recognise certain things from the group. Make sure you get one and keep it all the time in your wrist during the weekend.

All level: These lessons are for everyone to join and have fun.

Level 2 You are familiar with inside turn and whip. In case you haven´t gain any Novice points in WSDC-competitions this is your level. You can try and audition on level check to Level 3.

Level 3 You have at least 1 Novice points from WSDC competitions to enter this level. You can try and audition to level 4 from levelcheck.

Level 4 You have at least 16 Novice points from WSDC competitions. You can enter this level also if you pass the level check and teachers think you are suitable to this event.

Level 5 You have Advance or AllStar points from WSDC competitions. You can enter this level also if you pass the level check and teachers think you are suitable to this event.

We will have a pre-partiy on Thursday once the floor is settled (from 7 PM ->) Volunteers will be needed to help building up the floor. If you are interested to get a floor-builder-discount on your weekend pass and you are available to help us on Thursday and Monday just give us a hint.

On Friday and Saturday our parties have the option to run till early in the morning if main house is booked by westies. We´ll see what happens and you need to sleep a bit also, right?

We reserve all the rights to close parties earlier in case there isn´t any dancers on the floor.

Contact the teacher you are willing to have private with. Pay attention there might be other dancers with their teachers to take private at the same time. Event organiser will bring a speaker to the room. In case the door is locked you must contact Armi.

Level requirement is same as the event: Be familiar at least with inside turn and whip and you are ready to go.

Friday 4th July from 10:00 to 13:30 with breaks between lessons.

We are going to take separate registration for the whole 3 x 60min hour Friday morning intensive package and we will balance the ratio of the leaders and the followers (5 : 6).

Price for intensive: 65e per person.

This is what teachers are saying about intensive:

”We’ll begin by introducing a series of foundational movements that you can use to add musicality and variation to your basic steps. These moves are designed to help you connect more creatively with the music and make your dancing more expressive. Next, you’ll have time to explore these variations on your own, focusing on how they feel in your body and how they match the rhythm and mood of the music. This is your chance to play, experiment, and find your own style! Finally, we’ll bring it all together in partnered dancing, where you’ll learn how to use these movements in a fun, collaborative way—perfect for the social dance floor. ”

Registration will open on Sunday 8th of June at 20:30 o`clock

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SaunaSwing is an official WSDC event. Huge thanks for the dancers joining this event in 2024. Even we love everyone joining 2025 we must keep in mind there wouldn´t be official points to share without the ones attending our event in 2024.

Competition fees: 15e/JnJ/person

We will announce a link for you to do the competition registration. After that come and collect your competition number from the competition registration desk and make sure all your infos are correct (role etc..) We like to aim green thinking so pay attention that our competition numbers are REUSABLE. Please don´t throw them to trash or make mini hornets from them.

We do have some competitions (if we have enought participants) which are based on age:

• Sophisticated are defined as 35 years of age or older by close of the event.
• Masters are defined as 50 years of age or older by close of the event.

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Check out this article for best the preparation to compete in SaunaSwing: -CompetitionRules-

This year winners of the jack´n jill competitions will receive some passes from our sponsor events:

• Slovenian Open, Slovenia
• Riga Swings Back, Latvia
• Nordic WCS Championships, Sweden
• Mooseland Swing, Sweden
• KalajokiDance, Finland
• WinterCoastSwing, Finland
• Midland Swing Open, UK
• SaunaSwing, Finland
• SpookyMoon, Finland
• SpinSwing, Finland
• Fin4Swing, Finland

The weekend will take place at the Ikaalinen Spa&Resort

There are plenty of free parking spaces available for customers in the yard. They have place for caravan cars and separate charging stations for electric cars.

For driving directions and more detailed tips on how to get to the location and parking instructions, it’s recommended to check their website under the ”Location & parking” section.

There is also a bus stop directly in front of the main building, and the shuttle bus from Tampere runs roughly twice a day on weekdays. It takes about an hour and 20 minutes to travel by bus from Tampere to our resort. More extensive schedules can be found at https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en. Straight from the railwaystation might be rare to have connection to event location but Tampere bustation is easier to get. Distance from railwaystation – busstation is 680m.

Onnibus is also travelling to the Spa (Ikaalinen, kylpylä).

Other helpful tips from FinTraffic.

Even we are surrounded with a wonderful west coast swing dancers there is always possibility of theft. Make sure you don´t leave your valuables unattended. Last year we had some problems with outsiders trying to enter our beautiful dance bubble.

Take several type of dance shoes due the fact floors are… variable… in a different dance classes. Main ball room is pretty slick. People seemed to like it last year. Poppeli and Tuomi floors are pretty opposite since it´s just regular conference plastic mat.

