Summer Solstice Swing

Weekend schedule

Three rooms at The Royal Sonesta Boston: the Grand Ballroom, Skyline Suites and Longfellow.

  • Competition
  • Restricted workshop (level checked)
  • Open workshop
  • Intensive ($49 add-on)
  • 10 for $10 mini-privates
  • Social dancing
  • Practice / operations

Thursday June 10

Registration desk (grand stair): 6–11 pm

Thursday schedule by room
TimeGrand BallroomLevel Two · comps, socials and most workshopsSkyline SuitesLevel Two · second workshop roomLongfellowOne floor down · intensives & overflow
8:00 pm8:00–9:00 pmWelcome workshop: local instructor (All levels)
9:00 pm9:00 pm–1:00 amThursday kickoff social dancing. Workshop and social free with weekend pass, $35 alone

  1. 8:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Welcome workshop: local instructor (All levels)Ballroom · Level 2until 9:00 pm

  2. 9:00 pm

    • Social dancing: Thursday kickoff social dancing. Workshop and social free with weekend pass, $35 aloneBallroom · Level 2until 1:00 am

Friday June 11

Registration desk: 1–10 pm. Check-in closes: Pro-Am J&J 4 pm, Sophisticated & Masters 6 pm, Pro-Am Strictly 8 pm, All-Star Strictly 9 pm

Friday schedule by room
TimeGrand BallroomLevel Two · comps, socials and most workshopsSkyline SuitesLevel Two · second workshop roomLongfellowOne floor down · intensives & overflow
1:00 pm1:00–2:00 pmOpen workshop1:00–2:00 pmFundamentals (Newcomer program)
2:00 pm2:00–3:00 pmOpen workshop2:00–4:00 pmOpen for private lessons2:00–4:00 pm2-hour intensive (all levels; $49, separate fee)
3:00 pm3:00–4:00 pmOpen workshop
4:00 pm4:00–5:00 pmOpen workshop4:00–5:00 pmNovice-only workshop
5:00 pm5:00–6:00 pmPro-Am Jack & Jill: Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate, prelims & finals5:00–6:00 pmOpen workshop5:00–6:00 pmAdvanced+-only workshop
6:00 pm6:00–7:00 pmDinner break
7:00 pm7:00–8:00 pmWSDC Sophisticated & Masters J&J: prelims & finals7:00–8:00 pmOpen workshop7:00–8:00 pmIntermediate-only workshop
8:00 pm8:00–9:00 pmSocial dancing
9:00 pm9:00–9:15 pmPro-Am Strictly
9:15 pm9:15–10:00 pmSocial dancing
10:00 pm10:00–10:15 pmAll-Star Strictly
10:15 pm10:15–10:30 pmFriday awards
10:30 pm10:30 pm–4:00 amSocial dancing

  1. 1:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 2:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Fundamentals (Newcomer program)Skyline · Level 2until 2:00 pmLevel checked

  2. 2:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 3:00 pm
    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsSkyline · Level 2until 4:00 pm
    • Intensive ($49 add-on): 2-hour intensive (all levels; $49, separate fee)Longfellow · one floor downuntil 4:00 pm$49 add-on

  3. 3:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 4:00 pm

  4. 4:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 5:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Novice-only workshopSkyline · Level 2until 5:00 pmLevel checked

  5. 5:00 pm

    • Competition: Pro-Am Jack & Jill: Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate, prelims & finalsBallroom · Level 2until 6:00 pmDivision times
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 6:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Advanced+-only workshopLongfellow · one floor downuntil 6:00 pmLevel checked

  6. 6:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Dinner breakBallroom · Level 2until 7:00 pm

  7. 7:00 pm

    • Competition: WSDC Sophisticated & Masters J&J: prelims & finalsBallroom · Level 2until 8:00 pmDivision times
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 8:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Intermediate-only workshopLongfellow · one floor downuntil 8:00 pmLevel checked

  8. 8:00 pm

    • Social dancing: Social dancingBallroom · Level 2until 9:00 pm

  9. 9:00 pm

    • Competition: Pro-Am StrictlyBallroom · Level 2until 9:15 pmDivision times

  10. 9:15 pm

    • Social dancing: Social dancingBallroom · Level 2until 10:00 pm

  11. 10:00 pm

    • Competition: All-Star StrictlyBallroom · Level 2until 10:15 pmDivision times

  12. 10:15 pm

    • Competition: Friday awardsBallroom · Level 2until 10:30 pmDivision times

  13. 10:30 pm

    • Social dancing: Social dancingBallroom · Level 2until 4:00 am
Friday competition running order
  1. 5:00–5:10 pm Pro-Am J&J Newcomer/Novice prelim
  2. 5:10–5:20 pm Pro-Am J&J Intermediate prelim
  3. 5:20–5:35 pm Pro-Am J&J Newcomer/Novice final
  4. 5:35–5:50 pm Pro-Am J&J Intermediate final
  5. 7:00–7:10 pm WSDC Sophisticated J&J prelim
  6. 7:10–7:20 pm WSDC Masters J&J prelim
  7. 7:20–7:35 pm WSDC Sophisticated J&J final
  8. 7:35–7:50 pm WSDC Masters J&J final
  9. 9:00–9:10 pm Pro-Am Strictly final
  10. 10:00–10:10 pm All-Star Strictly final

