Event FAQs

  • These are individuals who are dedicated for answering questions for incoming dancers!

    They can answer questions about Easter Swing, the Seattle Swing dance community, West Coast Swing culture, and more!

  • Yes, the registration team can help you find a table that has open seats. Email tickets@easterswing.org to express interest.

  • Currently all the tables for 2026 are taken. If you would like to be a table owner for next year email tickets@easterswing.org to express interest.

    Tables will go on sale Easter Sunday for the following year.

  • Please email us directly (tickets@easterswing.org)  or try to find someone to take your room on the Easter Roomies, Rides & SS Dance Partners  FB group.

  • If you are unable to attend the event due to an emergency, email tickets@easterswing.org before the event.

  • Our attendees health is one of Easter’s highest priorities.

    Please prioritize our community health by keeping a watchful eye for any symptoms, and wearing a mask if you feel ill.

    • Any person who is sick before or during the event can have their ticket rolled over to next year’s Easter Swing, or can receive a full refund minus a $15 processing fee,  if before Saturday at 11 am.

  • The replay for 2024 is available here.  –  This link will eventually stop working as the system only archives it for about a year.

    The 2025 live stream link is https://evt.live/easter-swing-2025

  • Yes!

    BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Friday is Glow Night and Saturday is  Wear Your Favorite Outfit – Dress up and have fun with your friends! 

    Participation is always optional.

  • All attendees can! There will be both alcoholic drinks, mocktails and soda and juice available for purchase. 

    IDs will be checked for those ordering alcohol.

  • You can search for your WSDC number by name here – https://www.worldsdc.com/registry-points/

  • See our competition page HERE

  • Easter Swing WSDC Workshop Eligibility


    Participation in leveled Intermediate, Advanced, and All-Star level workshops at Easter Swing is restricted to dancers who meet World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) level criteria. These leveled workshops are designed for dancers at these competition levels to ensure instruction is appropriately paced, partners are matched by experience, and all participants can fully benefit from the material. 


    To maintain a strong learning environment, all attendees must provide proof of level described below:


    Required Verification

    All attendees must provide proof of level at or before the event. Accepted proof includes:

    • WSDC registry number (shown on a mobile device or printout)

    • WSDC points ranking


    Non-Competitor Access

    Dancers who do not compete at the WSDC Intermediate, Advanced, and All-Star level must obtain pre-approval from a qualified dance coach, submitted prior to the workshop.


    Entry Policy

    • Proof will be checked at the door of workshops

    • Participants without verification may be denied entry or redirected

    • No exceptions without prior approval


    Enforcement

    Event staff, volunteers, and instructors reserve the right to:

    • Verify level at any time

    • Reassign or remove participants from workshops if eligibility is not met

  • No, an attendee must have a full weekend pass in order to compete.

  • Yes!

    One (1) day “Spectator Pass” covers Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

    • Available to purchase at the door for $25 per day.

  • Yes! There will be a specific dog-friendly section of the ballroom, which will be visibly marked with signage.

    Any dog creating a disruption must be removed from any event space.

  • No peanuts or peanut products are allowed open in the Easter Swing ballrooms at any time.

    Please make sure to wash your hands after eating peanuts throughout the weekend.  We do have attendees with severe peanut allergies.

  • Pack lots of nut-free calorie-filled snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, jerky, etc).

    Some attendees have peanut allergies, so please refrain from bringing peanuts, trail-mixes, etc.

    Laur-bucks complimentary coffee is provided in the ballroom for early mornings and evening all weekend!

  • Yes – Here

  • Visit our Work Exchange / Volunteer page!

    Help us to run this amazing event and earn a pass, you can even help set up our dance floors to earn hotel rooms.

    Formerly known as “volunteering,” the Easter Swing Work Exchange Program honors the time, labor, and effort provided by those who assist in running Easter Swing. You are working on behalf of the event, and we often give back to our volunteers.

  • Donate to the SSDC, but be sure to put a note about supporting Easter Swing.

    Sponsor Easter Swing by emailing director@easterswing.org

    Volunteer

  • Check out this document brought to us by The Bend Connection. Read the Code of Conduct, take workshops to learn, rest when needed, hydrate, be kind and listen to your body!

    First Time at A WCS Event

  • IFree Parking

    Parking is free for all Easter Swing attendees. Anytime your vehicle leaves the parking lot between 8 PM and 5 AM, no additional action is required.

    If you are leaving between 5 AM – 8 PM, Monday – Friday (during the normal work day), please see the Registration Desk for a parking pass. Starting Friday night at 8 PM through Monday morning at 5 AM, the gates are open and you do not have to worry about having a pass.tem description

 Hotel FAQs

  • YES! Most rooms at the Hyatt have fridges and microwaves.

  • Yes, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue offers Easter Swing attendees late check-out  on Sunday and Monday.  Please note that it will be based on availability and what they are able to accommodate.  You will need to let the Front Desk know when you check-in as this will help them to manage their housekeeping staffing for the checkout days.  If you let them know during your stay or on the day they checkout, it will be based on availability of what they can accommodate.

    2026 rates are TBD, below were 2025:

    1:00pm  – Complimentary
    2:00pm – $45
    4:00pm – $70
    7:00pm – $100

  • Yes, just please be mindful and clean up after yourselves. Our volunteers work hard to tidy the ballroom in the breaks and would appreciate your trash being thrown away.

  • Please email us directly (tickets@easterswing.org)  or try to find someone to take your room on the Easter Roomies, Rides & SS Dance Partners  FB group.

  • Parking is free for all Easter Swing attendees from Friday evening, starting at 8pm, until 5am Monday morning. Should you need to leave on Thursday, Friday during the day, or Monday Morning after 5 AM please see the registration desk for a parking pass.

  • Yes, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue has a new shuttle service.  For more information – click here. Alternatively, Seattle’s transit has a regular eastbound bus from SeaTac airport to Bellevue.

  • Yes, there is a pool, but sadly no hot tub.

 Seattle FAQs

  • It is in Bellevue, just outside of Seattle.

    Hyatt Regency Bellevue

    900 Bellevue Way NE

    Bellevue, WA

    Hotel Details Page

  • Goodness, do we have a list for you. Check out our Visiting Seattle page!

  • We have a great list for you, check out our Visiting Seattle page.

  • The average weather for Seattle in April is a high of 57 degrees and low of 45 degrees, is usually rains 10 days of the month.

  • Seattle has a great bus system, you can use the ORCA card app on your phone to get tickets and tap on the bus. We also have the light rail with service from the airport to downtown Seattle every 15 minutes. The light rail is expanding to come to our hotel next year but no firm ETA.

    Consider a ferry trip on the nations largest ferry system to islands like Bainbridge and Vashon if you’re looking for an adventure.

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    “SeaTac”

    17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158

    It is about 30 min by car to our hotel.