Arctic Westie Fest 2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Check ou or website with all the event information: http://arcticwestiefest.no Preliminary event schedule here https://arcticwestiefest.no/schedule Get ready for the world’s northernmost West Coast Swing experience! Arctic Westie Fest is happening April 9th-12th at Fløyahallen, Tromsø, Norway Come experience the spectacular Arctic together with our heartwarming community, and our magnificent pro dancers. Instructors: Robert Royston Ibiroquay Alsén and Caroline Bejstam Wayne og Aggi Powell Beginners track: Local instructors Anya Vinchenko and Jon-Richard Sommernes Expect cold weather , winter fun spectacular views , warm vibes , classes with lots of aha moments and magnificent socials Robert is giving a 2-hour Teachers’ training and an additional tech intensive. Registration is open. Get your ticket now! Single followers will be waitlisted until a leader registers, so to avoid unnecessary hassle and nerves - find a partner to register with Prices: Early bird (until Dec 1) 1500 NOK Normal bird (until Feb 1) 1800 NOK Late bird (until Apr 2000 NOK At the door 2200 NOK Teachers training 1000 NOK Beginner track: 50% discount Level descriptions: Level 1 – Our beginner course • No previous experience necessary Level 2 – Voluntary Level: Newcomer • You are fairly new to WCS • You’ve attended one or more beginner courses and social dances • You know the basic patterns • You’re working on your basics and want more material to better understand the fundamentals of WCS Level 3 – Voluntary Level: Newcomer / Novice • You are very familiar with WCS basics • You social dance regularly and occasionally travel to weekend events • Maybe you already compete or are considering competing • You want more variety: new moves, styling, and technique • You want to be able to play more in your dancing Level 4 – Required Level: Novice and Beyond • You compete in WSDC Novice or above and have points in these divisions • You social dance every chance you get • You have good body awareness • You want to incorporate more: • Footwork • Isolations • Musicality • Partnering skills Additional info *Sauna at PUST Possibility for booking sauna at PUST happening Sunday 16:30-18:30. -Two time slots of 1 hour each (16 persons/hour) -300 kr per person -Can be booked in dance app.net Food at the event There will be bread w/spread (brødmat med pålegg) for lunch Friday & Saturday, 100 kr/meal Saturday dinner 20:00 at Fløyahallen. -390 kr for Reindeer stew -300 kr for Chili sin carne (vegetarian/lactose free). No other allergens for either. Booking of privates with the instructors *Can be done directly with the instructors. *Privates with Robert Royston: e-mail to roystonswing@gmail.com *The other instructors: Contact throught Messenger Information about Robert Roystons Technique Intensive Friday 10th, 13:00-15:00 Price: 1000 NOK (add during registration) Upgrade your West Coast Swing with focus on body control, timing, elasticity & connection. Based on Robert’s Shared Center System for stronger balance, clearer connection, and more efficient movement. Open to all levels, is suitable for dancers who know basic patterns, and who want more precision, confidence & presence Hotel Deals – Arctic Westie Weekend 2026 We’ve secured great hotel deals in Tromsø for Arctic Westie Weekend, making it easier (and a bit more affordable) to plan your trip north Smarthotel Tromsø • 750 NOK per night • Double room • Breakfast included Strawberry Hotels We also have an agreement with two Strawberry hotels: • Home Hotel Aurora • Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø 15% discount on the best available rates Booking code: ARCTIC2026 Valid for stays April 9–13, 2026 Book via strawberry.no (Add the code under “add discount or booking code”) The hotels are centrally located and well suited for a comfortable and social Arctic Westie Weekend Mostra meno