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Maxence, Virginie, Semion, Maria, Stephen, Tara, Tony, Larisa,
Ben, Alyssa, Chuck, Tze & Dalena
World Class West Coast Swing Champions
Raw Connection is proud to present an epic weekend of West Coast Swing with some of the world’s leading WCS Champions: Maxence Martin, Virginie Grondin, Semion Ovsiannikov, Maria Elizarova, Stephen White, Tara Trafzer, Tony Schubert, Larisa Schubert, Ben Morris, Alyssa Glanville, Chuck Brown, Wee Tze Yi and Dalena Lee. These guys are incredible dancers, awesome teachers and inspiring performers, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from and dance with thirteen of the world’s best.
Weekend Event Outline
| When? | Thursday, 16th May – Sunday, 19th May 2019 |
| Where? | Mantra on View Hotel 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD Australia |
| Cost? | The weekend pass includes 3 dance parties and all workshops. SPECIAL OFFER: Weekend pass $330 International weekend pass $240 Weekend pass: $360 Workshop spaces are limited to the first 100 guys and 100 girls who have registered and paid. Pre-event Dance Party at Mantra on View Hotel on Thursday Night. |
The weekend will include:
- 20 hours of WCS workshops to choose from
- 3 Dance Parties
- Over 20 hours of Social Dancing
- Performances by the Pros
- Jack & Jill, Strictly Swing and Classic Competitions
- Limited private lessons available on request
Social Activities
| Wednesday | 9pm Lazer Skirmish & Dodgem Car Challenge.11pm Clubbing in Surfers |
| Thursday | 11am Beach, BBQ & Scooter Hire. 2pm-4pm Top Golf ($20 return transport) 7pm Pre Party |
| Monday | 11am Visit Australian Wildlife at Currumbin Sanctuary ($20 return transport) |
| Tuesday | 9am Gold Coast waterfalls scenic tour & visit Glow Worms ($20 return transport) |
Food, scooter hire and entry costs to Top Golf and Currumbin Sanctuary and Glow Worms are not included and are to be paid individually on arrival. Discounts are possible depending on the size of each group booking.
Suggested Accommodation
| Mantra on View is a 4.5 star hotel located in the heart of Surfers Paradise. It has a 24 hour reception, Day Spa, swimming pool, gymnasium and is a short walk from the beach, shops, restaurants and clubs. Special Swingsation 2019 Rates are available through the hotel: City View Twin Room Ocean View King Room High Ocean View Twin Room |        |
To book a room at the discounted Swingsation rate, please call the hotel directly on 07 5579 1060 and mention Swingsation 2019 or complete this form and email it to view.res2@mantra.com.au
Take advantage of the discounted Swingsation room rates between Monday the 13th of May and Wednesday the 22nd of May. Join us at our planned social activities before and after the event or if you would like to experience Movie World, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild or the Australian Outback Spectacular, contact us for a 10% discount voucher.
Transport Options
The venue is located approximately 30 minutes drive from the Gold Coast Airport or 1 hour from Brisbane International Airport. Transport options from the Gold Coast Airport to the Mantra on View Hotel include:
| Bus/Tram: | Approximately $15 each way |
| Con-x-ion Shuttle: | Approximately $20 each way |
| Uber: | Approximately $40 each way |
