Magnetic Dance is proud to present WesterOz West Coast Swing 2025!

Join us in Perth in February for a fun community event with 10 hours of workshops from local and international instructors, 3 nights of social dancing and WSDC Jack and Jill contests at a fantastic new centralised venue close to the heart of Perths entertainment district!

Teaching Staff

  • Ludovic Pelegrin and Karin Kakun

    Coming from an incredibly broad dance background including Lindy-Hop, Balboa, Charleston, Acrobatic rock'n'roll, Salsa, Boogie Woogie and Tap. Ludovic is known for his extremely wide knowledge base, musicality, and his structured and concise teaching style. Riding a wave of huge competitive success, Ludo has become a well respected teacher, travelling to teach all across Europe. He was also the first dancer to achieve All-Star status as both a leader and a follower.

    Karin has been dancing all her life. She holds a university dance degree and has now taught dance for more than 14 years. She teaches WCS, Hip-Hop, Stretching, Pole dance. She also choreograph and performs. Before starting dancing WCS, she was the Israeli salsa champion. Karin started her WCS career in 2014 and from the first moment she fell in love. She is now competing in Champion divisions and teaching in Israel, where she directs a West Coast Swing line of classes. She actively travels and teaches all around Europe.

  • JP Masson and Emma Collyer

    Since commencing their partnership in 2012, JP and Emma have together received countless accolades, taught throughout the Asia-Pacific, performed Classic Division routines, and judged worldwide. With a combined 21 years of WCS experience, they strive to create an inclusive dance environment where they can pass on their shared interests in biomechanics and musicality.

  • Raushaniya Maksudova and Mackenzie Sharp

    Australia’s newest pro couple, MR WCS have made waves in the scene for their fun teaching style, incredible choreography and tearing it up on the social floor all night long! With a hip hop flare in their dancing, they showcase the versatility of the dance as they create incredible fresh artistry.

Schedule

Sample schedule based on previous years below, currently undergoing tweaks for 2025!

Pre-WesterOz Rottnest Trip

We will be doing a trip to Rottnest Island on Thursday the 9th. It will be a very relaxed day where we meet at the Fremantle ferry terminal in the morning and then just enjoy the island for the day.

Venue

We are thrilled to announce a new venue for 2025 in the heart of Northbridge. WesterOz 2025 will be held at The Regent Ballroom.

The Regent Ballroom

59 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge.

This amazing location provides easy access to some of the best eateries in Perth with multiple 4 star hotels all within walking distance.

 

Accomodation

There are many options available to stay in Northbridge or Perth - here are just a few within a few minutes walk to the ballroom. You may also like to stay in the City of Perth.

Our official hotel partner in 2025 is the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge. Click on the booking button below or this link to receive 12% off the best available rate!

DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge

Great Southern Hotel

Hotel Northbridge

Alex Hotel

Attika Hotel

Tickets - Early Bird Pricing until September 1st!

Card Transactions incur a surcharge. Fee free options available.

Cancellation policy:
Passes are on sellable or refundable minus a $30 admin fee.

  • For WA-based dancers. Early Bird pricing expires September 1st!

  • For dancers living outside of WA. Early Bird pricing expires September 1st!

  • For dancers that have been dancing West Coast Swing less than 12 months

  • Social and individual passes available, please see danceconvention for pricing