Charlotte WestieFest has worked hard to create an inclusive dance event that has always welcomed people from diverse and varied backgrounds … with respect to demographics as well as types of dance.

CWF welcomes every community member regardless of their race, age, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, disability, physical appearance, and/or religion.

We continue to be committed to creating an event environment based on treating people equitably with dignity, respect and courtesy.  As such, we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of every attendee through a shared responsibility with every member of our dance community.

Schedule of Events:

January 30, 2025

Thursday (Included in Weekend Pass or via a Thursday-night only option)
Kick-Off workshop at 7:00 pm
Prime-Time workshop at 8:00 pm
Social Dancing to begin at 9:00 pm

January 31, 2025

Friday
Workshops starting at 10:00 am
Leveled Guided Practice Sessions:
Masters Session at Noon
Intermediate Session at 1:00 pm
Advanced and Novice Sessions at 2:00 pm
All-Star Session at 4:00 pm
Newcomer Welcome & "Grow Your Dance Session" from Noon – 2:00 pm
10-for-$10’s Session from 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Royston Intensive: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Strictly Swing Competitions (Leveled) at 7:30 pm (Registration Cut-Off at 6:30 pm)
Social Dancing in multiple ballrooms throughout the day and evening
Fusion Room – Workshops & Late-Night Dancing in Lakeview Ballroom
Latin Room at CWF – Workshops & Late-Night Social Dancing in Glenwaters Ballroom
JT Swing Team Practice at 11:00 pm (Walden Break-Out Room)
Switch Role Strictly Swing Contests at Midnight in 2nd Ballroom (Lakeshore)

February 1, 2025

Morning Fitness Session at 9:00 am
10-for-$10’s Session from 9:30 – 11:30 am
Workshops starting at 10:00 am
Jack & Jill Prelims, Quarterfinals & Semi’s start at Noon ***** In Two Ballrooms!!! ****
(J&J Registration Cut-Off’s: 10:00 am for New, Nov, Int, Adv & Masters: 6:00 pm for Soph & All-Star)
Noon: Masters - in the Main Ballroom (University)
1:00 pm: Intermediate (Main Ballroom) & Newcomer (2nd Ballroom - Lakeshore)
2:00 pm: Novice (Main Ballroom) & Advanced (2nd Ballroom - Lakeshore)
Jack & Jill Semi-Spotlighted Finals at 4:00 in Main Ballroom (University) for:
Newcomer, Novice, Masters, Intermediate & Advanced
6:00 pm - 7:00pm - DINNER BREAK
University (Main) Ballroom re-opens at 7:00 pm
JT Swing Team & Special Performances at 7:30 pm in the Main Ballroom
Jack & Jill Competitions for Sophisticated & All-Stars start at 8:00 pm
8:00 pm: Sophisticated Prelims
8:45 pm: All-Star Prelims
Jack & Jill Spotlighted Finals:
9:30 pm: Sophisticated Finals
10:15 pm: All-Star Finals
Social Dancing in multiple ballrooms throughout the day and evening
Fusion Room – Workshops & Late-Night Dancing in Lakeview Ballroom
Master’s Meet & Mingle Get Together at 11:00 pm
Staff Invitational Contest at Midnight in 2nd (Lakeshore) Ballroom

February 2, 2025

Workshops will begin at 10:00 am
Leveled Competitor Review Sessions at 10:00 & 11:00 am
Sunday "FunDay" Competitions (Registration Cut-Offs at 11:00 am for all Sunday Competitions):
1:00 pm: Generation Gap Strictly Swing
1:45 pm: All-American Prelims
2:30 pm: Trio Team Steal Contest
3:15 pm: "Tournament-Style All-American" Finals
"After-Party" (Moving to the larger Lakeshore (2nd) Ballroom This Year!!!!!!)
7:00 pm – Workshop
8:00 pm – 3:00 am - Post-Event Dance

Date: January 30 - February 2, 2025

Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Drive Charlotte, NC 28262

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