AUDITIONS
WHY DO WE HAVE AUDITIONS?
At Montreal Westie Fest, our workshops are leveled to enhance your learning experience, and we combine levels in some cases to further enrich your time here. This process ensures everyone gets the most out of their workshops.
Level for workshops are base on WSDC points. We understand that the WSDC points system is not always an accurate reflection of a dancer's overall ability, it primarily measures competitive performance. While auditions aren’t perfect either, we believe that between points and auditions, our professional staff can place you in the level that’s best for your growth and enjoyment this weekend.
DO I HAVE TO AUDITION?
NO! You do not HAVE to audition if you feel your current level is accurate.
Repeat: Auditioning is absolutely optional!
Audition Details
You can only audition ONCE: choose either Friday or Saturday, but not both.
⌚️Audition Times:
Friday: leaders at 7:00 PM, followers at 7:20 PM (60 minutes total).
Saturday: everyone at 11:00 AM (60 minutes total).
Location:
Auditions will take place in Concerto Room, the smaller ballroom next to the breakfast room.
‼️Important Notes:
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You will receive a bib number when you register at the registration desk.
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If you’re competing in Jack & Jill (JnJ), your bib number will be the same. DON’T FORGET your BIB NUMBER for the auditions!
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You will line up by bib number outside the audition area. Your current level does not matter in the line-up.
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There will be volunteers there to help organize everyone
⚙️Audition Process:
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Auditions will start on time, so please don’t be late.
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Everyone will dance to the same two songs, with two different partners.
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You will dance with an Advanced/All-Star partner during the audition.
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The same judges will evaluate dancers on both Friday and Saturday. They will assign your level based on your raw score.
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Once your level is assigned, your workshop number will be written on your wrist using invisible ink at :
Friday: 10:30–11:30 PM
Saturday: Before workshops begin
🎯Results:
Results will be posted in multiple ways:
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On social media
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Via QR codes displayed throughout the venue
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On paper at the T-shirt table:
Friday: results available by 10:30 PM
Saturday: results available by 1:00 PM
📆Workshop Schedules
This year, we’ve introduced level-specific schedules to help you organize your weekend. Visit "Schedule" to download the schedule to your phone and plan ahead!
LEVELS
Each year we offer 4 levels of workshop, from refining the basics, up to an Advanced/AS level. To ensure a balance of numbers in each level, we will be setting the cut-off points closer to the date of the event, once we have a clearer understanding of who is attending. To help us do this, don't wait to buy your pass!
For reference, here are the level cut-off's which are based on your WSDC points.
We reserve the right to change the criteria closer to the event, depending on the number of registrants, in order to better balance the groups
WCS Fundamentals New to WCS, or working on refining your skills for better success at Newcomer and Novice level
Level 2 Requires a minimum of 5 Novice points.
Level 3 Requires 16 Novice points or audition.
Level 4 Requires 30 Intermediate points or audition.
We encourage EVERYONE to audition. Help us place you correctly!
Auditions are scheduled on Friday late afternoon and Saturday morning. Please plan attending only one of the auditions. We won't make a second audition on Saturday for people who already auditioned. You can attend all workshops of your level AND below as well as all 'All-Level' classes.