SWINGesota Presents
Winter
Workshop
January 9–11, 2026 · Triune Masonic Temple, St. Paul
About the Event
SWINGesota Winter Workshop Weekend is an intimate, technique-focused retreat for West Coast Swing dancers of all levels. Held at our home venue — the historic Triune Masonic Temple in St. Paul — WWW features full-day intensives, social dancing, and fun competitions with national-level guest instructors.
Whether you’re looking to level up your technique or just want a great weekend of dancing, Winter Workshop Weekend is the perfect way to kick off the new year.
Passes & Registration
Early bird pricing ends January 4. Each intensive caps at 45 couples. Use code FRIENDSHIP2026 for $10 off (first 50 uses).
Weekend Pass
$150
5-hour intensive (All Levels track) + 1 pre-dance workshop + 2 nights of social dancing.
Adv / All-Star Pass
$150
5-hour intensive (Adv/All-Star track) + 1 pre-dance workshop + 2 nights of social dancing.
Saturday Evening Pass
$30
1 pre-dance workshop + Saturday night social dance.
À la Carte Dance
$15
Single social dance admission, no workshop included.
Schedule
Download PDFAll events at the Triune Masonic Temple unless otherwise noted.
January 9
Friday
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 PM–12:00 AM | Social Dancing |
January 10
Saturday
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | All Levels Intensive | |
| 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Adv/All-Star Intensive | |
| 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Puzzle Competition | |
| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Workshop | |
| 8:00 PM | Social Dance | |
| 8:30 PM | Challenge Tournament Cut-off | |
| 10:30 PM | Challenge Tournament | |
| 11:59 PM | Doors close |
January 11
Sunday
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Adv/All-Star Intensive | Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance |
| 2:00 PM–4:00 PM | All Levels Intensive | Triune Masonic Temple |
Schedule subject to change. Check back for updates.
Professional Staff
National-level West Coast Swing instructors and DJs.
Ruby Lair
PJ Turner
Mia Pastor
Competitions
Puzzle Competition
Form a team of 3–4 dancers and compete for prizes in this fun, team-based format. A great way to mix with people you don't normally dance with.
Challenge Tournament
A high-low, fun-filled challenge tournament held late Saturday night. Sign up at the door by the cutoff time and dance your way to glory.
Venue & Hotel
Triune Masonic Temple
1898 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
Our home venue. Friday social dance, Saturday intensives, workshops, competitions, and the Saturday night dance are all held here. Sunday afternoon All Levels intensive is also here.
Minneapolis Salsa Bachata Dance
2161 University Ave W Suite 208, St. Paul, MN 55114
Hosts the Sunday Adv/All-Star intensive.
Delta Hotels Minneapolis NE
Minneapolis, MN
Our recommended hotel block. Free parking included.
- Hotel Block Rate
- $119/night (free parking)
- Booking Deadline
- December 12, 2025
Policies
Code of Conduct
SWINGesota expects all attendees to be respectful and kind to one another at all times. We celebrate inclusion and diversity — please act accordingly. Management reserves the right to remove anyone whose behavior is disruptive to others.
All attendees are required to complete our Waiver & Code of Conduct before participating in the event.
Health & Safety
We recommend all attendees be up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. A COVID-19 rapid test taken within 24 hours is required each day — please bring photo documentation and your physical test to present at the door. Masking is optional.
If you are experiencing illness, please stay home. Contact us for a full refund.