Event Details

  • 26th February to 2nd March 2026

  • 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

  • A young man and woman posed with the woman sitting in a window and the man sitting on the ledge above her, both smiling outdoors in front of a modern building with yellow accents.

    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!

  • A young man and woman standing back-to-back on a city street at night, smiling. The area is illuminated with vibrant purple and pink neon lights, with cars and blurred city buildings in the background.

    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.

  • A couple dancing on stage during a ballroom dance competition, with flags of various countries in the background.

    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.

  • A man and woman are dancing in a dance competition, with an audience watching and smiling.

    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.

  • A man wearing a red and black floral shirt is taking a photo with a Nikon camera, holding it up to his face, in an outdoor setting with blurred warm lights and a thatched roof in the background.

    Brad Whelan

    Needs no introduction of course

  • Dani Cosford

    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. 

  • A woman standing in front of a yellow wall with white decorative patterns, wearing a loose beige crop top and plaid pants, tilting her head back and smiling.

    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

  • More legends coming soon!

    Yes, it’s only going to get more awesome.