14

Workshops with pro staff and special intensives

4

Top parties with top DJs and J&J competitions (WSDC Trial Event with certified points!)

4 *

Hotel with free parking and close to Lisbon airport!

14

Workshops with Pro Staff and special intensives

4

Top Parties with top DJs and  J&J Competitions (WSDC Trial Event with certified points!)

4 *

Hotel with free parking and close public transport!

10

min distance from the airport

YOUR TEACHERS

THIBAULT & NICOLE RAMIReZ

They travel worldwide (46 weekends per year) to some of the biggest events, teaching, performing, judging, and competing, and they will be in Lisbon with us!

Champion Duo

Life and Death

Masters of Dance

Chief Judge

Live Music

Expert Mentor

Traditional Music

Paul  Warden

Paul, a seasoned WCS instructor and competitor with nearly 20 years of experience, is a certified Chief Judge with the World Swing Dance Council. At Lisbon Westie Fest 2025, he will be teaching and serving as Chief Judge.

Joyful Connector

Live Music

Passionate about Social Dancing

Traditional Music

Lauren Jones

She is over the moon to be working with the inspiring dancers of the community and strives to create meaningful and fun workshops. Her aim is to leave each person she dances with smiling, be it at her or with her!

Daniel Pavlov

His passion for West Coast Swing runs deep and having the ability to share it with others is something he is endlessly grateful for every single time!

Passionate Educator

Interactive Workshops

Endless Inspiration

Photographic Exhibition

Community Builder

Live Music

WCS Advocate

Traditional Music

Ardena Gojani

Ardena discovered West Coast Swing in 2010 and has since grown the dance community in Norway, organizing events like Winter White and Sol Swing. With a background in psychology, fitness, and yoga, she focuses on detailed techniques that help dancers grow and connect with music. Outside dance, she enjoys nature with her family.

Regional Dance

**** 4 - Star Hotel

Traditional Rituals

Poolside Comfort

THE VENUE

VIP Santa Iria Hotel

Spacious rooms, a relaxing pool, and an incredible event hall right by the pool—just 10 minutes from the airport, with public transport nearby and Lisbon’s city center only 30 minutes away!

PASSES

Full Pass

Leveled workshops  + Thu-Sun parties + option to attend intensives* and competitions*

– Limited Spots –

SUPER EARLY BIRD - 115€

First 10 couples (Followers will automatically join the waiting list and will be admitted as leaders sign up.)

EARLY BIRD - 130€

40 passes

NORMAL - 150€

Available until April 30th

LATE – 165€

Until event day

Event Pass

Thu-Sun parties + option to attend intensives* and competitions*

– Limited Spots –

EARLY BIRD - 90€

Available until February 28th

NORMAL – 100€

Available until April 30th

LATE – 115€

Until event day

Advanced & All-Star/Champion Pass

WSDC Advanced dancers get a 50% discount on the current price.

WSDC All-Star/Champion dancers receive a free pass.

Depending on the event’s needs, this pass may include judging and/or attending some workshops as taxi dancers.

  • Non European attendees will get a 10% discount (any pass)

  • *Intensives price will be announced soon

    *Competition price: 5€ (second role/division competition is free).

  • Are you part of a group of 6 or more? Enjoy a 10% discount on your pass! (international attendees only) **