West Coast Swing Playtime

23rd-26th April 2026, Manchester, UK

23-26 April 2026 | West Coast Swing Playtime

Back again with a bang in 2026 event, 13th edition of our springtime event Detonation Dance. Held in Manchester, UK. We welcome you to a weekend filled with West Coast Swing workshops, competitions and social dancing.

Detonation Dance

Get ready to experience the ultimate weekend at Detonation—perfect for anyone eager to dive into their first World Swing Dance Council (WCS) event! We set the stage with a friendly and supportive vibe that welcomes all. Our Newcomer Jack and Jill division is designed specifically for new dancers, making it easy and fun to join the action. Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity for Novice and Intermediate dancers to gain valuable experience with the exciting ‘Spotlighted’ final format! And let’s not forget the Advanced and All-Star dancers—they love coming back for the good times and unforgettable moments! Join us for an electrifying weekend filled with dance, laughter, and new friends!

Staff

Get ready to be blown away by the amazing roster of Teachers set to light up Detonation Dance! Hailing from the UK, US and Europe, each performer brings their own vibrant flair, electrifying energy, and pure passion to the floor. You won’t want to miss this!

Workshop Levels

There are 4 Levels of tuition on offer at Detonation Dance.

Zero to Hero – For those brand new to WCS dancing or WCS events.
Level 2 – For dancers looking to build confidence in their WCS
Level 3 – General Level, open to all who are confident with their WCS.
Level 4+ – For dancers competing in WSDC Intermediate J&J division and higher.

Competitions

Divisions on offer – WSDC J&J Newcomer, Novice, Intermediate, Advanced/Allstar, Sophisticated, Masters. Other Divisions include Novice, Intermediate & Open Strictly Swing plus a Swicth J&J too!

Team Challenge

Get together to with your friends and form teams that will face 4 gruelling non-dance related challenges though out the weekend. All fun and no dancing which helps us to get to know each other and not take things too seriously. If you’re not participating in a team yourself then you’ll be creased up with laughter at the shenanigans that we set out for the them.

2026 Rules

Please read and be familiar with our rules for competition.

Need to learn West Coast Swing?

If you have you basic moves and timings then you’ll do great at our event. If you haven’t learnt WCS yet, then check out www.EastonSwing.com for free Beginner WCS lessons.

Code of Conduct

Please read and be familiar with our Code of conduct.