March Madness Swing 2026

Join us for a madly inspirational weekend in Moss, just south of Oslo. We are thrilled to welcome you to March Madness Swing 2026! This cozy West Coast Swing event is all about learning, connecting, and sharing the joy of dance with friends. With a rich history of offering a variety of movement classes to expand expression in WCS, this year we’re taking it to the next level. We’re excited to bring you two of Europe’s top instructors, offering deep insights into the art and technique of West Coast Swing. In addition, enjoy Yoga and Solo Movement classes designed to inspire freedom of movement, helping you explore your own style and express yourself more fully on the dance floor. SAVE THE DATE March 13th - 15th 2026 Teachers: Ardena Gojani (wcs) Paul Warden (wcs) Martine Fjeldstad Sætereng (wcs+wcs body reset) Kenneth Fjeldstad Sætereng (wcs) Guro Stafseth (wcs beginner intensive, yoga) Erlend Søhoel (wcs beginner intensive) Jason Sun (wcs - sunday) Elin Bråten (wcs + swing) Registration: https://forms.gle/oMtWvWkZNvJwdhhn9 Preliminary schedule Friday 13th 17:00: Registration & Playlist for Warm up dances 18:00-20:00 All level Workshops 18:00-20:00 Beginner intensive 20:00-01:00 Social Dance (Pizza 21) Saturday 14th 10:00-14:30 Workshops 14:30-15:30 Lunch 15:30-17:30 Workshops 17:30-19:30 Dinner time 19:00-20:00 Afro Dance 20:00-01:00 Social Dance Sunday 15th 10:00-14:30 Workshops 14:30-15:30 Lunch 15:30-17:30 Workshops 17:30-18:00 Hotdog-break 17:30-21:00 WCS socialdance "Vårslipp" 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Level descriptions Level 1: WCS beginner Totally new to WCS. For friday beginner intensive check this event: https://facebook.com/events/s/wcs-beginner-intensive/26008425575435781/ Level 2: Improver wcs You must be comfortable with the 5 basics of WCS & basic preps and turns. You want to improve your basic technique and refine your wcs fundamentals, and need inspiration for additional styling elements and learn about musicality. Level 3 Novice You have solid foundations and you feel safe dancing with partners at different levels. You want to learn more complex moves and concepts, and want more pattern variations and footwork. Level 4 Intermediate/Advanced You compete or dance at a higher level. These sessions explore advanced techniques, musicality, and sophisticated pattern variations. (E.g. You dance in Level 4 at Bårdar or Westie Wednesday. Audition friday for other dancers.) 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 FULL WEEKEND PASS Crazy deal - until Dec 24th - 1450 NOK* Madness pass - until january 31st - 1600 NOK Insanity pass - late bird >01.02.25 - 1800 NOK We sell only 40 leader passes and 40 follower passes. Limited spots makes it limited tickets so don´t wait to long to book. *Couples discount 100 NOK DAYPASS Friday beginner intensive: 300 NOK Fridaypass: 444 NOK Saturdaypass: 888 NOK Sunday pass: 666 NOK PARTY PASS (Buy at the door) Party Pass Full weekend*: 444 NOK *Saturday Afrodance and Sunday Crazy Jason Moves included Friday or Saturday Partypass: 222 NOK Sunday partypass "Vårslipp": 111 NOK 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Food🥪🍰🍫☕️🥫 Café/kiosk with sodas, coffee, toasts and snacks. Food options to preorder; https://forms.gle/wGZBKGsvJF9HPN6G8 Friday 21:00 Pizza. 🍕 Saturday & Sunday 14:30🥗🍲🥪🥚🥃 Lunch with soup, bread, toppings, juice, tea& coffee Saturday Dinner 17:30: Chinese food & Sushi buffet🍣🍲🍤 (vegetarian, glutenfree & allergi options will be available) Saturday evening - Free Waffles Sunday evening - hot dogs/toast 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Studio Location: Mosseskogen Vel, Tiurveien 18, 1534 Moss Transportation: VY Train Oslo-Moss (30 min) VY Airport-bus Oslo lufthavn-Moss (1:18h) VY Train /Bus4You Göteborg-Moss/Mosseporten (2:55 h) We will offer transportation to location for those that arrive by bus/boat/ferry. Moss station: 2,7 km /39 min walk. Mosseporten busstopp 2,7 km/39 min walk. Moss centre (Hotel Riviera/Moss Hotell) 2 km/24 min walk, 5 min by car 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Accommodation: Hotel Riviera: https://hotelriviera.no Storebaug Hotell & kro: https://www.storebaug.no/ Mosseskogen Vel: Bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. 400 NOK including breakfast for both nights. We have 4-6 mattresses available, first come, first served. Unfortunately no shower at the venue, but showers will be available in the morning at Mossehallen sports arena, and we will organize transportation 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 CODE OF CONDUCT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U1TTTkNKu-m3p_5pLnvbBumXc93lQ5cjWgeHuQz-Gb4/edit?usp=drivesdk Registration: https://forms.gle/oMtWvWkZNvJwdhhn9 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 More info: [email protected] Elin: +47 91101020 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