
Event Details
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26th February to 2nd March 2026
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Join us in Nipaluna / Hobart in Southern Lutruwita / Tasmania.
Our event space is the beautiful Hobart Town Hall featuring 1860’s elegance and 220 Square Meters of dance floor.
50 Macquarie street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. -
Wednesday Wineries: Explore the Coal River Valley with us
Thursday: MONA by Ferry, Free Intro to WCS Class for Hobart, social dancing til late
Friday: Workshops start in the am, dinner at the night market, comps/performances/social dancing til late
Saturday: Workshops/comps/performances/social dancing til late
Sunday: Invitational JJ plus workshops and social dancing til late
Monday: lunch at Cascade Brewery, don't miss out on our local Tassie class and social dancing til 10pm
Tuesday - Thursday: Travel Tassie then head to SWINGVASION in Wellington/NZ!!!!
We are currently awaiting the outcome of application for World Swing Dance Council trial event status.
Meet the Team
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Zac & Maddy Skinner - aka "Zaddy"
These 2 Brisbane-based dancers have been on the Australasian West Coast Swing scene for nearly 2 decades and have been lucky enough to travel the world teaching, judging, performing and learning this amazing partner style of dance. They are known for their energy and approachable natures, they love to social dance until all hours of the morning and above all they love grow and support the community locally and across the globe!
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Joao & Savana
João & Savana are known for their dynamic teaching style, infectious energy, and clear, engaging instruction. Partners for three years, they are committed to helping dancers develop body awareness and movement quality, while keeping classes fun and accessible. Their diverse background in various dance styles allows them to bring a unique approach to West Coast Swing, blending technique and creativity. Whether in class or on the dance floor, they love sharing their passion for WCS and offering everyone a rich and inspiring learning experience.
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The Wolff's
Philipp and Ekaterina' Wolff’s dance journey is a mix of passion, skill, and cincere love for the art of movement. Their workshops make learning West Coast Swing an exciting experience for dancers of all skill levels. The Wolffs' workshops aren't just about steps and patterns - they're about exploring the nuances of connection, communication and dialogue in West Coast Swing. They share the art of listening, responding, and creating together, making every moment on the dance floor an engaging and fun experience.
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JP & Emma
Since commencing their partnership in 2012, JP and Emma have taught across Australia, the Asia-pacific and regular local classes in Sydney. Together they have a combined 2 decades of WCS experience dancing, judging, DJing, teaching and performing Classic Division routines. Together they strive to create an inclusive dance environment where they can pass on their shared interests in biomechanics and musicality.
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Brad Whelan
Needs no introduction of course
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Dani Cosford
Dani brings a lifetime of musicality and dance experience to the DJ booth. With a background in ballet, hip hop, and Ceroc, she found her true passion in West Coast Swing, where her deep understanding of rhythm and movement, as a trained drummer and music teacher, naturally evolved into a talent for DJing. Dani is known for her on-point competition music, and an instinctive ability to read and shape the energy of a room during social sets.
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Katrina Ostrenski
She refused to let me list her here, but unfortunately whilst Southern Lights Swing is her baby, she didn’t design the website.
Beautiful Human and Event Director
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More legends coming soon!
Yes, it’s only going to get more awesome.