All the room options of the main building include breakfast and access to the Water tropic and gym. If you are staying in a neighboring building, check with the hotel if your reservation includes breakfast and the use of the spa.

They have multiple options, so take the chance to fit all your friends to your room with the help of extra beds (helps to lower your budjet, you know…). Only staying in the main building ensures you, that you don´t need to go outside to enter dance lessons, parties and competitions. Just saying…

The hotel takes care of the accommodation policy, so overnight reservations are handled through their email or phone. The code for our event will be ”SaunaSwing”.

Ikaalinen Spa&Resort

600 123 40 (0,71€/min+pvm/mpm) 
myynti@ikaalinenspa.fi

Sales service is open Mon – Fri 9–17.

Main building rooms (no need to change your dancing shoes..)

• 166€ / night in a single room
• 166€ / night in a double room

”Lofts” economy-rooms (side building) or KH/Terme Apartment Standard-rooms (side building)

• 105€ / night in a single room
• 125€ / night in a double romm

Extrabeds 35€/adult/night and 25€/child (age 4-14 years)/night

Room check-in 15:00 on arrival day. Check-out 12:00. After check-out you are not aloud to use the spa-area unless you pay 50% of the daily charge.

Restaurant/food options you can check here: -OpeningHours-

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 flavor 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.

Chuck and Lauren’s friendship began in Singapore, where Lauren was passionately engaged in social dancing and Chuck was working at a dance event in 2018. Their bond and friendship has only deepened since. It was in June 2022 that they took their friendship to a new level, deciding to form a teaching partnership, marking the start of an adventure filled with inspiration and excitement. Chuck Brown, With more than 25 years dedicated to West Coast Swing, he stands out as a top teacher, chief judge, champion dancer, community leader, and event organizer and director. His event “TAP,” is one of the most memorable and innovative events in WCS. His global recognition comes from teaching in over 30 countries, where he enriches students with a diverse dance repertoire and out-of-the-box teaching techniques, including his renowned “Emotion in Motion” retreats and master classes. Moreover, he has trained hundreds of judges through his comprehensive EyePower Judges Training Master Classes and Intensives, one of the most thorough judging training programs in West Coast Swing. Lauren affectionately characterizes Chuck as a globetrotting soul who is able to ‚come home‘ to every corner of the globe. Incredibly, his passion for West Coast Swing and the love for the people in it are still as strong as the day he started. She attributes Chuck as a paramount influence on her dance journey, admiring his ability to embody a perfect blend of motivation, expertise, and determination. He strives to express his love for the art of dancing and we in turn love him for it. Chuck frequently describes Lauren as „a humble dance phenomenon,“ whose devotion to a dancer’s spirit, the community, and her friendships enriches our lives immeasurably. Her presence and empathy is indeed a blessing to us all.

Maïna Vila Cobarsi has been passionate about dance from an early age, practicing tap and
solo dances.She discovered West Coast Swing in 2013 in Rouen, and has been involved in events ever
since. Inspired by various champions, she has developed her own style with elegance,
feminity and musicality.

Maïna often stands out in competition in the All Stars category, which she joined in 2018.
She continues to train regularly to perfect her skills. She created an online platform for lady styling classes with Angélique Pernotte in August 2023, to help dancers evolve and embrace their femininity.
She also contributes to the development of her local community, organizing workshops and
her annual event “Normandie On West”.

Today, she is keen to share her teaching with kindness and fun.

Daniel discovered WCS in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the dance. Having tried many social partner dances prior to that point, West Coast Swing stood out as an art form with unending possibilities in musicality, partnership and self-expression. Today, these reasons still remain the foundation for his dedication and love for WCS.

In addition to more than a decade of experience teaching dance, Daniel likes to use knowledge from martial arts, psychology, music, sports and parkour to supplement his students’ learning. His aim in class is to strike a balance between efficient growth and simple light fun that can be shared by all. 

Daniel trains regularly, teaches all over the globe, and competes in the All-Star division. His passion for West Coast Swing runs deep and having the ability to share it with others is something he is endlessly grateful for every single time!

Zac and Maddy Skinner aka ”Zaddy” are literally from the other side of the world! They began their partnership in 2015 and are now not only dance partners but husband and wife. Combined they bring over 3 decades of West coast swing experience and a wealth of knowledge in modern jive and solo styles of dance. They have an ”out of the box” teaching style that encourages and inspires their students. You will always see them on the social floor until early hours of the morning and they bring an Aussie energy from the Southern hemisphere that can’t be matched! They love being community leaders and representatives and are always one of the first to cheer for anyone on the floor, so be ready for some Zaddy love!