*If you pre-pay, please understand that this is to avoid delays and provide a discount, not create additional complications.  Please print & bring your receipt.  Refunds are generally NOT  given and are only provided in extenuating circumstances determined by the Instructor.

If you do not pre-pay, please understand that we will only accept "at the door" rates on the day of the event.

Pre-Register 
before
Sat, June 27

West Coast Swing
Moves of the Times
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

West Coast Swing is constantly evolving.  It's movements and social-patterns are constantly changing with the times.  This class will explore some of the interesting aspects of partner rotation (360's), magic arm work, and interesting hand changes.

* Requirements:  Usable knowledge of basic and beginner patterns and familiarity with how to use them socially.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

West Coast Swing
Accenting In - Accenting Out
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

Here come the break in the song....Do you accent towards closed position or the open position.  We'll discuss the two possibilities and how the top dancer are using these positions to phrase and create interesting shapes.

* Requirements:  Usable knowledge of basic and beginner patterns and familiarity with how to use them socially.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.
 

West Coast Swing Party

Practice what you just learned and see if it works on your new friends.
(Music will be of the West Coast Swing variety: Blues, Swing, Pop and late-night groovy stuff).

Food and Beverage:  Water and light refreshments will be available at no cost.  Feel free to bring anything you'd like to eat or share.

Dance Only:
$5 cash
at the door.  

Dance Only:
$5 cash
at the door.  

Erik Novoa has been dancing for 20 years, starting with ballet and continuing through jazz, modern dance, musical theatre, tap and, finally in 1998, West Coast Swing. In the years following, he soared through the rankings and has been a top-10 finalist in the US Open three times.  Two years after starting West Coast Swing, he also won the national championships for Hustle.  He is currently one of the major torches of both dances in the Northeast and in 2006 received the "Best of the Gold Coast" award for Best Way to Get in Step.  Erik has an inspiring dance style and a standout teaching ability which you won't want to miss.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anna Brady combines the discipline of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing.  She trained and performed in both classical and modern styles and also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik & Anna) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing.