Swing Resolution 2026 - Wizard School Edition - WSDC Event

Name: Swing Resolution 2026 - Wizard School Edition - WSDC Event
Start: 2026-01-22T12:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-26T06:00:00+00:00
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh

Schedule

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

3 Ballrooms. Bigger. Bolder. More Magical Than Ever.
Don't miss the all-new “SR on the Cheap” pass and accommodation bundle – limited spots available!
From January 22–26, 2026, dancers from across the globe will gather for four unforgettable nights in one of Europe’s most enchanting cities — Edinburgh, surrounded by castles, history, and swing magic.
Welcome to Swing Resolution: Wizard School Edition.
SWING RESOLUTION 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
• Four nights of social dancing from Thursday evening to Monday morning
• Three stunning ballrooms under one roof
• No lead required to register – gender-balanced for nine consecutive years
• Competitive Edge, Follow Focus, and Specialty Workshops included with your pass
• Competitions finish by 10:30 PM to maximise social dancing time
• Friday: Kilts & Tartans Night featuring our Invitational Strictly
• Saturday: Wizard School Social Party and Invitational Jack & Jill
• Thursday: Optional Harry Potter tour and whisky tasting experience
• Complimentary Boozie Bakers’ cakes on Saturday night
We sold out last year — and we expect to again.
With every pass claimed in 2025, demand continues to grow.
In 2026, we’re going even bigger — we’ve secured the venue’s three largest ballrooms, making space for up to 500 dancers.
Space is still limited — book early to avoid missing out.
STAFF LINEUP – 2026
More to be announced soon
Instructors
PJ Turner
Patty Vo
Arjay Centeno
Tashina Beckmann
Paul Warden
Coleen Man
Ekow Oduro
Naomi Hulbert
Jeff Mumford
Lecie Langille
Gary Jobst
DJs
James Bartlett
Sue Fawcett – DJ Manager
Staff DJs: Paul Abbot, more tbc
Support Team
Aurélie Bleuse – Videographer
Melanie Combs - Registration
PRICING
Full Event Pass
£185 – General Admission
£125 – Students over 21 (with valid ID)
Free – Juniors (under 18)
Competition Fees
£15 per person – Jack & Jill divisions
£25 per couple – Strictly Swing
Free – All-Star JJ and All-Star/Champs Strictly
Free – Junior Division
Full contest rules available at swingresolution.com
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Event Hotel: Radisson Blu, Royal Mile – located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Book online using the promo code SWING26 at the Radisson Blu Edinburgh City Centre website.
• Flexible cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival
• Only 80 rooms are blocked at discounted rates until November 28, 2025
• The hotel sold out early last year — reserve early to secure your spot
Nearby alternatives include Premier Inn, Travelodge, Holiday Inn Express, and Ibis — all within a 5-minute walk.
TRAVEL
Fly into Edinburgh International Airport.
Direct trams and buses take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes.
From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to the event hotel — and the magic begins.