Montreal Westie Fest 2017 - October 13-15 (WSDC event)

Link to schedule: http://www.montrealwestiefest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/mwf2017_schedule_final-1.pdf WORKSHOP LEVELS Level 1 designed for dancers with only a little WCS experience (or dance experience in another genre) You likely are familiar with the basic WCS patterns but feel like you would like to build a stronger foundation of skills, and gain comfort with the basic patterns. Level 2 is intended for dancers who have solid WCS experience, but are still working on comfort and consistency. You may struggle with musicality or still think only in patterns when dancing. At this level, you should be very comfortable with basic 6 and 8 count patterns and are looking to expand both your comfort with the dance, and your abilities in executing new moves. Seeking new ideas and inspiration to take to the dance floor. Level 3 For dancers who have significant WCS experience (if they compete, it's probably at an Intermediate level), and are constantly working on refining their fundamentals in order to access more control and creative skills. You should have rock solid fundamentals and need challenges in speed, precision, and dynamics, along with new concepts and ideas to challenge you. Level 4 For invited dancers who passed audition on Friday at 11pm. Dancers are pushing themselves in specific areas such as solo performance, choreography, advanced musicality, and highly technical partnering skills. You are likely a competitive dancer (or a highly sought after social dancer) who is working on placing in finals and advancing their standings. This level requires an audition, and the top 20% of attendees will be placed here. PYJAMA PARTY From 8:30pm come down to the ballroom in your Jim-Jams and enjoy Pro-Am routines, the Pro Jack & Jill, and Swing 16 finals. If you are dancing in the non-routine divisions on Saturday night, YOU CAN WEAR YOUR PJs (or any casual clothes you like!). Our only request is to make sure you have appropriate underwear in order to respect your fellow attendees. OPTION TO DRESS DOWN FOR COMPETITIONS We are offering you the opportunity to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable when you compete. If you love your dress pants and beautiful/funky/favourite/best shirt, rock on! If you want to compete in jeans or yoga pants - feel free, too. SWING 16 TOURNAMENT brought to Canada by Doug Rouser - check out www.swing16.com for more info. 50% discount on parking - $13 per day instead of $26, or take 747 shuttle from downtown Montreal. **NOTE: There are NO in and out priviladges, it is public parking, if you move your car, you will pay twice. For air travellers, the hotel is connected to the airport, just a short walk from the arrivals hall. SUNDAY NIGHT dance at the hotel from 8pm, included in weekend pass. Day passes: $95 Saturday, $65 Sunday. Evening only pass - $50 at the door Spectator passes available at the door for $20