Saturday June 12

Registration & competitor check-in: 8 am–7 pm. Check-in closes: WSDC J&J 11 am, All-American 7 pm, Champions J&J 10 pm (at the contest table)

Saturday schedule by room
TimeGrand BallroomLevel Two · comps, socials and most workshopsSkyline SuitesLevel Two · second workshop roomLongfellowOne floor down · intensives & overflow
10:00 am10:00–11:00 amOpen workshop10:00 am–12:00 pmOpen for private lessons10:00 am–12:00 pm2-hour intensive (all levels; $49, separate fee)
11:00 am11:00 am–12:00 pmOpen workshop
12:00 pm12:00–1:30 pmWSDC J&J Novice & Intermediate: prelims, semis & finals, staggered12:00–2:30 pmOpen dancing12:00–2:30 pmOpen for private lessons
1:30 pm1:30–3:15 pmWSDC J&J Newcomer, Advanced & All-Star: prelims & finals, staggered. All-Star full spotlight final to close
2:30 pm2:30–3:30 pmOpen workshop2:30–3:30 pmNovice-only workshop
3:15 pm3:15–4:00 pmOpen dancing (slack if entries run high)
3:30 pm3:30–4:00 pmOpen for private lessons
4:00 pm4:00–5:00 pmOpen workshop4:00–5:00 pmAdvanced+-only workshop4:00–5:00 pmOpen for private lessons
5:00 pm5:00–6:00 pmOpen dancing5:00–6:00 pm10 for $10: 10-minute private lessons with All-Stars & Champions
6:00 pm6:00–7:00 pmDinner break
7:00 pm7:00–8:00 pmBallroom closed for show floor trials7:00–8:00 pmOpen workshop7:00–8:00 pmFundamentals (Newcomer program)
8:00 pm8:00–9:15 pmAll-American, the fun contest: prelim, then a 16-couple battle bracket; All-Star/Champion pass holders required8:00–9:00 pmOpen workshop8:00–9:00 pmIntermediate-only workshop
9:00 pm
9:15 pm9:15–10:00 pmOpen dancing
10:00 pm10:00–11:00 pmSaturday night show: staff performances and WSDC awards
11:00 pm11:00–11:30 pmWSDC Champions Jack & Jill (spotlight final) and awards
11:30 pm11:30 pm–6:00 amSocial dancing
12:00 am12:00–1:00 amLate-night workshop (Open level)
1:00 am1:00–2:00 amDance Shenanigans
2:00 am

  1. 10:00 am

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 11:00 am
    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsSkyline · Level 2until 12:00 pm
    • Intensive ($49 add-on): 2-hour intensive (all levels; $49, separate fee)Longfellow · one floor downuntil 12:00 pm$49 add-on

  2. 11:00 am

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 12:00 pm

  3. 12:00 pm

    • Competition: WSDC J&J Novice & Intermediate: prelims, semis & finals, staggeredBallroom · Level 2until 1:30 pmDivision times
    • Practice / operations: Open dancingSkyline · Level 2until 2:30 pm
    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsLongfellow · one floor downuntil 2:30 pm

  4. 1:30 pm

    • Competition: WSDC J&J Newcomer, Advanced & All-Star: prelims & finals, staggered. All-Star full spotlight final to closeBallroom · Level 2until 3:15 pmDivision times

  5. 2:30 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 3:30 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Novice-only workshopLongfellow · one floor downuntil 3:30 pmLevel checked

  6. 3:15 pm

    • Practice / operations: Open dancing (slack if entries run high)Ballroom · Level 2until 4:00 pm

  7. 3:30 pm

    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsSkyline · Level 2until 4:00 pm

  8. 4:00 pm

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 5:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Advanced+-only workshopSkyline · Level 2until 5:00 pmLevel checked
    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsLongfellow · one floor downuntil 5:00 pm

  9. 5:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Open dancingBallroom · Level 2until 6:00 pm
    • 10 for $10 mini-privates: 10 for $10: 10-minute private lessons with All-Stars & ChampionsSkyline · Level 2until 6:00 pm$10 each

  10. 6:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Dinner breakBallroom · Level 2until 7:00 pm

  11. 7:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Ballroom closed for show floor trialsBallroom · Level 2until 8:00 pm
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 8:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Fundamentals (Newcomer program)Longfellow · one floor downuntil 8:00 pmLevel checked

  12. 8:00 pm

    • Competition: All-American, the fun contest: prelim, then a 16-couple battle bracket; All-Star/Champion pass holders requiredBallroom · Level 2until 9:15 pmDivision times
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 9:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Intermediate-only workshopLongfellow · one floor downuntil 9:00 pmLevel checked

