This is not just an event, It's a vacation destination!!!

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This is not just an event, It's a vacation destination!!! 〰️

Free weekend passes are available for current All-Stars

No more wondering why you did or didn’t do well

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No more wondering why you did or didn’t do well 〰️

Immerse yourself in a weekend of personal growth and dancing. A place where competition can be a pathway to improvement, not just about the points and placements. Our judges provide tailored feedback to our participants based on the levels and various divisions.

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Let’s go to the Beach!!!

Come early and join us for a day at the beach. With our white sands and clear water Pensacola Beach is ranked 4th best beach in the US. Both locals and Pros will be here for this day of fun in the sun.

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We will be meeting
Fri April 30th, 2027
at 9 am in front of
GULFSIDE PAVILION
at CASINO BEACH.

Check out our beach ahead of time.
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Our 2026 Pro Staff

  • A man with dark hair and a beard taking a selfie in front of a colorful, blurred background.

    Glenn Ball

    Head Emcee and Instructor

  • A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a black shirt, is sitting with his arms resting on a decorative wooden sculpture that has an intricate, abstract leaf design. The background features a white, tiled wall.

    Ryan Pflumm

    Instructor and Judge

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair, hoop earrings, and a black turtleneck, standing indoors.

    Dawn Blorstad

    Instructor and Judge

  • A smiling man wearing glasses and a dark blazer in a well-lit, crowded indoor event space.

    Robert Cordoba

    Instructor and Judge

  • A black and white portrait of a woman with long hair leaning against a brick wall, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.

    Tammy Duke

    Instructor and Judge

  • A professional headshot of a smiling man with slicked-back brown hair, wearing a black shirt, with a blurred light-colored background.

    Byron Bellew

    Instructor and Judge

  • A woman with long brown hair streaked with blue, smiling and wearing a dark floral kimono over a green top, against a black background.

    Jennifer Norris

    Instructor and Judge

  • A smiling man with dark curly hair, a beard, and medium skin tone wearing a colorful striped button-up shirt against a plain white background.

    Derek Leyva

    Instructor and Judge

  • Man with a shaved head smiling, wearing a dark blazer and shirt, indoors with curtains in background.

    Bryan Jordan

    Instructor and Judge

  • A woman with dark hair and red lipstick smiling against a polka dot wall with yellow, green, gray, and blue dots.

    Janie Craft Deroche

    Instructor and Judge

  • Close-up of a middle-aged man with short, gray hair and a beard, smiling outdoors with trees and water in the background.

    Stéphane Schneider

    Instructor and Judge

  • A young woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on her shoulder and torso, smiling and wearing sunglasses on her head, a white tank top, and a necklace, standing outdoors in a wooded area.

    Elisa Holland

    Instructor and Judge

  • Man in tuxedo holding a trophy and a certificate at an indoor event with purple and blue lighting.

    Paul Stewart

    Instructor & Head Judge

  • Woman wearing a large sunhat and sunglasses on the beach.

    Rachel Bowlby

    Instructor and Judge

  • A young man in a gray suit holding a tablet and stylus, standing in a busy indoor event space with people in the background, some wearing number tags.

    Alexander Stavola

    Instructor and Judge

  • A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and earrings, smiling outdoors near a tree with a background of green leaves and a grassy area.

    Tina Hebert

    Instructor and Judge

  • A man wearing a white coat, black gloves, black pants, and a white hat walking on a city street at night with bright neon signs and illuminated billboards in the background.

    Jonathan Wolfram

    Instructor and Judge

  • Close-up of a young woman with curly red hair, wearing a white and tan striped shirt, smiling outdoors with blurred colorful flowers and trees in the background.

    Alexandra Hopper

    Instructor and Judge

  • A man with light brown hair leaning forward, wearing a black suit and white shirt, in an indoor setting.

    Gary Jobst

    Instructor and Judge

  • Smiling man with dark hair and beard, wearing a black T-shirt with the phrase 'The Music Made Me Do It' in white text, standing against a plain light-colored wall.

    Guigo Sortica

    Instructor, Dj and Judge

  • A young woman with dark hair and blue-green highlights posing against a red brick wall, wearing a black cropped shirt and gray sweatpants.

    Alyssa Tyler

    Emcee, Instructor and Judge

  • A smiling couple dressed in formal attire standing in front of large illuminated letters spelling 'LOVE' at an event or party.

    Justin Grubbs

    Event Owner and Emcee

  • A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin smiling at the camera, wearing a white top, against a dark textured background.

