*WEST COAST SWING / US OPEN WEEKEND / BURBANK CA*
41ST YEAR of ...
THE OPEN WORLD SWING DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Burbank, CA (Website)
Nov 26-30
2025 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE...Online Registration/Tickets
THE "OLYMPICS" OF SWING DANCING celebrates its 41st Year!
The Open World Swing Dance Championships is considered the most challenging and exciting swing competition in the world. The ?Best of the Best? from all corners of the globe come to The Open to perform their swing routines.
The 2025 event will be The Open World Swing Dance Championships? 41st year, which makes it one of the longest running swing competitions in the world. From novice to champion, The Open is a magical event for everyone passionate about swing and dancing. Competitors, social dancers and spectators alike will be awed and entertained at this world class event like no other!
Join in as the doors open Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5pm, followed by an evening of workshops and social dancing to kick off this spectacular weekend.
2025 COMPETITIONS
The Open has many divisions of swing and shag for you to compete in! Sign Up for certain divisions is required prior to the event - please view the competition cut-off dates via our website. Competitions offered include:
Routine Divisions
Pro-Am Leader (Open, Sophisticated), Pro-Am Follower (Open, Sophisticated), Teams, Juniors, Young Adult, Sophisticated, Masters, Rising Star (Classic, Showcase), Showcase, Classic
WCS Jack & Jill Divisions
Juniors, Novice, Intermediate, Masters, Advanced, All Star, Champions
WCS Strictly Divisions
Juniors, Novice/Intermediate, Masters, Open, Champions
Shag Divisions
Jack & Jill (Open, Juniors), Juniors Strictly, Carolina Shag (Open)
Location: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA
* Discounted Room Rates: $162-219/night + tax (Last Day to Book at Group rate: Mon, Nov 3)
* CALL for Reservations: 1-800-228-9290 (use Reservation code "SWDSWDA" and say it is for the US OPEN Swing Dance Championships 2025)