  13. 9:15 pm

    • Practice / operations: Open dancingBallroom · Level 2until 10:00 pm

  14. 10:00 pm

    • Competition: Saturday night show: staff performances and WSDC awardsBallroom · Level 2until 11:00 pmDivision times

  15. 11:00 pm

    • Competition: WSDC Champions Jack & Jill (spotlight final) and awardsBallroom · Level 2until 11:30 pmDivision times

  16. 11:30 pm

    • Social dancing: Social dancingBallroom · Level 2until 6:00 am

  17. 12:00 am

    • Open workshop: Late-night workshop (Open level)Skyline · Level 2until 1:00 am

  18. 1:00 am

    • Social dancing: Dance ShenanigansSkyline · Level 2until 2:00 am
Saturday competition running order
  1. 12:00–12:10 pm Novice prelim, heat 1 of 2
  2. 12:10–12:20 pm Intermediate prelim, heat 1 of 2
  3. 12:20–12:30 pm Novice prelim, heat 2 of 2
  4. 12:30–12:40 pm Intermediate prelim, heat 2 of 2
  5. 12:40–12:50 pm Novice semi
  6. 12:50–1:15 pm Intermediate final (semi-spotlight)
  7. 1:15–1:30 pm Novice final
  8. 1:30–1:40 pm Advanced prelim
  9. 1:40–1:55 pm Newcomer final
  10. 1:55–2:25 pm Advanced final (spotlight-style)
  11. 2:25–3:05 pm All-Star final (full spotlight)
  12. 8:00–8:10 pm All-American prelim, heat 1 of 2
  13. 8:10–8:20 pm All-American prelim, heat 2 of 2
  14. 8:20–8:25 pm All-American bracket posted
  15. 8:25–8:49 pm All-American round of 16
  16. 8:49–9:01 pm All-American quarterfinals
  17. 9:01–9:07 pm All-American semifinals
  18. 9:07–9:11 pm All-American final battle
  19. 9:11–9:15 pm All-American awards
  20. 11:00–11:20 pm WSDC Champions J&J final (spotlight)
  21. 11:20–11:30 pm Champions J&J awards

Sunday June 13

Registration desk: 10 am–2 pm (Strictly check-in closes noon)

Sunday schedule by room
TimeGrand BallroomLevel Two · comps, socials and most workshopsSkyline SuitesLevel Two · second workshop roomLongfellowOne floor down · intensives & overflow
10:00 am10:00–11:00 amOpen workshop10:00–11:00 amNovice-only workshop10:00 am–12:00 pmOpen for private lessons
11:00 am11:00 am–12:00 pmOpen workshop11:00 am–12:00 pmIntermediate-only workshop
12:00 pm12:00–1:00 pmOpen dancing12:00–1:00 pmOpen workshop12:00–1:00 pmAdvanced+-only workshop
1:00 pm1:00–2:30 pmStrictly finals: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Sophisticated, Masters, Switch1:00–2:00 pmOpen workshop1:00–2:00 pmFundamentals (Newcomer program)
2:00 pm
2:30 pm2:30–3:00 pmSunday awards & staff thank-yous
3:00 pm3:00–6:00 pmSunday afternoon open dancing
6:00 pm6:00–7:00 pmDinner break
7:00 pm7:00 pm–1:00 amFarewell social dancing

  1. 10:00 am

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 11:00 am
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Novice-only workshopSkyline · Level 2until 11:00 amLevel checked
    • Practice / operations: Open for private lessonsLongfellow · one floor downuntil 12:00 pm

  2. 11:00 am

    • Open workshop: Open workshopBallroom · Level 2until 12:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Intermediate-only workshopSkyline · Level 2until 12:00 pmLevel checked

  3. 12:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Open dancingBallroom · Level 2until 1:00 pm
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 1:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Advanced+-only workshopLongfellow · one floor downuntil 1:00 pmLevel checked

  4. 1:00 pm

    • Competition: Strictly finals: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Sophisticated, Masters, SwitchBallroom · Level 2until 2:30 pmDivision times
    • Open workshop: Open workshopSkyline · Level 2until 2:00 pm
    • Restricted workshop (level checked): Fundamentals (Newcomer program)Longfellow · one floor downuntil 2:00 pmLevel checked

  5. 2:30 pm

    • Competition: Sunday awards & staff thank-yousBallroom · Level 2until 3:00 pmDivision times

  6. 3:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Sunday afternoon open dancingBallroom · Level 2until 6:00 pm

  7. 6:00 pm

    • Practice / operations: Dinner breakBallroom · Level 2until 7:00 pm

  8. 7:00 pm

    • Social dancing: Farewell social dancingBallroom · Level 2until 1:00 am
Sunday competition running order
  1. 1:00–1:15 pm Novice Strictly final
  2. 1:15–1:25 pm Sophisticated Strictly final
  3. 1:25–1:40 pm Intermediate Strictly final
  4. 1:40–1:50 pm Masters Strictly final
  5. 1:50–2:05 pm Advanced Strictly final
  6. 2:05–2:20 pm Switch Strictly final