Welcome to The Phoenix Fourth of July! As one of the longest running West Coast Swing Conventions, we strive to honor the traditions of where west coast swing originated and bridge to what it will become. Year after year, it continues to be “Where Legends are Made”. RESULTS FINAL PLACEMENTS DOWNLOAD PDFS OF PAST COMPETITION RESULTS Click on the button to go to the page for that year. 2024 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Phoenix West Coast Swing Convention Overflow. The Camby, Autograph Collection 2401 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona 85016. $149 USD + taxes & fees per night. Last day to book: 6/23/2023, 5pm PDT. Destination/Resort Fee has been Waived. (E-Confirmation Cannot be changed) Discounted Overnight Valet Parking $17.00 (will be discounted at check-in) JUNE 30TH – JULY 4TH, 2023 As one of the original West Coast Swing Conventions, we strive to honor the traditions of where west coast swing originated and bridge to what it will become. Year after year, it continues to be “Where Legends are Made”. The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. You’ll enjoy a weekend with Top Champions, leveled workshops, intensives, cocktail party, WSDC competitions, social dancing, junior programs, late night parties and more– all at the beautiful 5-star JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona. COMPETITION Contests & Divisions Ingrained in Phoenix 4th of July’s heart and soul is a large emphasis on the Jack & Jill style of competition. Simply put, this consists of dancers entering as individuals and drawing their partner at random. This embodies the most important components of West Coast Swing "social" atmosphere, connection, and improvisation. Limiting the number of The original West Coast Swing Dance Convention! Event Highlights Top champions join together to teach, compete, entertain and amaze us — including the exclusive Champions Choice Strictly Swing where Champions choose partners from any skill level! Where to find pool parties, dance parties and nightlife on July 3 and 4 in Phoenix, Scottsdale and elsewhere. The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. You’ll enjoy a weekend with Top Champions, leveled workshops, intensives, cocktail party, WSDC competitions, social dancing, junior programs, late night parties and more– all at the beautiful 5-star JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort and Spa in Scottsdale Arizona. Greater Phoenix West Coast Swing Club, GPSDC was founded in 1989 and host Phoenix 4th of July swing dance Convention. We also meet for lessons, live music and dancing around the valley with friends and maybe a Flashmob or two. The Phoenix 4th of July Swing Dance Convention is America's oldest and longest-running West Coast Swing dance convention. Held at the scenic Camelback Inn & Spa, this event attracts dancers from all across America and over a dozen foreign countries. event in the country competing head to head. SCHEDULE Plan for Lots of Fun! 2025 Weekend Schedule For details about our Intensives and Special Workshops add-ons,visit the Intensives and Special Workshops page. Preliminary Schedule* *Last updated- 06/25/2025. Subject to change. DOWNLOAD save the date! July 3 -6, 2025 Days Hours Minutes Seconds JUNE 29TH – JULY 4TH, 2022. As one of the original West Coast Swing Conventions, we strive to honor the traditions of where west coast swing originated and bridge to what it will become. Year after year, it continues to be “Where Legends are Made”. The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. The Greater Phoenix Swing Dance Club (GPSDC) was formed in 1981 by a group of 10 passionate West Coast Swing Dancers. The club is a non-profit organization dedicated to: “The Preservation, Perfection, Progress and Promotion of West Coast Swing Dancing.” Event in Paradise Valley, AZ by Phoenix 4th of July West Coast Swing Dance Convention on Thursday, July 3 2025 REGISTRATION FOR SALE ONLINE NOW! registration is open! PURCHASE YOUR PASSES AND REGISTER FOR COMPS ONLINE! "Kick Start" Discounts until end of day onMarch 31, 2025 Early Bird Discounts until end of day onMay 15, 2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! WEEKEND PASS PRICING We have 4 time-based sale pricing tiers: "KICK START", Early Bird, Regular, and The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. You’ll enjoy a weekend with Top Champions, leveled workshops, intensives, cocktail party, WSDC competitions, social dancing, junior and newcomer programs, late night parties and more– all at a beautiful 5-star resort and spa. JULY 4TH – JULY 7TH, 2024 As one of the original West Coast Swing Conventions, we strive to honor the traditions of where west coast swing originated and bridge to what it will become. Year after year, it continues to be “Where Legends are Made”. The Phoenix 4th of July dance event has a special vibe like no other. Intensives Learn from the best! In addition to the open workshops included with the weekend pass, we also offer these amazing "add-ons": Special Workshops and Intensives. Something for everyone! 2025 INTENSIVES! Convention "KICK OFF": WORKSHOP w/ Skylar Pritchard & Ryan Boz - PLus -the "Just for Fun" J&J" Thursday July 4 Starting @ 7:00pmParadise Ballroom Friday we will have 3 Country Swing workshops to choose from. These are top instructors. Plus there is a Country Swing dance and Jack & Jill competition that night. You can win Cash prizes and event passes. DJ Joe Harrington. If you have any questions about the Country Swing, reach out to Travis Swartzlander, travsdance@gmail.com.
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