Trilogy Swing

10/30/2024

Planning efforts and activity are ramping up for Charlotte WestieFest 2025 - now only 3 months way on the weekend of January 30th - February 3rd!!

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!!!!!

We are capping the event in 2025 and only 900 weekend passes will be sold!!! Take advantage of the Early Bird pricing (through November 15th) to register and save.

Event Registration and Hotel Reservation Links are active and available on the website (or click on the following links):
Event Registration:
https://www.worlddanceregistry.com/event.aspx?euid=8cb13593-e76d-40b6-b7b6-92112aa0d311
Hotel Reservations:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/clthuhf-fest25-2f75d4df-81e8-4ac3-afde-a08ac3d603b/

New for 2025 ......

* Both the Thursday Night Pre-Event Workshops and dance as well as the Sunday Night After-Party activities will now be held in the larger second (Lakeshore) ballroom!!! So - plan to arrive early and stay late to maximize your dance weekend.

The website has been updated with the draft schedule (also included in this post for quick reference) and we are actively working to finalize our 2025 Staff ....
but, the good news is that almost everyone that was here in 2024 is returning - along with a few new additions!

Please visit the website for complete details and to stay abreast of things as we work to create another epic weekend of dancing here in North Carolina!

https://www.charlottewestiefest.com/

09/08/2024

Sunday - Trilogy Swing 2024 is starting to wind down, but ..............

I'm reaching out to see if anyone who is heading might be available this afternoon to help out in getting some of our Pro Staff and Luminaries to the airport.

We have people who need to leave the hotel around the following times:
- 4:00 pm (2 people)
- 5:00 pm (2 people)
- 5:30 pm (2 people)
- 6:00 pm (3 people - could be split into multiple rides if needed)

If you can help, please stop by the Event Registration Desk and let us know ......

Thanks in advance, and we hope you had a great tie at Trilogy Swing 2024!

09/02/2024

📣 Can you believe it? Trilogy Swing 2024 is only a few days away! Whoop whoop! 🎉

🎟️ If you've been putting off getting your passes, now is the time to act! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your weekend pass at the discounted price. Don't procrastinate and register now! ‼️
So don't wait any longer! Head over to our website and secure your weekend pass now.
https://www.trilogywcs.com/register/

💃🏻🕺🏻Trilogy Swing is once again shaping up to be an epic weekend with what is tracking to be a record number of attendees, filled with incredible music, dancing, competitions and a whole lot of fun.

🪩 Also, for those who cannot make the whole weekend but want to join us for a day or two, single day, evening-only and spectator passes will be available “at-the-door” - with options as shown in the attached image.

08/27/2024

Trilogy Swing 2024 - Now only 8 Days Away!!!!

A Few Important Reminders and Some News!

***** At-the-Door Pricing goes into effect soon!! *****
* Competition Entries (as of September 1st)
* Weekend Passes (as of September 4th)
* Robert Royston & Jennifer DeLuca Intensives (as of September 5th)

***** Due to limited numbers still being available *****
Discounted Hotel Buffet Vouchers will now only be available on-site at the Event Registration Desk (Until we run out)!

***** The schedule has been updated with DJ names and final workshop details. For complete event information, please visit the website at: www.trilogywcs.com

To Register, please visit the Trilogy page on the World Dance Registry website at:
https://www.worlddanceregistry.com/event.aspx?euid=ae165c5a-9d5b-4326-8f19-dde91a43b1cc

And ....... don't forget to use our Trilogy Swing Roommates, Rides & Strictly Swing Dance Partners page to connect with your friends and fellow dancers as you make your plans for the event weekend!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1507754079534842

08/17/2024

We are now only 3 weeks away from Trilogy Swing 2024 - and being in the middle of 4 days of social dancing, learning opportunities, competitions and the always entertaining .... Legends Invitational and Staff Trios Shows!

The entire Event Team & Staff are working hard in preparation to welcome what is tracking to be close to 1000 dancers from near and far to North Carolina - and, over the next couple of weeks we will be posting details about all the things we have planned for this year.