    Taylor Morton

    Event Owner and Head Dj

  • A man smiling and holding a microphone, with a black background.

    Louis St George

    Dj

  • Smiling woman with curly brown hair wearing a colorful blouse, holding hands with someone, indoors with hooks and hanging items in the background.

    Traci Bell

    Head of Registration and Contest Coordinator

  • Frank Lee Roberts & Kimberly Chainés

    Photographers

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    Shawn Morrison

    Photographer

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair in a black shirt sitting indoors with a festive background of string lights.

    Melissa Greene

    Ballroom Coordinator

-Our Competitions give you the opportunity to get more attention and hand written feed back from multiple judges.

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 West Coast Swing Pro/Am Strictly Lead & Follow Review

-Amateur dancers enter with a preselected Pro of their choice and dance to music selected in advance by the Competition DJ. (You can dance with more then one Pro in the same level to get additional feedback)

 West Coast Swing Pro/Am Jack and Jill Lead & Follow Review

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-Amateur dancers enter as individuals, are randomly assigned a Pro partners, and dance to music selected in advance by the Competition DJ. Each Amateur will dance with 2 different Pros. (You can dance both roles at the same level)

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   Routine Division

Any Ballroom, Country or Swing Couples routine that has been choreographed to a particular piece of music.

Don’t forget about our invitational

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A young woman and a man are dancing together on a stage in front of an audience. The woman is wearing a sleeveless top and light-colored pants, while the man is wearing a black t-shirt with a logo and khaki pants. The audience is seated and watching them, with some smiling. The background has purple lighting and decorative elements, including a projection with palm trees.
A man and woman are dancing together in a lively, colorful indoor setting with a group of smiling people seated in the background. The woman is wearing glasses, a black crop top, black pants, and sneakers, and the man is dressed casually. The atmosphere has vibrant pink, purple, and orange lighting, and a sign in the background reads 'PROAM IN PARADISE' with palm trees.
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Two people are dancing in a room with a wooden floor and a crowd of seated spectators watching. The woman has long red hair, a red crop top, and white jeans, while the man has gray hair, glasses, a black t-shirt, and gray pants. A large sign in the background reads 'PRO/AM IN PARADISE PENSACOLA, FL' with two palm trees.

  West Coast Swing 

  Pro/Am J&J Tournament
Winner Take All!!

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A young boy and an older woman are dancing closely at a social dance event, holding hands and looking into each other's eyes. They are in a room with a wooden floor and colorful lighting, with other couples dancing in the background.
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A man and a woman dance together in a dance hall. The man is standing, holding the woman as she kneels before him, with the woman looking up at him. There are people standing and sitting in the background, with colorful stage lighting giving a lively ambiance to the scene.
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A couple dancing passionately in a dimly lit social dance setting, with an woman holding a clipboard and another woman standing in the background.
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Prelims:
Amateur leads and follows will dance a normal jack and jill prelim.

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Finals:
Amateur finalist will be randomly matched up with their professional partner. The Pro/Am couples will dance in head to head competition every round.  A panel of three judges will be made up of 2 professionals and one lucky guest. They will decide who moves on in each round until only one couple remains.

One lucky Prelim competitor that does not make it into the finals, will get to be one of the three judges in the finals.

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There will be 12 workshops starting on Friday at 2pm.

2026 Schedule

Schedule of events from Thursday, April 30th to Monday, May 4th, including social dancing, workshops, and performances, with specific times, titles, and descriptions.

Vendors

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Want More?

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Want More? 〰️

2-mins of one on one time with Pros who danced or judged in the J&J or Strictly. All money from this activity goes to Ragon Hall for updates and repairs.

Try a 2 minute Check Up 

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activity at the event

Workshops and social dancing will be at Ragon Hall.

Ragon Hall

2600 Stratford Rd
Pensacola, Fl 32526

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Ragon Hall is a 5,000 sq’ dance hall located just off Interstate 10 at the Pine Forest Rd. Interchange (Exit 7). The hotel is off the same exit less than 1/2 mile away.

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Contact us at: 850-503-9978

Pensacolaswingdancesociety@gmail.com

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Modern multi-story hotel building with a parking lot in front. The hotel has a beige and brown exterior with large windows and a stone entrance. The sign on the building reads 'Fairfield Inn'. It host both Pro/Am in Paradise and Old School Staff.
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150 Loblolly Lane Pensacola, FL 32526

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King $135 per night

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2 Queens $139 per night

King Suite $155 per night

Click here to book your room now

       Or call and reserve your room today!!!

 850-912-4490

Group Code:
PRAS