Arctic Westie Fest 2026
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
Fløyahallen | Tromsø, TR
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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 [email protected]
*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 ❄️🖤
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Where is it happening?
Fløyahallen, Dramsvegen 206, 9010 Tromsø, Norge, Tromsø, NorwayEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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