In the meantime, here's a brief look back on some of the moments captured last year!

08/07/2024

Trilogy Swing 2024 - Now Just 4 Weeks Away!!!!!

A few key updates - trying to keep it brief (TL;DR version) ......
1) Hotel Rooms ..... trying to get more - see below for details
2) Event Schedule .... website updated with workshop details
3) Add-On Sessions .... register now before pricing goes up
4) Event Passes .... At-the-Door pricing goes into effect Sept. 4th
5) FB Profile Frame available - see link below
6) Fusion/Blues, Latin & Line Dance Activities - see links below
7) Contest Rules have been updated to reflect new WSDC Rules (especially the Petition Process)

Details for these topics follows .......

1) We are continuing to work with the Hilton to get more rooms added to our event block, but the hotel is literally SOLD OUT for the event weekend.
Please see the website https://www.trilogywcs.com/hotel/ for information on overflow options (which are also filling fast).
And, don't forget to use the TRILOGY SWING Roommates, Rides & Strictly Swing Dance Partners page to connect with people who might be looking for a room, to make a room available to transfer to someone, find a roommate and/or connect with partners for the Strictly Swing, Generation Gap, Trio Team and/or Switch Role contests. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1507754079534842

2) The schedule has been updated on the website to include workshop details. We will continue to update it as we finalize things. https://www.trilogywcs.com/schedule/

3) Check out the website for details for the Add-On Sessions and other Special Activities that we have planned this year. https://www.trilogywcs.com/workshops/

4) Register now to save some money before at-the-door pricing goes into effect! https://www.trilogywcs.com/register/

5) A new Trilogy Swing 2024 Facebook Profile Picture Frame is available!! Let your friends know you will be here (and, we appreciate the "shout-outs")!! https://www.twibbonize.com/campaign/trilogyswing

6) This year, we are excited to once again offer a Blues/Fusion Room on both Friday and Saturday Nights ... and, New This Year ... a Latin Night Room on Friday and a Line Dance Room on Thursday. Details for these respective activities can be found at:
https://www.facebook.com/events/3048650245276006
https://www.facebook.com/events/339788199137051
https://www.facebook.com/events/1915157658920487

7) Please review the Competition Rules .... especially the changes regarding the deadline for submitting Petitions. https://www.trilogywcs.com/competition-rules/

We look forward to welcoming hundreds of dancers from near and far to North Carolina soon, as TS'24 is truly shaping up to be an epic weekend!!!

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07/01/2024

We are now just over 2 months away from the Trilogy Swing 2024 event weekend!

Here are a few ..... Reminders, Updates, News and Announcements:

1) The Pre-Sale Registration Pricing is scheduled to end this Friday (July 5th) - save a few dollars and pre-register before the price increases.

2) Our Add-On Sessions this year feature Robert Royston and Jennifer DeLuca. Check out the "Workshops and Special Sessions" section of the Trilogy Swing website for complete details.
https://www.trilogywcs.com/workshops/

3) Our Secondary Ballroom activities continue to expand!
Once again this year, Trilogy will include:
Blues & Fusion Room with workshops and dance on both Friday and Saturday nights; https://www.facebook.com/events/3048650245276006
Latin Room workshops and dance on Friday Night.
https://www.facebook.com/events/339788199137051
And NEW THIS YEAR ..... A Line Dance Room including multiple workshops and social dancing on Thursday night.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1915157658920487

4) The hotel is rapidly approaching a SOLD OUT status for the weekend!
Similar to last year, we have arranged overflow hotel room blocks at:
- Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Midtown (booking link on the Trilogy website)
- Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown (booking link to be added on the Trilogy website this week)
In addition, here is a list of a few other hotels that are in close proximity to the Hilton:
- Extended Stay America: Raleigh-North (Wake Forest Rd.)
- Extended Stay America: Raleigh-N. Raleigh (Wake Towne Dr.)
- Comfort Inn - Raleigh Midtown
- Hyatt House - Raleigh North Hills
- AC Hotel by Marriott - Raleigh North Hills
Use our "Roommates, Rides & Strictly Swing Dance Partners" page to connect with people regarding hotel rooms and other event related happenings. The link to that page is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1507754079534842

5) The schedule is available on the website and it will be updated with workshop details soon. https://www.trilogywcs.com/

Please contact us with any questions, let your friends know you will be here by RSVP'ing on the Event Page, and we look forward to welcoming hundreds of dancers to North Carolina soon!

