Education
Mock Judging Training
Are you interested in learning how to judge? Are you interested in becoming a more educated competitor? Join Kelly Casanova for an immersive Mock Judges Training!
About the program
Mock Judging
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the WCS communities most experienced judges, Kelly Casanova. Learn how competitions work and how we do our best to judge them appropriately.
Instructor
Kelly Casanova
Master Chief Judge
Kelly is a two-time US Open Champion (Classic and Jack & Jill), an inductee into both the World Swing Dance Council Hall of Fame and the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Kelly has achieved the highest level of certification (Master Chief Judge) from the WSDC and is the current chair of the WSDC Chief Judge Committee. She has over 45 years of teaching and competing experience, and 30+ years as a judge and chief judge. In this program, Kelly will cover logistical strategies, philosophical considerations, professional ethics, and explanations on many other aspects of judging the various divisions of swing competitions.
What to expect
- Includes 10 hours of lecture, discussion, and real-life judging experience on the competition floor
- Apprentice judges in this program must have a full weekend pass to Swingtacular 2026
- Apprentice judges in this program may compete in all competitions for which they qualify under event rules
- Separate fee required: register through the link below. Program cost includes all classroom and judging time, and materials
- Space is limited so register early!
- For more information, contact Kelly at kelly@kellydance.com
Who should attend
- First-time competitors wanting to understand the judging process
- Experienced competitors looking to break through to the next level
- Anyone curious about how relative placement works in WCS
- Coaches and teachers who want insight into current judging trends
- More questions? Email Kelly@KellyDance.con
Schedule
Check the weekend schedule for the Mock Judging Training session time. Space is limited.
View Weekend Schedule →Mock Judging Scholarship
Kelly Casanova & Swingtacular are proud to offer a full scholarship for Kelly’s Mock Judging Training to a lucky event attendee at Swingtacular, valued at $250. The application process is simple and confidential. Submitted information will only be used internally, and the recipient will remain anonymous during the program alongside other trainees. Don’t miss this chance to grow as a judge and contribute to our vibrant dance community. Apply today!
This opportunity is open to all individuals in the swing community, regardless of WSDC level, who belong to historically marginalized groups and face financial constraints that make attending the training otherwise unattainable.
Application deadline: July 1st