Competitions AT SSDC
Test your skills
Challenge yourself in leveled competitions to gain experience, win prizes and bragging rights. Grow your skills and get to know your cohort. Most importantly - HAVE FUN!
No WSDC points are awarded.
Please READ THE COMPETITION RULES below.
Competition entrance fees:
$10 for members, $15 for non-members.
2026 Schedule and Rules
Are you confused about the competition names?
Read on.
Are you interested in training to Judge, Scorekeep, DJ or Teach?
Check out Kate Garboden’s Westie University program, in partnership with SSDC (member discount applies).
Are you an Advanced+ level dancer trained in judging?
Ask chief judge Stephen White about adding you to the judging roster.
Email competitions@seattlewcswing.org
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We are committed to providing a safe and fun place to explore the competitive WCS world in a local setting, or continue to experiment as you gain experience.
Nomenclature
Competition Types
WCS has three types of competitions:
Mix and Match (WSDC Jack and Jill) - contestants rotate to a random partner and improvise a dance to a song chosen by the DJ.
Strictly Swing - contestants choose their partner and improvise a dance to a song chosen by the DJ.
Routines - contestants choose their partner and perform a choreographed dance to their chosen music.
All competitions will be a variation on one of these three types, with varied level or age restrictions, and whether the contestants are allowed to switch roles mid dance.
Why change the name?
Starting 2026, SSDC is changing the “Jack and Jill” classifier to “Mix and Match” which is already used in other swing styles. We favor this name for the following reasons:
Since WCS has de-gendered the dance roles, it makes sense to de-gender the name.
It better describes what is happening on the floor.
We would like to honor the WCS legend Jack Carey, who conceived of the Jack and Jill contests. We are also committed to create an environment where everyone in our community feels welcome to dance as Lead or Follow, no matter their gender, on both the social floor and in competition.
2026 Results
2026 Chief Judge: Stephen White
February 15, 2026 Score Sheets
2025 Results
July 20, 2025 Score Sheets
August 17, 2025 Score Sheets
October 5, 2025 Score Sheets
Newcomer/Novice Standings after Round 3:
Media
See VIDEOS from past competitions on this Youtube channel. Huge thanks to our videographer Ken Shintaku.