West Coast Swing

Event Pass Early Bird Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 11:50PM MST

All Swing and WSDC Jack & Jill competition entries must be completed no later than two (2) hours prior to the scheduled contest start time. Please refer to the event schedule for specific division times.

The Calgary Dance Stampede is a WSDC Registry Event. This means that all WSDC rankings and rules will be followed, and WSDC points count! We are now a proud member of the Rising Star Tour. As such, all competitors must follow official RST rules.

Each competitor must purchase a Stampede, or Maverick pass. All WCS Team members must also have weekend pass. Weekend passes vary in price. Please see our registration page for more information.

Division registration fees:

  • WSDC Jack n’ Jill Divisions: Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Sophisticated (35+), Masters, Advanced, and All-Stars – $25 per person before early bird deadline / $30 after.
  • The Maple Mix-up: Formerly the All-Canadian, this Jack & Jill is Canada’s most unpredictable WCS contest — a True North Throwdown! – $25 per person before early bird deadline / $30 after.
  • WCS Strictly Swing Divisions: Newcomer/Novice, Intermediate and Advanced – $45 per couple before early bird deadline / $55 after.
  • WCS ProAm Strictly Swing Divisions: Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate for both leaders and followers Divisions: $45 per couple before early bird deadline / $55 after.
  • WCS ProAm Routine Divisions: Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate – $70 per couple.
  • Rising Star Tour Routine Divisions: Classic or Showcase – $70 per couple.
  • WCS Team Divisions: $100 per team.

WSDC Rules

WSDC Level Up Petition

Rising Star Tour Rules

CDS West Coast Swing Rules