Stay tuned as we will do our best to keep you posted with updates and more information as we get closer to the event weekend!

TRILOGY SWING September 5 – 8, 2024 REGISTRATION EVENT DETAILS TRILOGY SWING dance event WOW! Thanks to each and every one of you who came together in dance to make TS 2023 our biggest and best year yet!! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!(Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out CWF 2...

06/05/2024

We are now 3 months away from the Trilogy Swing 2024 event weekend - and ........ pre-registrations are tracking slightly ahead of last year when we had right at 1000 attendees form across the country and beyond!
So, without any further ado, fancy videos or imagery .... here are just a few reminders and announcements:

1) The Pre-Sale Pass Pricing is scheduled to end on July 5th.
Save some money and register early!

2) We have a couple of Add-On Sessions planned for this year - details are just about finalized and we will be releasing information and opening registration for these soon!

3) We are working on some new workshop concepts for this year - plans are to offer some "Level-Focused Workshops" where we will be pairing up some of our Legends Staff with "up & coming" All-Stars!
There will not be any additional cost for these workshops ....... details coming soon!

4) Tables are Going Fast!!!
If you are interested in organizing a table for your Community, Studio, or just a group of friends to save a few dollars per weekend pass ........ Contact Rick ASAP!!!

5) We have already expanded our Room Block, and have pretty much the entire hotel blocked off for Trilogy attendees.
We fully expect the hotel to SELL OUT, and are working to set-up blocks of rooms at overflow hotels nearby (as we did last year).
Don't forget to use our official "Roommates, Rides & Strictly Swing Dance Partners" page to connect with people regarding hotel rooms and other event related happenings.
The link to that page is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1507754079534842

6) The schedule is available on the website and it will be updated with additional details soon. https://www.trilogywcs.com/

Please contact us with any questions, let your friends know you will be here by RSVP'ing on the Event Page, and we look forward to welcoming hundreds of dancers to North Carolina soon!

Stay tuned as we will do our best to keep you posted with updates and more information as we get closer to the event weekend!

TRILOGY SWING September 5 – 8, 2024 REGISTRATION EVENT DETAILS TRILOGY SWING dance event WOW! Thanks to each and every one of you who came together in dance to make TS 2023 our biggest and best year yet!! We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!(Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out CWF 2...

05/05/2024

Hey dance friends - just a reminder that this is going on today and there are some great items available .... including a pass to both Trilogy Swing 2024 and Charlotte WestieFest 2025 as well as private lessons from some wonderful instructors.

SwingDiversity Cinco De Mayo Silent Auction!

04/09/2024

Exciting News!

Trilogy Swing 2024 is now less than 5 months away ....... and, things are already coming together for what is shaping up to be our best year yet!

Thanks to everyone who has been a part of making Trilogy Swing what it has become (attendees, staff, support team .... so many people to thank) - and we look forward to welcoming hundreds of you all back again this September in Raleigh).

11/28/2023

Hard at work planning things for Charlotte WestieFest 2024 ......... but,

Finally remembered to create and activate the Event Page for Trilogy Swing 2024!

Please "RSVP" to both pages as "Going" to be kept informed as we work to finalize plans for both events!

09/12/2023

Please beware!!!!!!

For nefarious reasons, someone has created a fake page misrepresenting the event!
We are trying to get this page taken down!
See the image below for details!

09/11/2023

Trilogy Swing 2023

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Thanks to each and every one of you!!

09/04/2023

In response to some recent requests - reposting the link to create a Trilogy Swing profile picture frame.

https://twb.nz/trilogyswing2023

Thanks again to Jeannette Senn for creating this updated version for this year!

08/31/2023

📣 Good morning friends! Can you believe it? Trilogy Swing is just one week away! Whoop whoop! 🎉
🎟️ If you've been putting off getting your passes, now is the time to act! Today is the last day to purchase your weekend pass at the discounted price. Don't procrastinate and register now! ‼️
💃🏻🕺🏻Trilogy Swing is shaping up to be an epic weekend with record number of attendees, filled with incredible music, dancing, competitions and a whole lot of fun. So don't wait any longer! Head over to our website and secure your weekend pass now.
🪩 Also, for those who cannot make the whole weekend but want to join us for a day or two, options for single day, evening-only and spectator passes will be available “at-the-door”.

08/19/2023

Trilogy Swing 2023 - Now Less Than Three (3) Weeks Away!
We have so much planned for you again this year!

Some updates and information about the event hotel, on-site food options, and a few other important reminders .......

Amenities at the Hilton include:

• A complimentary shuttle to/from the RDU airport ..... and, for our event weekend ... it will also be available to provide service to/from the Hampton Inn and Courtyard overflow hotels!

• An indoor pool & whirlpool and on-site fitness center

• A buffet for breakfast, lunch & dinner (as well as menu options for their on-site restaurant)! ...... Note: we have a LIMITED number of discounted buffet vouchers (good for breakfast or lunch) now available for pre-purchase on the event registration site (under the "Merchandise" tab).

And, to satisfy your late-night food cravings …. We are excited to announce that La Republica Food Truck will be returning on Friday and Saturday nights!

Don’t forget - space is limited in the Leveled Learning w/the Legends and the Dancing to Blues Music Sessions and they are filling fast! Pre-Register now for these sessions if you don’t want to risk getting shut-out!

Thursday at Trilogy is now better than ever!!!!

• Robert Royston & Dawn Garrish are doing an Add-On Intensive from 4 – 7 pm (Pre-Register now to save some money)
• NEW!!! 7 – 8 pm: M-Squared Workshop featuring Michael Kiehm & Michael Kielbasa
• Prime Time 8 – 9pm: Create & Syncopate Workshop with Laurie Schwimmer
• 9 pm – until … Social Dancing all night long in the Main Ballroom w/various members of our DJ Team

The Legends Invitational on Friday night and the Trios Show on Saturday night are shaping up to be great once again!

For complete event details and to register, please visit our website https://www.trilogywcs.com/
or go directly to the World Dance Registry site at: https://www.worlddanceregistry.com/event.aspx...

08/04/2023

Now only 5 weeks away .... and, some Big News!!!

The schedule has been updated with workshop details
(Instructors and topics/titles) .....

and, in response to interest, we have added .....

* Sophisticated Jack & Jills
* Sophisticated Strictly Swings .... which will be run with a "Trilogy 'Past-Present-Future' Twist" where only 1 person per couple can be a Champion-level dancer.

The website (https://www.trilogywcs.com) and WDR registration site (https://www.worlddanceregistry.com/event.aspx...) have been updated with complete details.

07/28/2023

🎉 Attention all dancers! Trilogy Swing 2023 is just a mere 6️⃣ weeks away, and it's shaping up to be our biggest one yet! Stay tuned as we prepare to unveil the final schedule, complete with workshop details, in the next week to 10 days. 🎉

💃🏻🕺🏻Registration for our special add-on sessions is now open! These sessions provide focused coaching from some phenomenal instructors aimed at all levels, from Novice to All-Stars! The spaces are limited and filling up fast, so don't delay booking them. Register here https://tinyurl.com/RegisterTrilogy before they sell out!

🪩 Additionally, we are diligently working to secure additional rooms at the Hilton as well as two overflow hotels to accommodate all the dancers flocking in for the event 🏨🛌
Both overflow hotels are less than 1/2 a mile from the main hotel.

For further information, please visit our website. https://www.trilogywcs.com/hotel/

Keep an eye out for more updates soon, and get ready to dance your heart out! 🎶💃🕺

Registration is now OPEN! Click on the link above to purchase tickets to Trilogy Swing 2023. For questions contact Event Director, (Rick Dauss) by email at [email protected]